Greetings!
Today is the day set aside to remember and celebrate those wonderful people who work so hard to serve you food and drink and fun times, 365 day a year! They work on all the Holidays and for the majority, their vacations are not paid time off. Most of them really do like or love their job, and they try to do what it takes to make you happy. They are in the largest non-government industry in America. They are your waiters and waitresses! (I would include bartenders here as well!)
I wanted to have this here yesterday when it was May 21st where I am . but I wanted to make sure that our promotional special was here before I did this and it is! Click here to see the great deal on the movie! I was thinking about this special day a lot yesterday and when I get back I am going to look into seeing what it takes to make this a known day on a bigger scale. It seems like it might be impossible to do, but I really think that making a movie was almost impossible too, but I did it with what I believe was truly Divine intervention--after all, it wasn't my idea to make a movie! But I jumped in and there it is. I love the emails that I get that say the story of the movie has inspired them to do something that they had put off!! Yippee!
I seem to just jump into things in my life and that brings me to want to say again why I am here in New Zealand. You might think that I made a lot of money on the movie or someone is supporting me to travel all around... Nothing is farther from the truth! I will still have to work to hit broke, but as anyone who knows me will testify, I am the Queen and I mean the Queen of frugality--did you know that you can get over 10 meals from one chicken? But I digress... I saw that there were opportunities here and since I absolutely loved it when I was here for a month 10 years ago (flexible schedule... ), I jumped in. If not for my air miles that were going to expire, I would still be on the farm in Wisconsin in my camper. But I thought what the heck and I'm here. It really is amazing here with all the resources to do work in exchange for room and board. You can work on organic farms or in hostels or in so many other places, and be fed and have a roof over your head! It's great! I am going to be moving on from here and will miss these wonderful people and their farm. But I will keep in touch. Wwoofing and work exchange is the only way I am here-- as I said before prices are through the roof and many of the Kiwis are even having trouble making ends meet. It's pretty interesting how they handle things though and I love so much about this place.
I have no idea about where I am headed to next, but I know that it will be wonderful. With the beauty and scenery, how could it not be! Even as I sit on a rainy and cold day in fall, I know that something great will show up and I will have more fun adventures! Well, I hope that you are especially nice to your waiters and waitresses and bartenders today and what the heck, make it a habit! (And nice doesn't always mean just a bigger tip, be creative and do something special!) I think we might even put a place on the site where you can tell about those special people who mean somthing more than just a server to you! Well have a great day and remember the Golden Rule!
Kia Ora,
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Free Download is here!
Hello again!
Hope you enjoyed the last blog, and as promised I have such great news about the movie that I just had to blog about it on its own...
I am here in New Zealand, but my wonderful buddy Jerry has been so busy in the States getting everything going so that you can now download the movie for free! Thank you Jerry! It's on the website and if you want to you can donate to the cause (for those of you who listened to the NPR interview, I really meant what I said about the finances! I am in New Zealand only because I had air miles ready to expire and I was thinking of moving here because I loved it 10 years ago and still do, but won't move here for a few reasons, one being how expensive it is! Gas and milk are both right at 8$ a gallon...it really is easier being poor elsewhere) or you can just download the movie and tell others so they get the messages! It's so exciting though because in less than a week, over 3000 people have downloaded it!!! I am thrilled to say the least. I even got a great email from a gal in Tasmania so I know it's being internationally downloaded. So very cool. Ok, that's it for now and I will return later on! I hope you enjoy the movie and as always love to hear what you have to say. Peace and smiles, Patti
Hope you enjoyed the last blog, and as promised I have such great news about the movie that I just had to blog about it on its own...
I am here in New Zealand, but my wonderful buddy Jerry has been so busy in the States getting everything going so that you can now download the movie for free! Thank you Jerry! It's on the website and if you want to you can donate to the cause (for those of you who listened to the NPR interview, I really meant what I said about the finances! I am in New Zealand only because I had air miles ready to expire and I was thinking of moving here because I loved it 10 years ago and still do, but won't move here for a few reasons, one being how expensive it is! Gas and milk are both right at 8$ a gallon...it really is easier being poor elsewhere) or you can just download the movie and tell others so they get the messages! It's so exciting though because in less than a week, over 3000 people have downloaded it!!! I am thrilled to say the least. I even got a great email from a gal in Tasmania so I know it's being internationally downloaded. So very cool. Ok, that's it for now and I will return later on! I hope you enjoy the movie and as always love to hear what you have to say. Peace and smiles, Patti
Saturday, May 3, 2008
NPR Radio
Kia Ora!
That's the official greeting here in New Zealand. It's Sunday morning and before I head to church in beautiful Wanaka I thought I would update the blog. It's absolutely beautiful here and matter of fact reminds me very much of Summit County Colorado--where the movie was shot. I am headed to Queenstown where a lot of filming goes on and also where there are some 5 star restaurants that I am going to check out. The industry is so very different here and with all the talk on Waitersworld about tipping and pooling and minimum wage in most states but not all, I am curious to learn more about what it is here. I will post my findings later.
This weekend and into the week depending on the market, my NPR interview is being replayed. I am excited as last year when it was played, some really neat things happened from it. I am glad that I was able to inspire some people to also follow their hearts and persue their dreams! Not to mention the fact that people heard about the movie and shared it with others who might not understand our world. I think one of the best comments I heard was: "I am going to make my dad watch it because he is so mean to waitresses!" Music to my ears as that was why I made the movie--to show people who we reallly are, and not the crap that Hollywood wants you to believe we are.
Also new is the fact that you can download the movie onto your computer for free or a donation if you like. I just want people to see the movie and get the messages so we decided to do that. It still is available for purchase (and at a discount for a bit) so you can share it with friends not in the business. Well I have to get going but just wanted to say howdy. I will post again after talking to the 5 star people, and until then I will stay on the left side of the road! I love driving here, it's really fun! Have a great day and remember that life really is a gift, even on those days when you are discouraged. Make yourself laugh in the morning and it will be a better day!
That's the official greeting here in New Zealand. It's Sunday morning and before I head to church in beautiful Wanaka I thought I would update the blog. It's absolutely beautiful here and matter of fact reminds me very much of Summit County Colorado--where the movie was shot. I am headed to Queenstown where a lot of filming goes on and also where there are some 5 star restaurants that I am going to check out. The industry is so very different here and with all the talk on Waitersworld about tipping and pooling and minimum wage in most states but not all, I am curious to learn more about what it is here. I will post my findings later.
This weekend and into the week depending on the market, my NPR interview is being replayed. I am excited as last year when it was played, some really neat things happened from it. I am glad that I was able to inspire some people to also follow their hearts and persue their dreams! Not to mention the fact that people heard about the movie and shared it with others who might not understand our world. I think one of the best comments I heard was: "I am going to make my dad watch it because he is so mean to waitresses!" Music to my ears as that was why I made the movie--to show people who we reallly are, and not the crap that Hollywood wants you to believe we are.
Also new is the fact that you can download the movie onto your computer for free or a donation if you like. I just want people to see the movie and get the messages so we decided to do that. It still is available for purchase (and at a discount for a bit) so you can share it with friends not in the business. Well I have to get going but just wanted to say howdy. I will post again after talking to the 5 star people, and until then I will stay on the left side of the road! I love driving here, it's really fun! Have a great day and remember that life really is a gift, even on those days when you are discouraged. Make yourself laugh in the morning and it will be a better day!
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