August 2nd 09:00 How we've forgotten how to wake up so early
11:00 Went to work. Misha from Yekaterinburg is with me at the spot. He and Paul (the manager) are high – they're on fire! They just have fun working. But it's hard for me. They scream, grunt, yell! And me, what...?
Our doctor even came out with a sign (literal translation): "I have nothing to do with these crazy people." )))
13:00 I "woke up" and joined the general madness :) We even danced with the signs!
Interesting fact: when the beach police drive by, you shouldn't scream so loudly. THAT IS: Selling weed is LEGAL, but screaming loudly on the sidewalk is NOT! That's California for you!!!
15:00 My break was spent on the grass in front of the ocean... Happiness...
17:00 The last hours drag on like rubber. But at least you can devote yourself entirely to watching the passersby... It's a truly fascinating sight!
Sometimes a lump comes to my throat when I see the little ones... I miss my brother...
19:52 "Sivieta!" - called the employer Andrew, mispronouncing my name. That's it, the workday is over :)
And my name in this country causes diction problems for all Americans... I've been called everything already... At Starbucks they always write it differently... Need to do something (I'll say my name is Julia) That's understandable to everyone!
August 3rd
10:30 The girls didn't go to work.
But I'm here! Today I caught the wave right away! Worked for my own pleasure :) I'm starting to talk to passersby. And the fact that I understand them makes my mood skyrocket!!!!
13:00 Standing with Azik from Khabarovsk - a very cheerful person. Time flies by unnoticed with him... He told me about a site with the schedule of all Hollywood movie premieres. Following it, he and his friends saw half of the stars on the walk of fame... I'm envious. Where were we before?!
15:30 Meeting a beach t-shirt seller, Lesha from Moscow. We're no longer surprised by random meetings with Russians)
16:00 We shout American PR phrases mixed with
- Russian for fifty!
- Americans, you are stupid!
- Doctor V
Ahaahah)) How much fun we get from this childish game!!!)))
16:30 Found a new favorite place - a skateboard court. That's where I spent my break... How do they do those tricks???!!! It's unreal!
20:00 Crawling out of the workplace, helping Leshka pack up his goods and watch the car) For that, he takes us to 99 Cents)
Ooooh)
23:30 And in Russia, there are problems with the card - someone very kind withdrew 500 bucks from it... It's just some kind of curse on me!
August 4th
14:00 Dima came up on the beach... Mommy, I died on the spot. Love at first sight. He took my number. And I didn't pick up the phone... So what, I was busy. So what if it was 7 times! He could have called back :(
16:30 Went on a break and fell in love again. Only this time with the sun, the beach, the people, and the rice from the beach cafe...
18:00 Our David is a wonderful manager! He gets as tired from work as we do... And he knows how to swear in Russian :)
And there's also Brandon on the beach. Cheerful, quick, and... homeless. But a very well-groomed guy. Smiles and says hello every day. And today he took my phone number!
Why do I give them out if I don't answer anyway?!
19:50 Evening with my favorites Amayak and Dimka... The girls almost fought over the stress in the word ZVONIT (to call)! That was a culture shock for me... OH MY GOD!!!!
00:30 Andrea decided to move out, taking her 200 bucks. First time I hear people swearing in English))) ahaha) So funny! But a bit scary...
August 5th
?10:00 Everyone on the bus is Russian) There are 8 of us. We're going to work - and all from the same building)
12:00 And today we pretended that I was naked) What happened there!!!!!)
17:00 Everything has already become close and started to entangle my heart...
20:00 Waited for the even count with David and clocked out) He is coooool!
23:30 Sasha and Dimka from the show decided that I was offended. So cute)
Evening dedicated to Amik, Dimka, and Sam!
HOORAY!!! On Sunday we're going to Real Madrid!!!!!!!!!! Cristiano Ronaldo is my neighbor's dream) And I'm going for company)
August 6th
Hard day at Venice. No money. The card doesn't work. Came home... and fell asleep just as I was - in my clothes, with makeup... I hate it!
August 7th
?10:30 Working on autopilot: very convenient. All the memorized phrases out loud, and in my head - thoughts about everything and everyone! Including my loved ones in Russia...
They are firing Russian guys. What is happening in this world?! Everyone at work is in shock!
19:30 So...
REAL MADRID!!!
It took about two hours to get to the place in Sam's car.
I, of course, am not a fan, and I only know how to root when my own brother is playing... But here even my breath was taken away - crowds of people, a huge stadium, a bunch of cameras, screens, and projectors!!!!aaaaaa!!!!!
Sashka, soon we will come to such stadiums for you!!!
August 8th
Work) Weekdays happen even in America, only here something new happens every day anyway.
This evening with Misha we saw many - many - many people in the distance, gathering on the beach. Everyone had some kind of light in their hands... Reminded me of LMSH. I missed this so much...
But our lyrical reflections were interrupted by the police, who dispersed this gathering(
August 9th
?Stole my phone, wallet, and will to live.
Without Alena I would have died... Where does this person get so much human kindness and compassion from?... Everyone should learn from her....
And Misha and Brandon tried to help. Only it all turned out to be useless somehow. But we found out that our homeless friend is head over heels in love with me... sigh.
They gave me money for the bus.
August 10th
?NOT MY DAY! Apparently, yesterday they also stole August 10th from my life...
But in the evening Andrew noticed for the first time that I am the best worker...
GIVE ME A BONUS! - I thought
Thank you so much - I said out loud
That's how it is.
And Brandon told his parents that he has a Russian bride and the wedding is soon. OMG###
August 11th
?12:00 Finally I got some sleep!!! Life is slowly getting better...
And today I saw a lot of money)
Where? at our place
Whose? it's a secret;)
13:30 Everything is solved simply. With the great tried-and-tested old-fashioned "poke method". And it was the one that helped me decide: I AM NOT CHANGING THE TICKET!
16:00 Summing up the first day off:
opened a bank account restored the SIM card bought a camera and a watermelon!
21:00 Dinner at Sam's. He is a cook))) Mmm... Finger-licking good) And today we watched "Friends" and I understood EVERYTHING!!!!
Alena came by, brought a new phone with the words "lose it to your health!"... What a HUMAN!!!
?August 12th
Standing with Yulka from Saratov. Falling in love with this person! We spend the whole day doing anything but work)))
David is quitting... A big loss for us, without irony...(
Tried OREO on my break (at Yulia's insistent advice)... Not just a cookie, but deep-fried with whipped cream. Truly, this is food of the gods...
Met Tommy - Mr Beef) And Natasha is dating him) They are cute)
Refusing the night invitation to drink and go to a local Comedy, I'm tired...
While waiting for the bus, I watched the local homeless... I teared up, honestly... As if nothing happened, they lay out food. One old man is getting ready to sleep, reading a book before bed...
They have a full life to some extent. They are special. And they evoke not so much pity as respect...
