10/10/2014
Good evening, after a long conversation with my business partner, myself and God I decided to do the one thing that I hate doing… communicate. It’s not that I don’t like to talk I LOVE to talk. I hate talking about serious stuff.
Anyway, writing is not my forte either so please excuse any typos and stuff, here it goes.
My dream has been and always will be to work for myself and be my own boss. I thought several years ago that I hit the lottery becoming a business owner in Nyack.
I was very fortunate and blessed to be able to pursue my dreams, an opportunity that many people don’t get. I unfortunately was originally partnered up with someone who let's say didn’t live up to their word.
Then something magical happened, I met someone who changed my life for the better. My business partner Terence has been my friend, mentor and the as***le who tells me all the things I don’t really want to hear but is most often right.
Together we took over the bar and accomplished quite a few things that I am especially proud of.
We cleaned up the area
We created a drug free bar
We created an environment for ADULTS
We created a bar that was/is ahead of its time in Nyack
We introduce a different type of bar with varying success and for that, I will be forever grateful.
As for my doubters and haters, I win.
So with that I can rest my head at night, and thank God for the opportunity. For the chance to try to achieve my dream.
It looks like this chapter is ending, it’s time to move on. I am looking for a buyer because I am tired.
For 2 years I have been the heart and soul of a bar in Nyack, in a so so location working superhuman hours. As a Latina American business owner, I have endured good moments and bad. I wish the bar was supported more. I wish I didn’t have to deal with pursuing the debt that my previous partner incurred and wish I didn’t have to deal with his shady friend who never own the bar but told everyone he did (lol).
It’s not easy being a Night Owl, but I will take this experience and chapter of my life and push forward. I am grateful for the support and for the love that my true friends and customers have shown.
I have learned many things and would like to thank you all from the depths of my heart.
I don’t always share my feelings, but I can make a mean drink. Hopefully, you have felt the love at my bar.
I am looking to throw in typical Night Owl fashion two parties one this Saturday Night, our Fall into Fall Party. And, of course as my friends know an awesome Halloween party!!!
As Kenny Rogers says you have to know when to hold them and when to fold them.
You win every time you dream, every time you try, I have brought happiness, fun and laughter to over a 1000 people in two years.
Thanks Johnny for the support, laughs and good times.
Thanks Althea and Norm for being the first couple of the bar and for being incredibly special to me.
Thanks Jess and Johnny for keeping our craft selections on point.
Thanks to my staff, especially Erick who has been a solid fixture and team player at the bar.
Thanks Terence for everything, for being the person who believed in me and mentored me. Thanks for helping shaped my vision and all the work you have done. Stop yelling at me.
Thanks to my family for posting and sharing and supporting me; I really needed that.
It has come to my attention that many of my peers and “friends” think it is easy running their own first business. It is difficult having everyone second guess your decisions while trying to achieve your goals. We compete with an entire “strip” full of bars every night. Trust me it is not easy. Would I do it again. Absolutely.
However, I like Sinatra, want to do it my way. So I can relax this winter instead of busting my ass, being misunderstood for trying to be successful.
Ok, I’m done with the serious stuff. This is a happy time, I am still clearing my head but I am a woman who is in control of my own life.
So it is now time to HAVE FUN, GET CRAZY AND PARTY!
love always and forever,
Mindy
