o.k., tebop, congrats on the busboy job.  maybe it will be in a good restaurant frequented by cougars who are looking for a younger companion, which could lead to a nice living place if ya play yer cards right.  in L.A. it's common for young guys starting out to take jobs as busboys or waiters, then they get a break when they have the right attitude and they meet the right people.  one approach: if some lady shows interest, tell her yer an artist (aspiring animator) and she'd be the perfect model.