I received the nicest message today. A beautiful poem, an insight into spirit. Thank you! It was the icing on a glorious day. Here's an interesting Fancy tid-bit: I have never seen real snow. Sure, I have seen flurries, and Atlanta's pathetic 2 inches a year. Yes! Truly I have never seen the world covered in pure downy white, so calm, so bright.
Today was great. Nice warm weather. I got a 100 on my English paper, and was productive with all my school work. 2 more weeks of the quarter and then a break for a little while. Went to the lake, had a run. I love running in the woods. There is nothing but your feet hitting the ground and the air moving in and out of your lungs. An excellent outlet for the tension I usually allow to gather like a storm. I have a hard time sitting still and relaxing. Exercise slows my mind and allows the body to function as it should. I love the ultra bright lichen beginning to spread on the rocks, the dogwoods spot everything with pink and the birds relay their joy to one-another.
Work was ok, today I was on saute. We were kinda slow. Gerry (Chef) gave me a hard earned compliment. He asked who had prepped the veg for the lamb, apprehensively I piped up that I had done the prep. Fully expecting to get a new a-hole, he suprised me and told me that it was dead on, 'I couldn't have done it better.' he said. I could barely move. This coming from a CMC (Master Chef) who's been cooking longer than I have been breathing, made me feel very satisfied. Especially, since I tend to be on his shit list (ironically this means he likes me). Not to brag, but I am the only woman I have known in 8 years in the industry, who works the hot line, and holds her own. Most of the ladies gravitate to pastry, which there is nothing wrong with, it's just not my cup of tea. Gerry also told me that he will be paying me for part of my vacation this summer. That's unheard of for hourly employees at most restaurants. I usually have only gotten that when I was salaried...
Oh yeah, as a side, not that it is important, Chef Seeger was in the Loaf this week. I can't believe that conniving bastard still has a restaurant, despite losing his 5 stars and not paying his employees....and he got a great review. Never mind that the critic is a failed chef himself. How do these people continuosly get kudos?!!?!?! Just got to remember that the cream always rises to the top.
*smiling*
well that's it. What a great Tuesday!
Today was great. Nice warm weather. I got a 100 on my English paper, and was productive with all my school work. 2 more weeks of the quarter and then a break for a little while. Went to the lake, had a run. I love running in the woods. There is nothing but your feet hitting the ground and the air moving in and out of your lungs. An excellent outlet for the tension I usually allow to gather like a storm. I have a hard time sitting still and relaxing. Exercise slows my mind and allows the body to function as it should. I love the ultra bright lichen beginning to spread on the rocks, the dogwoods spot everything with pink and the birds relay their joy to one-another.
Work was ok, today I was on saute. We were kinda slow. Gerry (Chef) gave me a hard earned compliment. He asked who had prepped the veg for the lamb, apprehensively I piped up that I had done the prep. Fully expecting to get a new a-hole, he suprised me and told me that it was dead on, 'I couldn't have done it better.' he said. I could barely move. This coming from a CMC (Master Chef) who's been cooking longer than I have been breathing, made me feel very satisfied. Especially, since I tend to be on his shit list (ironically this means he likes me). Not to brag, but I am the only woman I have known in 8 years in the industry, who works the hot line, and holds her own. Most of the ladies gravitate to pastry, which there is nothing wrong with, it's just not my cup of tea. Gerry also told me that he will be paying me for part of my vacation this summer. That's unheard of for hourly employees at most restaurants. I usually have only gotten that when I was salaried...
Oh yeah, as a side, not that it is important, Chef Seeger was in the Loaf this week. I can't believe that conniving bastard still has a restaurant, despite losing his 5 stars and not paying his employees....and he got a great review. Never mind that the critic is a failed chef himself. How do these people continuosly get kudos?!!?!?! Just got to remember that the cream always rises to the top.
*smiling*
well that's it. What a great Tuesday!
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I REALLY admire you. And you're very sexy too. I think soon you will be the Head Chef after you whip his kraut ass. And keep your Durban accent. I truly think it will actually help you in your work....
Wow, more and more, you are starting to get to me....