I truly hope that everyone knows even half as much joy as I do. I don’t say this to sound like a braggart, instead, I say this, because I made a conscious decision to awaken my own happiness by deciding what I truly wanted to do with my life and then went after it.
What have you done today to realize that long held dream? They say the longest step in a journey of a million miles is the first and I tend to believe them. Whoever they are?
I woke up real early this morning. Somewhere around 3:45am. My body just doesn’t want to let me sleep as I am so insanely excited each and every day to go to work. So I took my time getting ready. Spent some time working on the plan for New York City this weekend. Responded to some emails and got a great email from C about this weekend. It would appear that James Lipton and I (and a few hundred others) are going to get intimate with Seth Macfarlane of Family Guy and American Dad fame. It is an ever so happy accident which reveals, there are no accidents, merely opportunities. Needless to say I am thrilled.
I left the house around 5:40am and did not rollerblade today as the road was slick but I did bring them so I could run a few errands after work. Though still slick it was a great rollerblade home. Possibly because I knew that I now have thirty six hours to myself to get all the things I need to get done before going to NYC.
So I started when I got to work by taking care of the muffins, bacon and sausage. Set up the line and then on to the days prep which as you all know includes getting the specials ready for the day, conceiving of the specials for tomorrow, etc. Naturally my morning regulars were there and happy as could be to see me. Little did they know that I had specially prepared 6 carrot muffins for one of them and had the Health in a Glass ready to go. I got to meet two other regulars this morning who asked; “Well how come I don’t get this kind of service, I’ve been a member for thirty five years.” At this point Mr. S explained that I had just started and explained a bit about my story, where I come from and why I love my job. Bang on in his description by the way. I thanked him for his kind words which were, VERY kind and then found my way back to the kitchen to finish the H.I.A.G.
Today I had to prepare H.I.A.G. for six and the ingredients were; Banana (in case you haven’t noticed my favorite and has been since a child), Mango (another lifelong favourite), Raspberries, Orange Juice and Ice. I call this one Tropic Thunder. When I went out to refill my coffee (Peruvian sunrise and fair trade and organic) I could hear them all loving it. They thanked me profusely. It feels REAL GOOD to be appreciated.
Yesterdays specials went like hotcakes and they had no prep left which means that I sold all of them. The specials today were selling like hotcakes. I did about ten of the pasta and four of the pizza by the time I left.
The specials tomorrow are a Fusilli fagiole with shallots, red beans, red peppers and black olives. While the pizza is a Caprese; Boccini, Tomato and Basil.
I also took pictures of work today and will post them tomorrow. All in all I am truly loving life. I feel honoured and privileged that other people recognize what I am and what I have to offer. In the pursuit of service I have realized my life mission.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Yousuf Karsh (Turkish born Canadian) once said; “I have found that great people do have in common an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also have great determination as well as an ability to work hard. At the crucial moment of decision, they draw on their accumulated wisdom. Above all, they have integrity.”
Are you dreaming big and inspired?
A la prochaine
SDM
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