I was asked today if I missed my “velocity” and whether I was wondering how sales were for last week. Although its only been two weeks tomorrow since my last day at work, it already feels longer than that. Oddly enough, I’m still busy. I’m still working– working out and working in a restaurant. Two things I’ve always wanted to do, but never had the time for. Deciding what to do isn’t always so easy; should I take a power yoga class today or a total body conditioning class?? Those are the big decisions I have to make these days…
Bar Ferdinand is a Spanish tapas restaurant Mike and I frequent, spending many late nights there, probably drinking more than eating. But either way, the dishes are great which keeps us coming back for more. I’m not really working, but really just volunteering my time a few hours in the mornings; chopping, peeling and making empanadas. Since my working knowledge of a professional kitchen is nil, I try to squeeze as much out of the executive chef, Blake as he is willing to pass on(hopefully he won’t mind I put his url link in). Today, I actually got to do something more creative– to help work on a sauce for the lamb empanada special. I came back in the evening to try it, and thought the empanada was tasty, and the sauce that accompanied it was pretty good, too!
The last few years, I’ve spent my Sundays evenings getting a jump start on the week by reviewing the velocity and sales reports. I can’t say I miss this Sunday ritual. I now get to stay up late and sleep in on Mondays. These days, the only thing I wonder about is when will I ever start packing?? and how will I get a years’ worth of clothes into one little backpack??
best “student” i’ve had yet! Seriously, Christine, you kick ass in the kitchen and i’m sure you’re good at everything you do because you have an attention to detail that most people don’t have. Good luck on your trip and thanks for helping out.
Velocities are overrated anyway… take it form someone that had to create one in my office, and now kind of regret it!! When are you cooking me some empanadas?… xo.