Rules

Last night (Dec 30^th), I worked my first shift at Angela's. Essentially, I followed one of the other servers around and helped out were I could. In the first couple of hours, it was amazing how much I learned about the other workers in the restaurant.

Aside from their general personalities and approach to serving, I learned that everyone has there “Number One Rule of Angela's”. Some were said in jest, others were said in full seriousness. Some I will completely ignore, other I will remember only when the rules creator is around. Turns out there are very few of the rules presented to me that I will actually pay attention to.

Looks like I will be making my own rules. Trail by error seems to be the designated path when it comes to everything besides the basics of ringing up a tab. But, I'm ok with that. No need to pick up someone else's bad habits when I can create my own!

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On a side note, if you would like to see pictures of Angela's or learn more about if, please visit: http://www.angelasbistroandbar.com/

New Life

Good Gracious! What have I done! On December 28^th, I left my childhood home in the Northwoods of Michigan and got on a plane headed for the Bay Area of California. A hop from Appleton to Chicago, a skip over to Charlotte and a final jump to San Francisco.

When I talked to my boyfriend the next morning he asked “So, how's your new life?” I was a bit taken back at the question. The concept of having a totally new life had not really sunk in yet. Sure, I had pack two 50lb. bags and moved to the other end of the country and the only person I had ever met in a 50 mile radius was my new boss. But, I hadn't left everything had I?

As I recounted my first say on Alameda to him I was flooded with the realization of how much really was new. And, oh, was it an exhilarating feeling! I can't recall half the faces I met, let alone their names. Street names and building locations are still a mystery to me.

Falling asleep after our conversation, I found myself anticipating another whirlwind day on Alameda.

Here I will keep whoever is interested, updated on my “new life” in N. California. Not guarantees on frequency of post or quality for that matter.

Peace, Love and Laughs,
~Greta