So many things have happened. I know its been too long, at least 6 months!, since I last updated anything. Not like there are many who actually read this, but for those who do, Hello again. There have been so many things to happen in my life in the last six months its actually difficult to actually keep it in chronological order, but for you, my dear readers I will make the effort.
January – Ended with little fuss. The two jobs were wonderful, and I loved what I was doing and most of my coworkers.
February – Handsome’s birthday party was fun, we did a Star Wars theme. I really think he enjoyed it. We had friends over and a good meal. I made him Lasagna. Roommates made his cake. I don’t quite remember Valentine’s, I believe that Handsome was working that night, but I know we exchanged gifts with everyone in the house. Handsome bought me the most beautiful necklace, a Tardis blankie (He knows I have a blanket addiction) and so many other odds and ends its really quite difficult to remember it all. I felt terrible, because I bought him a Wok. Granted he had always wanted one and therefore I made his dreams comes true, but I felt that it just wasn’t enough. He honestly didn’t seem to mind. I remember it though, and I strive to make sure that he feels treasured.
A couple days later Daughter and I had a wonderful Mommy Daughter Date. We went to a Tea House in Santa Rosa and had an amazing time!
I quit my job at the 50s Diner. I witnessed the OWNER instruct an employee to pick up a piece of chicken that had fallen on the floor and replace it in the fryer, then send it out to a GUEST!! I did not feel that turning them in to food services and ruining their lives would be a good thing to do, so I quit. It was nice not working two jobs again.
Handsome and I were looking at moving in to our own place, mostly because we couldn’t stand sleeping on an air mattress in the living room anymore, we gave Daughter the bedroom, she’s growing up and needs to have her own space, then, out of nowhere, the roommates get a notice of lease termination. The owner wants to sell the property and we have to move. They can’t afford to find a new place on their own, so BAM!! Now Handsome and I decide to help them out and stay a little while longer.So then the house hunt begins.
I do remember Handsome, Daughter, and I going on a lovely family date at Handsome’s work. It was amazing!
March – The MOVE. Roommates go on a college touring trip and Handsome and I take over the move.Handsome and I take a week off of work (I was misinformed and ended up not getting paid for it, but Handsome was able to cash in some PTO days to help cover it). We move most everything out of the house and into the new house. There are of course still a few things that did not get moved right away, as happen with most DIY moves. Some things just have to wait their turns. Handsome’s sister came to visit in that same wee and we went on a trip to Sacramento to the Capital Building. It was interesting. Though not my usual choice for a fun afternoon. What was important was Handsome and his Sister were happy and enjoyed the day.
A week after that I decide that the job I had been working just wasn’t where I should be. I sent my resume to a very famous restaurant in Napa owned by a very world renowned and influential Chef. I’m only going to say the name ONCE and then I’m not repeating it. I sent my resume on a lark to Morimoto Napa. I now work in their prep room for four dollars less than I was getting before, for a lot more hard work, but I am given respect, fair treatment, and I absolutely LOVE IT! The food we are doing is pretty awesome and I get a hand in so many things. I’m learning so much. I’ve been working here since April and I’m fairly certain I’ll be here for a while, just not too long, I do have aspirations of my own. Yes I am excited for my job and I love what I do, but its not like I know the Chef I work for, we don’t knock back drinks after a hard night, or swap line horror stories.
(I got these images off of Google, I didn’t take them. But I don’t know who did.)
April – Quit the job at Sauced BBQ and Spirits, said goodbye to all of my coworkers there and started the new job. There was a learning curve, but thanks to my College Education it all came back fairly quickly. I’ve even been given an intern to train. She seems to resist her training, but hopefully I’ll get through to her before she goes on to her next location.
Now with May, June, and July there really isn’t’ anything new to report. Just working and trying to get by. There were some interesting conversations with my ex husband. His new fiance left him and took their kids. She did to him what he did to me, and then some. He admitted and apologized for the hurt that he caused me. It was the most interesting and heart lightening conversation he and I had had in years. Made me remember why were friends in the first place.
August – Now here we are into August and life is going beautifully. Handsome, Daughter and I all have bicycles now and we go riding pretty often. Handsome is hinting at engagement rings and talking babies and Daughter just started seventh grade. All in all this year has really been something. Granted financially we couldn’t afford a Pepsi at the corner station, but our hearts and bellies are indeed full.
“Japanese Chefs believe our soul goes into our knives once we start using them. You Wouldn’t put your soul in a dishwasher!” – Masaharu Morimoto
“Cook more often. Don’t study; just cook.” – Masaharu Morimoto
Culinary Chick at Play 