Rethink

This will be a short update. I have been thinking and asking myself more questions the past few months then I have in a very long time. Although many of the questions are quickly replaced by new ones, before I can answer them. To say things quickly, I have started actually thinking more about my future.

In the past I have always let life take me wherever the path leads, and not really put my foot down to change the route. But I think now is better than later, and throughout the next short while, I will be going over some more life and career related problems.

What Will Be

December is very near. And I am both excited and nervous as to what it will bring. Obviously there is the wonderful time during the 24-26 where I get to spend time with family and friends, but it's the time leading up to it that has me worried.

As of late, work has not been that busy, but December will make up for the past two slow months, as we (WSRC) currently have over 25 parties booked next month. And on top of that, my usual Sundays off will be taken over by working a Santa brunch on every single one. I really have no idea what my days off will be, except that Fri-Sun will be a complete right off.

As much as the ridiculous overtime will be appreciated (when it comes to paying off expenses), it's still discouraging to know that I will have to sacrifice many possible hours spent with those close to me. That being said, I will try to keep my spirits high, and not let the rush of the season wipe me out, when it should be uplifting.

Stay tuned.

It's Been a Year?

I may be jumping the gun, but it seems like the year is already over. I still remember waking up at this same time last November, and driving to work, or even what I was doing at work. This summer blew by so incredibly fast, and I credit it a lot to the lack of warm weather, but also the great work environment I was in, as well as the team I had. I am at a good point in my life right now (knock on wood).

I really don't have much to complain about, but I'll have to cross my fingers for December, as last year was a steady 23 days of non-stop 12 plus hour working, and it does take it's toll. I plan on taking the 24 to 28 off to focus on family, and Christmas this year. Not much else to say right now.. well I'm currently getting my oil changed at a shop, for the first time ever.

I had always done it myself, thinking it was cheaper, but now with oil prices going up, the last time I changed my oil I had to pay $70, plus gas to drive to the farm in MacGregor to jack my car up. Now I can get it done for $20 less in the city. Well, I'll try to keep this updated on the last stretch of 2009.

Saving Sight

A few months ago I had gone into a clinic to see if laser eye surgery was right for me. After doing some tests, I was approved, and the people there wrote me an estimate. The bill was for $3800. After picking up my jaw from the floor, I stupidly booked an appointment. Perfect sight has always been a wish for me, ever since my eyes went to the dog house back in grade 4. But the price tag was a little unnerving.

When the date for surgery finally came around, there had been plenty of time to think it over, and I decided it wasn't right. Then over the past two months I have been traveling to numerous optometrists looking for a good pair of glasses, something that I would like. It's a hard decision to make, having had my current pair for who knows how long (possible 5 or more years).

Then, I attempted to make the change back into contacts. Two years ago I had received a trial pair, and having only worn them very little, I decided it was time to try again. The only thing that had prevented me all these years was getting the actual contact in. So over the past few weeks I have been practicing more and more, with a little help, and can now finally put them in.

So maybe look out (pun intended) for a glasses free face.

Summer is Over

Summer may have left a number of weeks ago, or for some, never arrived. But for me, it ended on Sunday, with my last official line shift at Breezy Bend, ending the summer season. All in all it was a slow year, the weather being credited with the lack of business. It was a good year though, and I am in talks about returning for another round.

And as summer ends, the winter begins. I have basically made my full transition into the squash club, starting with the 100th year anniversary this past saturday, where I got a chance to meet the chef from Glendale Golf and Country Club as well as a number of other cooks from around the city. The evening went very well, and only compliments were heard.

While I do look forward to bettering myself through hard work, I am looking towards the after christmas season, where things will start to die down. Stay tuned.

Oh yeah, it's that good.

I have an eating disorder. Psych! That was lame, but seriously, people have been bugging me about having one, which I do not. Anyway, to start from the beginning, potato harvest was good, but I am glad to be back in the city, and in the swing of working in a kitchen again. This is where the eating disorder comes in. I love to eat. Wait, let me rephrase that. I LOVE to eat. Over the past two years my taste buds have come to accept nearly anything, and there is very little that I don't like, and nothing that I won't try.

But the love to eat part is what was making me depressed. I love to eat so much that I would eat even if I was full. I could eat a huge thanksgiving meal, and be so full I was bloated, but I would still try shoveling down that last desert. I was disgusting myself, mainly at the lack of self control. I have even taken food from functions, or right off my boss's plate. I don't even know why. So the past few weeks I have taken the effort to only eat when I feel hungry.

It hasn't been easy, especially with harvest suppers (thanks aunt sandra) being so awesome everyday. Today was the hardest, being back at work and around so much amazing food. I tried my best, and it should only get easier as I go on.

In other news, I am home alone for the time being, as my roommate is off working at the farm, so I will attempt to catch up on the 12 plus hours of tv I missed, as well as get some much needed rest. Until next time....

Harvest 2009

Harvest is starting up again this monday, so my extreme internet usage will be limited. I will be putting my iPhone to the test, as well as Rogers, to see if it can keep up it's "best service in Canada". For more info head over to my Twitter feed. Now it's bedtime, as I am pulling in a ridiculously busy morning shift tomorrow.