I see February is coming!

Day 8 @ Bistro

My 2nd week in the bistro now. Things are pretty much going accordingly. The superior didn't give much pressure unless it's mega busy, I gotta be on my own without any shadows around. How sad.

Did AM shift last weekend. Quite like working in the morning as time zooms by quicker than night shift. And the best part, free breakfast!!!

Sometimes I do room service. Fun, fun. I loiter around like I am in Alice in the Wonderland. Met this Chinese/Asian guy again for the 3rd time today. Didn't expect it was for him, until he opened the door and we both were shocked. Haha. How funny, the first time - we met at the lift, I was looking down at the floor, and when the lift reached G, we bummed into each other. Second time, he dined in and sat at table #12. Guessed he's on business trip or something. He's always with some documents.

Now I know which room he's in. It's Schloss! cool! And it was funny to see him with short pants. Teehee. No, i didnt stalk! It just happened like that!

Today during service, Laura asked me something which got me thinking. Perhaps i should refer this to my ex-fb lecturer Mr D.

"Why do you use the tray to carry a bowl of soup that comes with an under liner?" In a simpler way, with under liner- no tray needed.

I always thought - be it a spoon, glass , anything - you do it with a tray.

The question that popped up- what's the function of the under liner? If i insists of using the tray, can I please not use the under liner? And since i'll be crumbing down the foods and wipe the mess off with sanitizer - i really don't see what's the purpose of it. Just like how coffee cup and saucer, they are meant to be together. No one ever separates them. Cheeky cheeky.

Okay great, time for bed! And before i go, here are the 2 work-related resolution i made early this year.

1) Be punctual, never know who's observing.

2) Don't be shy to ask about the 7wives and their husband!

Lol. Later x

13th Jan 2010

Day 1 @ Bistro

Started my shift at 4.30pm today. Met Laura & Lisa, both the Mgr & Asst Mgr. Both very friendly ladies. Was with Craig, the supervisor, brief me on the rules and regulations, health and safely etc. His accent can kill me. Tried really hard to catch every single words.

Was on the floor for abit, then BOH to do preps and polishing and to over see the running and services. Met the sommelier, Lancome. She is very pretty and the best thing to be friend with her, you get to taste different wines during working hours. Very cool. I know. Had only a double espresso's cup of Pinot Griogio. Was so worried that will turn into tomato.

Learned to make a nice and fluffy cappuccino. And work with the coffee machine. It's actually a manual one compared to those i've used before. It's double troublesome.

The pastry chef offered us 2 different desserts. Pear tarte tatin crumbles with home made ice-cream. And i forgot the other one. It's really sweet - i know working in f&b, thats the best part of it. You get to try new stuffs and free foods. :)

Also met James, the cute function guy. He takes care of the private function and over see the bistro& bar. Multitasks guy we called him. Will be working with him tomorrow as Craig will be having his day off.

Things are going pretty slow. Stress? A little..and very blur most of the time. Way way to go to catch up. It feels like getting back to Uni again, with homework and trainings to attend.

Finished shift at 12.15am, hotel cab sent me home.

Time will tell definitely. To look forward for a brand new day again.

9th Jan 2010

Be it happy or sad, all I can say is at every junctions of life , I am learning something. Last Saturday was my last day of work at Jas. They threw me a farewell dinner. Tho it was a simple one, I am really thankful for all their loves and efforts.

Definitely something not to be forgotten.

Even our ideas and perceptions were clashed most of the times, I understand this is how we deal with tolerance, and the rule of giving and accepting. I always ranted how much i hated their style of working, with notepad and pen, not awared how quickly they were when it comes to memorising & calculating. I still have way to go to catch up with the veterans. Or maybe we are too dependent of the technolody nowadays.

When comes to vitality, stability & punctuality - the gen Y still losing.

Perhaps these are the things I wasn't aware of . Working with them can drive you up to the wall, but when comes to problems solving - their ideas are always the solid ones.

Like the saying, the ripen the better?

They always commented, the youngsters these days are way too dependent and pampered. To a point, I agreed. We were spoon fed, and brought up in a comfy environment. Can't blame them. Right or wrong, I hope I don't carry this stigma to the future working places.

And so, I shall conclude this as the end of the first chapter; my life as a waitress.

I am all set and ready for the upcoming challenges. This time, a brand new environment in a uk hotel chain!

More stories to come. :]

au revoir

So the new guy is here. Buddying with him today, and tomorrow. Not easy. When you're way too bossy, people start saying things like you don't respect the elderly. But when you're too good to him, people will start taking advantage from you. Others said let him do it.. he learns nothing if you keep feeding him. Maybe I should just step back and watch. Sometimes being cruel is not necessarily a bad thing.

Sigh. This uncle is little shy, and he waits for instructions. I hope he survives well.

So the day is finally here, wee bit reluctant to leave. They have been really good to me. Acting like my mum and sisters. Taking care of me when i'm ill and cooks my fave dishes. ;(

Don't worry, i'm still good. I promise I must stay tough. ;)

china tea please?

"Excuse me", she snapped her fingers.

With my eyes rolling 180 degree, no chance to escape, i ran to her.

At the table, "how can i help?" I offered with my killer smile.

"Can i have some china tea please".

"Yes, certainly."

At the pantry, can't help, I burst into laughter.

LMAO! haha and the word china still echoing !

Hm I find this really fascinating though.

So people, watch out your words when you do your ordering!

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Can I have some england tea then? haha.