dr_john

i think i can finally say that i've worked up the courage to defend my promotion. at first, honestly, i was a bit skeptical. i didn't think that i could actually do it. working underneath roberto, for all his shortcomings, has been easy. i take my cues from him and i do the best i can. being asked to successfully run a kitchen is a giant task. so much to worry about. is my inventory being used quickly enough? its been really slow today, should i make dinner? how long has that chicken been sitting around in the walk-in? can this person really hack it if it gets busy like i think it will? etc. i blindly accepted this responsiblity, not that i had much of a choice, and after a few days of heavy contemplation and anxiety, i know i can do it. i may not be the best cook out there. i may not have the best managerial skills out there but i'm going try. it may not work out. steven and woody may come up to me in four months and say, "justin, this just isn't working out." thats fine, i took the chance. i got an opening, a chance to do something different, fun and interesting and i took it. i hope that i can bring some happiness to the business. maybe a new idea or two. i know i will get better at this. a year ago i could even fucking cook. wow. fourteen months ago i started working for steven as a sandwich maker. now he wants me to manage his kitchen. forgive me if my head doesn't fit through the door today but goddamn, i'm proud of myself.

"a sucker in the line
to be told you're so fine
you deserve the hire"
HA!