"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation." --Aristotle
Well, this week of training has got me thinking that this competition is going to be a bit more intense than I first thought.
But there's one thing that I'm sure of, and that is this:
I am extremely slow.
I didn't really think so when I started, but the chefs have definitely made me aware of this.
In the beginning of the week, I kind of got into the swing of things, and got a reasonably good pace (at least I thought I did), and then Friday, I was completely off my game.
When I came in, Chef Dave told me that he wanted me to make two sauces, and he wanted them done by 9 o'clock. Which shouldn't have been a big deal, because I started with twenty minutes.
Somehow, I had a total lapse in memory, and forgot how to cut everything. Chef Dave came over to see how I was doing, and asked me if I was alright.
'Jeez, is it that bad?' I thought to my self.
I told him that I was fine, just really scattered. I got my sauces done, twenty-five minutes late.
The rest of the day was kind of the same. I stayed for C-shift, and cooked the four orders we got on the line.
I'm really going to try to do way better this week, but I need you all help by praying for me. I'm starting to get a little nervous... :/
Thanks for reading, guys.
Dear Sweet Aubry: I can't imagine the feeling you had when you just couldn't get with it...You are an amazingly bright, capable young woman and cooking is second nature to you sooooooo figure out what is going on with you ....Are you getting enough sleep? Are you worried about something? Do you need to talk to Gramma Jan? If there aren't any underlying problems????? Chalk it up to "just having a bad day"....If there is an underlying problem SOLVE IT AND OR GET HELP. I know this is your dream...To be able to learn the ins and outs of cooking. I am here if you need me. Putting all of tha aside..I pray for you every day...LOL Gjan
ReplyDeleteHey Aubrey! Grandpa Garry here. I'm sending you all the good vibes I can, because I KNOW you can do this! Did you know I was a chef before I was a cop? We'll have to talk about that sometime. I can't find you on FaceBook - did you dissapear? Send me an email and let me know that you're alive and well, and make sure I have your correct addresses, OK? Luv ya...GG
ReplyDeleteTODAY IS THE BIG DAY...???? GOOD LUCK SWEETHEART AND REMEMBER...YOU'LL DOOOOO GREAT..KNOW WHY? Cause baby you're a firework
ReplyDeleteCome on show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
PS..i am very very proud of you!