Today marks the start of the end for me at TR. I work today through next Thursday, then I'm done. I gave my two weeks notice last weekend. I know it's a financially irresponsible move, especially in this economy, but it's a choice I've made.
My time at TR has been a rollercoaster, to be sure. And rather than keep riding, I think it's time to try a different ride. If only life were just one big amusement park. Huh. If my life were transposed into Disneyland, TR would be like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Lots of twists and turns and ups and downs. It goes fast, then slow, then fast again. Through the dark, through the sunshine, through the shadows. You get to see all sorts of new things and people. And at the end of the ride, the people that welcomed you with a smile show you the way out, still with a smile. And as you walk away from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, your legs are a little jelly-like, your breath still isn't back to normal, but you're glad you went on the ride, regardless of how the rest of the day goes.
Enough with the metaphors. Thanks to all who supported me during my time at TR. Thanks for coming to dine, to wave hello, or to simply say, "I went there."
Thanks. Here goes nothing.
-K.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Things that make me smile at TR:
- friends that bring their families for dinner,
- family members that bring their friends,
- friends that bring more friends,
- children, both familiar and unknown, in awe at seeing the flames and food of a restaurant kitchen,
- being in the newspaper as one of the top five places to visit,
- having so many repeat guests that even the prep cook knows who they are,
- Chinese family members and their interactions,
- learning about Chinese culture and traditions first hand, while still in Washington,
- hearing a guest say thank you to the cooks, especially when they rave about a sauce or dessert or appetizer I made,
- having a chance to try something totally new and different that I know I've enjoyed on a smaller scale,
- being welcomed into a new family, and of course,
- delicious food!
Happy New Year!
- family members that bring their friends,
- friends that bring more friends,
- children, both familiar and unknown, in awe at seeing the flames and food of a restaurant kitchen,
- being in the newspaper as one of the top five places to visit,
- having so many repeat guests that even the prep cook knows who they are,
- Chinese family members and their interactions,
- learning about Chinese culture and traditions first hand, while still in Washington,
- hearing a guest say thank you to the cooks, especially when they rave about a sauce or dessert or appetizer I made,
- having a chance to try something totally new and different that I know I've enjoyed on a smaller scale,
- being welcomed into a new family, and of course,
- delicious food!
Happy New Year!
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