Mental Holiday

I think it's just what I needed. A mental holiday from having to think and so much responsibility. 

On my second day of serving I got 7 tables and not only that but one of them was the largest table in the restaurant, a 9 top. It was also 'KIDS NIGHT' which really is just an evil metaphor for 'hell'. They are messy creatures! Not to mention the blank stares when I ask 'Who got the coke?' But for all of the quirky, frustrating little things, it's ssooo much fun!! You run your ass off but it's a challenge. And it's so laid back. You are in charge of your little world for the hours that you work. You go back to get drinks and the cooks throw okra at you so the next time you go back you slip ice down their shirts when they aren't looking. You start to go into the weeds and the bartender calls you up and hands you a ginormous glass of ice water. A guy you met just yesterday helps you carry out the salads. You notice a table you walk by that's not in your section shaking their empty glasses so you grab a pitcher and fill 'em up. And the whole entire time...you just, you don't have time to think about all of the things that could stress you out. And if you can't work you just get someone to cover your shift. It's a nice change. I don't think I could do it forever or for very long because it is a lot of work but I think it's just what I needed. I still can't get over how fast time flies. I was so sore last night though! By 10pm my arms were shaking when I was setting the trays down on the holders but I did make $200 in tips in 6 hours. 

Fun Facts and Silly Questions I've Learned and Heard:

o Is the "All You Can Eat Fish" -really- all you can eat?

o What's the difference between Prime Rib and Ribeye.

o  Can I get the Spicy Boiled Shrimp -not- spicy?

o Is there a 'child size' Rack of Ribs?

o How are the Ribs tonight? --> This always gets a blank stare from me followed by "Oh, well I've gotten a lot of orders for them and no complaints!

o If you order a salad with no tomatoes...they just pick them off.

o You can NOT get 'to go' cups for your alcoholic beverages, don't ask!

o "I'd like my steak cooked in between medium and medium well" ---> What??

o This sour cream is room temperature, can you bring out some frigid sour cream? 

o What frozen drinks do you have? --> We have an open bar so we can basically make anything you'd like --> What does that mean? ---> Ummm, we have margaritas, strawberry daquiris..blah blah. 

o The coconut shrimp was burned. ---> I apologize, would you like me to bring a different order out or you could order another kind of shrimp at no charge. ---> No, I just wanted you to know. ---> Gotcha, thanks then!