Each day the cutting has gotten easier and less stressful, and although I enjoy letting my mind wander during the day, I am excited to get back to school (I'm sure some people may be in shock at this point). I'm excited for the regularity of the school day and the school week, instead of the tedium of standing on my feet everyday all day.
I've learned that I just want to be treated with respect. A most basic respect is all I really ask for. The people in the kitchen are generally rude towards me, even after I work so hard for them. It's frustrating to say the least, and I think it's taught me to be more respectful to those around me.
I know for certain that I will never become a pastry chef. It's too tedious, too stressful, and just not enough fun.
These last two days will probably (hopefully) go by quickly--I'll be interested to see what they have to say when I'm leaving. I seem to be an annoyance to them, but I also know they were talking about how when I'm gone they'll have much more work in the mornings.
T-minus 2 days.
Why do you spray the cakes?
ReplyDeletethis is so true. It's so funny to think that I used to want to do that for a living and how much I wanted to get out of that kitchen. I completely understand what you mean about respect. Actually that's what I wrote my college essay on. How the working world (kitchens specifically) is just like high school and the teenage years. How nobody really respects anyone and there's so much gossip and backstabbing and competition. I can't remember what my conclusion was but I pretty much realized that compassion and respect will get you far in this world. And it is the least you can ask of people.
ReplyDeleteWell at least now you can rule pastry chef out as a profession. AND now you have all these great recipes to make at home!! at your leisure! and with YOU as head chef! tee hee! I'm really glad you did this blog Emma so thank you so so much! Good luck on your presentation!
-Heather