A Day of Firsts!

FIRST OF ALL! To all your READERS-- My mother mentioned to me I should probably make a point to tell everyone that the title of my blog is purely something fun. I am not trying to imply at ALL that Rhode Island was hell, I am implying that Hilton Head could be heaven.


Today was the first day on ze job at Sea Pines! I was scheduled from 10 AM - 4 PM

I arrived at 9:45 on the premise of "Being early is on time, being on time is late!" Well, I was almost late.. as I walked around in my chef whites ... desperately looking for an open door! Finally, my friend (new friend) Ryan shows up and helped me find the RIGHT, OPEN door -- which was awesome. And we were BOTH on time!

We got a tour of the kitchen and were immediately sent into the dish pit. Fun way to start eh ? But it was actually a really good thing because we got to know our way around the kitchen better by being able to put all the dishes away, sounds insane, I know, but it was actually awesome. Then we were given a pretty hefty prep list. A fun fact about the kitchen is that the fridge is down a few flights of stairs, so definitely getting in my steps today! We did get to make some beurre blanc sauce, which was fun? But generally it was a very fun day. We learned a lot and it was nice working with someone else and getting to know them.

Once I got out of work (an hour late, mind you) I journeyed to meet DON -- the man who has caused me to have anxiety dreams about forgetting how to lift. Walking into an unfamiliar gym, not being greeted by Robyn or Luke at the door, Andrew not yelling at me, and Tom not standing by my side telling me 'chest up', was a very intimidating process! Where was my lovely JCC!? Walking in, I was greeted by Don and a huge smile, a handshake, and even some other members asking me "Are you Amy!?" That was a nice feeling. The gym was in a hockey rink arena, which was hilarious. Beginning to lift with Don, he assured me that " Tommy did good" and that he was very excited to work with me .... All the anxiety lifted immediately.

Came home. Made Food. Took Shower. Going to bed. Tomorrow is a new day, can't wait for it to begin!

Hilton Head is becoming more and more heavenly by the moment AND its getting warmer!

Just the street that leads me to work. No big deal.

Heaven.