The Journey Begins

Well! I'm here. After 17 1/2 hours in a car with the wonderful Jane McGuirk, a stop to see some friends, we arrived at Hilton Head Island. "I'm so excited!" played as we crossed the bridge; A McGuirk/Hittner tradition according to Mom.. had to uphold that tradition! Very important.

 Since the arrival: Met all the interns, got roommates, set up my room, Mom left, had a mixer, ate lots of delicious food, met a few gingers, journeyed around the island, saw Sea Pines, found out where I'll be working, got lost in Sea Pines, fell into bed.

 Okay, that didn't all happen in one day. Obviously. But it has felt like one very long day since I got down here!

 Today I found out where I will be spending the beginning of my time here. I will be working in "The Quarterdeck" (http://www.seapines.com/dining/the-quarterdeck.aspx) restaurant, which is right where the famous lighthouse lives! Tonight, we dined at Topside, the "casual fine dining" restaurant which is (quite literally) a level above The Quarterdeck. Both restaurants use the same kitchen and as of right now I will be working the AM shift at the Quarterdeck (10-3) and also helping out at another location.

 I'm sorry blog world, I haven't gotten my sea legs (blog legs) back yet.

 I'm sure these posts will be getting better as the time goes on! I do miss my Rhode Islanders, but I am super excited to begin this chapter!