Update tiiiiime!
Alright so, I'm completely aware that it's +20 degrees over in Ontario and surrounding area these days, however, Banff on the other hand has had about 50 cm of snow in the past 3 days... and its negative 12'ish today!! I'm actually not too stoked, because, if I had a little more spending money, it would be nice to be able to go snowboarding with all of this snow... case is, I DON'T have the extra money, and I'm working too much anyhow!
This past week I worked around 30 hours at Quiksilver (store downtown), because they needed some extra help, so I pitched in extra hours here and there! I haven't had a day off for 2 weeks now, because any day that I DO have off, from the Fairmont, I will be working downtown. This past friday and saturday I worked doubles.. totalling 10-11 hours each day. I'm not too stressed about it though! I've enjoyed working a little more, and I KNOW I will enjoy my paychecks as well (but not too much dad... haha).
So, I was kind of promoted at the Fairmont! And when I say 'kind of', it's a definite kind of haha. Meaning, 'mini'. I'm still working at the Bow Valley Grill, but instead of hostessing in the mornings, I am expo'ing in the evenings! Which means, I start at 4:30 and usually work until 10:30. We're open for dinner from 6 until 9, its by reservation only, and instead of a buffet like breakfast, its all 'A La Carte' or, for those who don't speak french, 'Off the menu' hahaha. SOooooo, this position requires me to communicate with the chef's and the servers, and serve the entree's to their appropriate tables. I REEEEALLY enjoy it, because its pretty much the next step to serving, and I get to look at the dishes! And holy moly, I feel like I'm IN the food network when I see the prepared dishes. I didn't really realize until i started this position, how much of a fine dining restaurant I'm working in. Made me pretty excited! I almost want to take pictures of the dishes, haha so that I can show you guys.
On another note, I have ANOTHER new roommate, because the one I had before got a bigger room that she was on a waiting list for. This new girl is from Mississauga, she is my age, and her name is Elyssa! She is also working in the Bow Valley Grill, like me, and is hostessing. I was worried at first, before i was promoted to expo, that it could be weird living AND working with the same person, but, thats obviously not the case now since I will be on nights, and she will be on mornings! However, we've clicked right away, and I think our relationship over the summer looks promising :) She goes to Western in London, so she will be leaving here around the same time as myself!
Anyway, i have some stuff to take care of before work, I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things, but I will try to update sooner than later!
Love and miss everyone
Alison :)
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3 comments:
Hey that's great! Something a little different! I'm sure the Fairmont wouldn't mind if you took some pics and posted them on the internet, good for biz I bet! Yeah, remember to save for the future, delayed gratification goes a long way! You can do it! Love, Dad
Your dad always leaves you very thoughtful comments. How true it is what he wrote "delayed gratification goes a long way." You are very lucky, you have a wonderful dad.
Looks like you are really enjoying your position at the Fairmont, next time I have to make sure to have dinner at Bow Valley Grill, we've always enjoyed their buffet, I can't wait to try their a la carte dinner.
Take care!
yeah my dad kinda rules huh!
I wasn't aware that you've been to the Bow Valley Grill before, let alone Banff Springs... or I just have forgotten!
I usually only think it's my mom and dad that read this blog really haha...
If you do make it out here again, you'll have to come for dinner and I will most likely be bringing your entree out to you!
what a small world we do live in
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