Another Outlet

June 13th 2010

At Mysty Meadows resort there are 12 Restaurant Outlets. As you know I work in one of the nicest, busiest, more expensive ones. From time to time we get moved to another we get moved to another one of these outlets. This week I was moved to the slowest, cheapest restaurant on property, The Shack Pit. It's a Barbecue restaurant that serves only beef, chicken, and pork bbq. When someone orders a sandwich you have to ask.. "what type of meat would you like?" Try saying that with a straight face.. it ain't easy. I also worked in the Banquets outlet this week. Working banquets is fun, but is WAY different than working in a restaurant. It usually constrains me working in any other outlet, its like starting a new job all over again.

I started finding outlets for myself as well. The resort is having a health and fitness challenge, inspiring associates to get in shape. I've started running and weight training. I will keep you posted with how it goes.

I got to spend a lot of time with friends this week. I even took a "big trip" in to the city to see "The Girls". I've really started to appreciate where I am. While driving to Pittsburgh, I took notice to the country roads that lead me there. I have driven on these roads thousands of times its amazing what you miss when you really aren't present. Had a great time in Pittsburgh, they all look fabulous and are doing wonderfully.

Last night I went out in town, that was quite a different experience. You see, when I was in high school i was the first male cheerleader this town had scene in 25 years, it was one of those in the local news paper ground breaking kind of things. Well.. that's how everyone knows me... people I don't even know will come up to me and say "do a cheer!" etc.. Really?! This was almost 10 years ago.. we're still making fun of the male cheerleader? It really gives me a sense of "fame"... meaning that strangers know my first and last name, my business, and are randomly talking to me about it. It's funny to be in that situation.. I'm very guilty for going up to celebrities.

I haven't seen or talked to my sister in days. I should really call her. My mom was in town this weekend and she and my father surprised me and had dinner at The Resort. My Dad wanted to meet everyone and even spoke to all the tables next to him. My mom just wanted to eat the chicken. It was a lovely visit. Have many more hours to work this week, will take notes for interesting stories!

This is what I have resorted to!

~KMS