Journal Day 7

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Today is a football Sunday, as there are two NFL division championship games on the line. The game's outcome will determine who will play in the Super Bowl. First, the Patriots play the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC Championship. I am still feeling ill, so I stay in and watch the entirety of the game with my puppy. The Patriots won that game by a field goal.
This is an all day event, as this game and the game after that (the 49ers vs. the Giants) will determine whether I make money or not at work. I have to get ready for work after the first game, which is great because I could care less about who we play in the big game.
It has been raining all day, which usually means it will be slow at work. I walk in and my theory is confirmed. For a restaurant which is usually packed, it is eerily empty; but after a long week I am fine with that, as Sundays are my workweek Fridays. TGIF. Its nice when it's not busy because its significantly less stressful. My coworkers and I get a chance to chat and that livens up the atmosphere. I can also give my guests the best service, because they have my undivided attention. It's sort of a win-win situation right now.
I take my half an hour break and I call my mom. I love talking to her because it makes me feel like I am back home, which is refreshing sometimes. We talk about our family and it makes me feel grounded. Before I know it I have been chatting for so long I don't have a chance to eat dinner. I get back to the dining room, which we call "the floor" to see that every single table in the restaurant is filled. There goes my peaceful night.
I have tables up until 11:30PM, which results in me having the last table of the night, and I don't get out until 12:00AM. I really look forward to the day that I no longer have to work into the morning hours. Which puts me back here, to this morning, where I am happy to be doing homework.