A day like today, though, is one that makes my job even more fun.
Came in this morning a bit nervous about how the day may go as our kitchen manager was gone helping at a new location. Clocked in at 7:30am to find it rather slow for a Sunday. Still never seemed highly busy overall, but toward the end of the day I was covering tables all over the restaurant. Most customers didn't mind. They appreciated that I was still taking the time to help them.
I thought I saw the grandparents of Miss Mya walk in the door at one point when I was running around. My little friend Mya orders a hot chocolate every Sunday she comes in with her mom and grandparents. I got her hooked on our salted caramel hot chocolate. After helping her family a few times, I finally asked her name, and I told her I would remember. Last week when they were in, I was fortunate enough to actually have them sit in my section. She was all excited when I remembered her name.
This week, grandpa flags me down when Mya is off at the bathroom. He and mom asked if I would come say hi when I had a chance, as Mya had been watching me all day. She came back out, I walked right up, and I said "Hey, how's my friend Mya today?" She showed me a new quilt her grandma had made for her, gave me a hug, and we chatted a bit. Makes me smile. :-)
At that same table later in the day I noticed a few familiar faces. Not faces from Omaha, but faces from my hometown Newman Grove. I walked right over, said hello, and sat right down next to Arla. I served Arla coffee many a times at the City Cafe back home. We chatted for a while, I gave her a hug, and said it was so great to see her. Not every day I run into people like that. Another big smile for the day. :-)
The husband in an older couple I was helping was a little hard of hearing, but I made sure he heard everything I said. Also enjoyed speaking with his wife. They were both so kind. When they got up to leave, the husband say, "Now you stay out of trouble." His wife said, "You keep on smiling." Another smile. :-)
One of the guys from my Wednesday morning party will come in with his family often on Sundays. The second Sunday now I have had the pleasure to help them out. They all remember my name, and Mr. Bruce is beyond kind every time I have the opportunity to serve him.
I enjoy a little fun with the cooks back in the kitchen throughout the day. Dante, Oscar, Bryan. Keeps the day fun and everyone's spirits up even when we get busy or we begin to tire. After being on your feet for 7 hours straight, you need some pick me-ups.
Another couple I helped out today were super friendly. After a while the gentleman told me he wanted the bill for these ladies sitting a few tables away from him. He had no idea who they were, and I said, "Oh we're doing one of those anonymous ones. How great of you! This is a cool thing to be a part of." After he and his wife had left I went to tell the ladies that their bill had been taken care of. They asked of it was the guy sitting a few tables away as he had said "Have a good day" as he walked by. They said they wished they knew who he was so they could have thanked him. What a cool thing! I've heard of people doing this before, and it was such an honor for me to be right there. Another smile for Jessica. :-)
Last major smile for the afternoon as a waitress at the Egg and I. New personal tip record for a day! Such generous customers today. Sure the little extra money can be nice, but it doesn't beat all the smiles and good moments I experienced. You always remember how people made you feel.
Hope everyone has a great week!
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