See, we were short staffed last night, so people had to do double sidework. It sux, but that's the way it goes. (I didn't assign sidework, the other closer did. I was checking tables.) Even with that, though, not all the sidework was covered, so the closers were already going to have to clean up and restock the barwait. (A wait station is where servers get drinks.) Well, one girl left doing none of her sidework and another left after doing half. Plus, there was a ton of silverware left at the end of the night, meaning that a number of people didn't roll as much as they were supposed to. Damn skippys. There was dishonesty involved here, and a LOT of selfishness. These people were getting out earlier than us, and they left us with four times as much work as we were supposed to have. To put it in perspective, the kitchen closed at 10:00 and I didn't get out till after 1:00.

Grrrr, this WILL NOT be a repeat offense. If ANYBODY thinks they are going to dump half the restaurant's crap on me again, they are sorely mistaken. I understand that they wanted to get out, and I am happy to help people with their sidework even though closers don't have to, but you do NOT screw me over like this. As long as people are honestly trying, I will always help them as much as I can. The second you try to con me, the trust is gone and I will turn hardnose. Of course, like I said, I wasn't checking sides last night, I was checking tables. People were fine with their tables. The other closer shouldn't have signed for them (both closers have to sign your cashout before you can leave). I don't hold a grudge against her though. She had worked a double that day, and wanted to get out herself, so she didn't realize they were jipping us. We both made the mistake of trusting people. ... Never again.

The Shock, the Scandal, the Vocabulary Helmet!!!!
Saturday, June 15, 2002

Last night was a kick butt concert! :-) It was my old English teacher, Mr. Lancaster. Imho, it is a CRIME that "The Impossible Song" is not on the radio. I'm glad I finally got a better recording of him singing. It's bootleg, so it's still not great, but it's better than the one I have that keeps skipping and jumping. Oh, and guess what else folks. He makes fun of Creed, so I'm going to have you Tech Players peoples listen to that part. I guarentee you'll appreciate it. :-) ... Um, I have a confession to make. Don't know how much of a surprise this will come to my old highschool buds, but back in "the day" I had a hardcore crush on Mr. Vocabulary Helmet. Messed up, isn't it? Ah well, I'm over it now. The dude is just cool, in an eccentric sort of way. Lancaster gave me my loves for philosophy, writing, music, and theater. I told him after the concert about how he gave me the love of words. (He was the sole reason for that, and I'm glad I told him. It's important to let people know when they've had an impact on you, especially teachers. Otherwise the job can be altogether thankless, I'm sure.) Anyway, if you're interested in a slightly bad recording of some good music, lemme know and I'll letcha listen. Laterz folks!