Wow. What a week. I don't think "roller coaster" is even an accurate enough word to describe it. If you're from Virginia or have been to Busch Gardens, this week is kind of like Tempesto. Yeah. That's how crazy it has been. The week started out pretty chill. I didn't have any on-campus classes this week except for my Saturday class because my teacher was down in the states for a conference. So this week was like my pre-Spring Break week. I was hoping to get caught up on a bunch of homework (wishful thinking), but there are many circumstances that changed that. To put it in perspective, this past week I worked 50.5 hours. Fifty. And a half. Hours. A normal work week is 40. But there is a reason for my overtime. On Monday I decided that I wanted to take matters into my own hands. I was aware that there was a position open in the bakery. I thought, "Hey, this would be cool." Well, no one was moving on the idea of me getting trained in the bakery. So, I took matters into my own hands. I went in an hour early one day and sat in the bakery. I watched our early morning baker make cookies and I asked her a bunch of questions about working back there. The next day, I expressed my desire for the job to my general manager. He knew that I wanted the position but we would need to train someone to take my place as hostess before I could get back there. That was Tuesday. I go into work Wednesday morning to open the restaurant like I usually do. I got there a bit early so I could get some stuff done, like deal with catering orders and roll silverware. Normal stuff for me to do. The head chef comes up to me and asks me if Mark talked to me. Mark is the kitchen manager. I told him no and asked why. He said never mind and walked away. Super weird. I was very suspicious. Well, 15 minutes later, Mark walks up to me and says, "Be careful what you wish for," then he walks away. What is going on? Why is everyone acting so weird? Mark comes back later and says there has been an immediate opening in the bakery and the position is mine if I want it. I said yes, obviously, and I started the next day. 2 am to 8 am. That was my shift. Then I had to go back to being a hostess to make sure that everything ran smoothly. I left work at 10:30 am. The next day, I ended up working a full double. I went to the bakery from 2-8 and then counter from 9-1:30. I was supposed to work until 3:30 but it turns out that management is not fond of me working doubles. I'm fine with working doubles. It means more money. And let me tell you, that paycheck is about to be beautiful. My schedule for this week is mainly counter, but next week should be mainly bakery. As soon as we get someone trained, I can go back there full-time. Hopefully. Right now, I am trying to get some homework done. My assignments are done, but I am not caught up on my readings, which is my main objective for this week. It would be really great if I could get ahead on my readings, but again, wishful thinking. Side note, yesterday, my uncle and I decided that instead of playing video games, we were going to bake. He made a Crown Apple coconut cheesecake and coconut raisin chocolate chip cookies. I made bread in the shape of a turtle. It is super freaking cute. I love it so much. I was so proud of myself because that was my first time making bread from scratch. It came out super yummy. I am in love. Definitely going to do it again. I might make a different animal next time. Alright, back to the homework. Wish me luck!
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