Yay! My orthotics are here!! day one and my feet already feel better! Back to work!!!!

Sad and Angry

One of the hardest things about being in the restaurant industry is realizing that you aren't a good fit, it isn't a good fit for you. I don't mind prep cook and plating desserts and salads, it's how I started picking up extra shifts in the first fine dining I worked in. I love the pace of the line without the heat of the fire. (No, actually I never work hot side if you want to know, I get kind of stabby).

However, when your body turns on you and says this is too hard for me, it pissed me off. I thought I was really getting soft because my feet just wouldn't shut up about the pain. In the end I quit orange hill on Monday and went to the podiatrist on Tuesday. X-rays confirmed the fear of bone spurs in my heels. Tiny little things. You can hardly see them.

I was casted for orthotics and should receive them next week. Until then, I am off my feet and looking for work. Yay me.

I am reading Bourdain again. Makes me homesick for the kitchens.