It is really sad that I have to check the date, on my computer, every time that I post here on my blog. There is something about Costa Rica that causes you to lose track of time and of dates. I just realized that next Friday is my birthday. It seems to have crept up on me. Today was a non-momentus day for me. I was the expediter/fry cook again. We had several new specials - Del Ray with Langosta (Lobster) or Camarones (Shrimp) so I had to learn how to plate them and decorate (garnish) them. Lunch was busy and we were packed. After work, I stayed around to meet with Demian, to have him fill out and sign my Mid-Term report. He read over my notes (what I have done so far in the five weeks) and then he is to fill out his part saying how I have performed. He will return the form to me after he has had a chance to talk with the Chef and Sous Chef about my performance. He also challenged me to study two hours a night, so that I may learn Spanish. Up until this point, I have been able to get by, communicating with either hand gestures or having someone translate for me. Guess that is over! Tonight I spent my two hours studying and looking up some English phrases, and translating them so I can talk to the people I work with tomorrow. I have these phrases written down and will memorize them as I ride the bus in to work.
Tonight, my housemate Shiv (Chip) and I made (well, he provided the ingredients and I cooked) Jerk Chicken, made from a bottle of real jerk seasoning that he brought from Jamacia, butternut squash and Oky had made Lentils earlier in the day. It was so nice for the three of us to sit at the table and eat together. Breakfast is when ever you are ready for it, and Oky does not provide dinner, so dinner is whatever you want to fix. Since I did the bulk of the cookingtonight, I didn't have to clean up, so I am off to bed, to get some much needed rest.
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