Working my DREAM JOB, albeit temporarily ~ #minnowuprising #busy

I'm some what in the middle of jobs right now. I am part of a start-up that has had good reviews, but monetizing that model 24/7 for myself to survive has not been realistic. To say that I took a leap of faith would be an understatement. But that's what life is all about. Michael Jordan said it best, "you miss 100% of the shots you never take". I took a shot, and so far it hasn't panned out the way I had hoped. But it's not all for naught and there still could be light at then end of the tunnel.

In the mean time to supplement myself, I have been so fortunate to know so many people who have great livelihoods who know me, and are willing to let me work for them in a snap. One of those quick side gigs is...working in the kitchen of a restaurant.

An old buddy who I went to high school with helped open up a really successful restaurant in Richfield, MN, called LYN65. They actually hosted my weddings grooms dinner at their location. It was delicious and we all had a great time.

Since then though, he has now helped out with a new Mexican concept called Centro/Popol Vuh. Centro is already built out and in operation, Popol Vuh will be attached to the same building but is still in progress. Essentially you have laid back, counter/bar service on the Centro side, and more sit down style at Popol Vuh.

In lieu of pictures of me cutting up a bunch of produce, salivate at some pictures of the tacos I had my first time in. And if you are a resident of MN, or visiting soon, I highly suggest making your way in for some absolutely delicious Mexican fare. I've never been a fan of a place with $4 tacos and the protein portion is so miniscule. The portions here are huge! Two tacos and I was STUFFED!

I have worked for years in the serving industry going back to my early 20's. But one of my dreams as a child, was to be a chef. It was that or a magician, and although I was pretty damn good at magic growing up, making food that people loved put a bigger smile on my face than tricking them with magic. It also pays better, for the most part.

So when I asked him if I could come help out in the kitchen, he didn't hesitate. I have now worked 4 shifts and am starting to get my calluses. I do love to cook at home so I have a fairly nice knife set which I bring with me. But I don't normally go through 2 giant bags of onions, a massive bag of tomatoes, shallots, and 20 bags of flour tortillas (for chips) in a single day. I would gander my knives have gotten more use in the past 4 shifts than they had in the last 2 years.

I've worked the fryer and made marinades. I pickled red onion, which I julienne'd myself. I've packed Chorizo and cleaned oysters. Peeled carrots and shredded cabbage. Swept the floors and cut my fingers 3 times, none of which required a band-aid. I'm picking up more and more Espanol every day and am liking the music that I can't understand more every day too. The free food is a bonus and everyone is nice and a joy to work with.

Some day I hope to open a bed and breakfast on my farm (which I don't yet own). I will be the head chef and will wake up with a smile on my face everyday, ready to put a smile on your face at breakfast! Just getting all my studying out of the way now while I can.

Blessed and gracious for some people in my life, just thought I'd share. Cheers y'all!