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Good Afternoon,

I can't say that I always thought that it would be a good idea to post my insights or thoughts regarding the restaurant industry and the pursuit of becoming a chef. However, those close to me that see the toll it takes on one's physical and mental condition thought it might be theraputic. I guess that I just needed a little nudging to make it happen. I guess I'm going to put it down and see how I start to feel.

Ok, I just turned the corner on my thirties and I realized that in the days and months leading up to this milestone, I could no longer look at myself in the mirror and not want to spit at who was looking back because I hadn't at least tried to realize my dreams and passions of becoming a culinary master. So the last few years I managed to vest at the huge financial company that I worked for and took all the security and moved "all in" on this career...(expensive)culinary school, rock-bottom wages, no legitimate benefits, and long hours. I've been doing it now for around a year and with the next post I'll examine some of what I've experienced up to now.

I'll be back with you shortly. Ciao.