1step closer to my dream

Well, I would like to announce to all my friends and loved ones that I was recently given and have accepted this great job opportunity to work as a supervisor for a company for their launch of restaurant at an Air Canada Center (loads of concerts are held there and we will be providing catering services etc there) and supervision of stuff in two other restaurants they have in Toronto.

Yes, I know! I am one step closer to my ultimate dream to open, own and manage my own restaurant as an extension of the restaurant that my family has been running for over 80 years, and this is very exciting to me!!

Life is funny.

Because everything fell into the right place, as soon as I have determined to stay true to who I was and made a commitment to take any necessary actions to turn my dreams come true.

I did not have the courage to explore my opportunities to work in the restaurant management business, because I felt that such things are usually taken care of within the owner's network of people and never advertised in public, you know? So I accepted such fact as that and continued looking for jobs in the corporate companies. Stupid, I know, but very lucky, cause I just got what I wanted, I tell you ;)

Growing up seeing my parents working in the restaurant socializing with the customers and accommodating them with Japanese serving skills and manner, I think that this *serving people* in the restaurant business is in my blood. Although I am interested in the management side, I believe that one needs to understand what needs to be taken care of in the order to present ourselves professionally, serve customers providing them a precious restaurant experience that could brighten up their day/spirits, you know?

But the reality is, I do not have much deep understanding and experience working in the Canadian restaurant business. I must know how it works and its challenges.

I feel that working with the owner of the restaurant (a very warm hearted Jewish gentleman) and the chief cook (humble Japanese cook whose hard work that I admire and respect) will bring more than what the money can buy. I already learned and gained something very inspiring and passionate just by talking to them.

The energy is right. I feel the door has finally opened for me. and I feel that all the experience that I have had in the past were only the preparationary thing for me to get where I am right now :) I feel that I am now ready to explore my adventure pursuing my dreams working in the restaurant business and this is very exciting to me. I am very thankful for this, and will devote my passion, energy and soul into the project and can't wait to see myself, our team and the company growing in near future!!!

:)

Today is my first day. I am about to head to the gym and get ready for my day.

You all have a wonderful day. Life is what you make out of, and we have our powerful minds to turn everything into the positive!

Peace and love,

Kumi