And So It Begins...

Professional, eh?

The thrilling life of a college student... Accepting any job you can because "it's money". Or maybe, the exciting beginning to a wonderful career ahead of me. I do want to be involved with this industry after all. Let me back up a bit...

Last night was my first official catering gig with A'viands Food Service. We catered the President's dinner celebration of Southern Oregon University's 140th Anniversary. It was a dinner to celebrate alums, donors, faculty, etc. I got to have a first hand experience with everythingggg: set up, service, busing, take down, dishes, food prep/cooking, etc. I even felt all official (and slightly masculine...) in my uniform. *On a side note, I learned why guys hate ties so much... That thing was brutal!
Did I mention that I was assigned to serve the President, herself? Her and all the "really important" guests. YIKES. Talk about pressure! I am thankful to say, however, that I survived.

President Mary Cullinan in January.

And at the end of the night, while yes my back and feet were KILLING me, I felt like I walked away with good experience under my belt and I am glad that I have this job on my resume. It certainly will come in handy down the road when I am trying to make a name for myself in the hospitality industry!