Episode 3: On a Hunt!

I have finally decided to join the France work abroad program that my school had. So I decided to look for a job so I can save up for it. I was walking around with my resume in hand, going to all kinds of places. I went from restaurants to supermarkets to clothing retail shops. I did not care which it was, my goal was to just look for any job to work for 3 months.

As I was about to go home, I walked by this restaurant that looked kind of interesting. I went to check out the menu and saw that the Chef and owner was Michael White. Michael White is a very well established Italian chef. Chef White is the executive chef of Marea (2 Michelin stars) and Ai Fiori (1 Michelin star, 3 stars in New York Times). Being shameless and fearless, I walked in and asked if they were hiring.

The hostess said they will give my resume to the chef. Then when I thought my day concluded, I stepped out of the restaurant and was on my way home. Then out of nowhere, my cell phone ringed with an unknown number. It was the executive Sous Chef of Morini. I received the call like literally 5-10 minutes after I handed in my resume.  He asked if I was still around the area, I said yes. So I went back to the restaurant and had a talk with him. He agreed to let me trail there for one day. Trail is a kitchen term that basically means a tryout for free for 1 day before they decide to hire you or not. What a way to end my day!

But that trail just became a dilemma to me. If I get hired, do I want to stay in a restaurant that is owned by a chef that is already well established? Or do I take a chance and go to the work abroad in France?

To be continued...

On the side note, I have learned many interesting things in my internship. Here is a pictures of something that I was part of.

Watermelon radish flowers. 

Here is a song for ya'll by one of the rising stars from Jay-Z's RocaFella Records. A lyricist and realist. His story telling ability are well demonstrated in his debut album, Cole World: A Sideline Story. For any real Hip-Hop fans this album is a must listen. He paints a picture so vividly through his lyrics.

J. Cole - Dollar and a Dream III
Sometimes this is all it takes. To me, dollar and a dream is a metaphor for taking a chance. What does it mean to you?