Let me tell you a little bit about my first week working as a waitress in Ravintola Nokka. I hadn't done basically any waitress jobs before this, so I was really nervous on my first day. I was so sure that I will break all the wine glasses, and plates I would have in my hands, but luckily not. I learned so much in one week that I didn't even know that it's possible. Luckily as I have been working in the reception, talking to customers isn't that hard. But to ask what they want as aperitifs and waiting for their answers, and not having really any clue what should I recommend them if they didn't feel like champagne or beer, was slightly killing me inside. I felt embarrassed for not knowing the sparkling wines or cocktails we had. I was really excited to learn all them though, as well as everything else in the restaurant. When I had to take plates filled with food to the table and introduce them, panic filled my whole body and I probably sounded really stupid while stammering the words to the customers. My self-confidence faded because of the panic. I had a few bad days, even though I smiled at work. I like smiling and I will continue to smile, although everything isn't perfectly. I enjoyed the work, but I think this first week put a lot of pressure on me. I was hating myself because I hadn't studied the Menu enough. But when will it be enough for me? Probably never. I know that it's really typical for me to demand a lot from me, more than I'm able to do. But it's also a fact that keeps me going on and moving forward. The atmosphere in Nokka is fabulous, I don't even know the best words to describe it. Everyone is being nice to me and I always get answers for my questions. Today some studying (these will cover my wall):
Almost everyone likes to have some vacation during summer time, I didn't want that. I like to keep myself busy and Sundays are good time to relax. I may be tired in the autumn, but at least I should have some money saved. Also if I have a night shift, I have all morning to relax and enjoy summer. Like yesterday morning, we went to see PMMP in Maailma Kylässä festival. PMMP is a nice band, which I have been listening many years, and it was nice to see them performing live, as soon it's not possible anymore.
I really enjoyed there gig. Not only because of the music also for the good atmosphere they had on stage.
A piece of PMMP for you to listen. :)
So today's plan is to wash dishes, clean my room, iron some clothes, study the menus of Nokka in English, meet my dear friend Mika, go to the gym for a cycling class, and finally eat dinner and have a nice evening with my boyfriend. So the end of the day, just realx. Tomorrow I have a 10-hour shift!
Oh, and please feel welcome to come and eat in Nokka! Wonderful food and really tasty wines! (I've been tasting both during my first week) Check out the Nokka goes wild menu: http://www.ravintolanokka.fi/nokka-ihan-villina
Hope to see you there ! And have a nice summer! :)
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