Conversations...

So today I opened the restaurant, like I have for the past couple of Saturdays. We were off to a running start as a couple of men from Texas called ahead so we opened a few minutes early. Then because our sign was on we had a table, a take out order, and a couple of blended drinks to go all before we actually opened. The kitchen was scrambling a bit to prep but we made it work.

Well in the midst of things the phone rang, so of course I answered it:

Me: Sala Thai Goodyear
Max: Hi this is Max from (Company) I'm calling about your windows computer
Me: Are you sure? This is a Thai restaurant, we have a till, not a computer
Max: I'm calling about your windows computer
Me: This is a business number for a Thai restaurant, we have a cash register but no computer
Max: I have two restaurants in LA, would you be interested in doing business with me?
Me: We don't have a restaurant in LA, just this one here in Arizona
Max: Would you be interested in doing business with me?
Me: I don't understand
Max: I need a receptionist for my restaurant in LA
Me: I just moved here from Salt Lake, I'm not ready to move to LA
Max: Would you be interested in the job?
Me: This is my family's restaurant...
Max: Oh! This is a family restaurant, so sorry! Love you, bye!

That probably wins the prize for the strangest phone call I have ever had! I just had to laugh when I hung up the phone. It was a good morning, busy at the start then empty long enough for me to eat an early lunch, and then picked up for a lunch rush.

I think that is my favorite thing about working at our restaurant. The people I get to meet every day. We have regulars who come in often, or every few months, then the people who have never been in before. It's fun to talk with the regulars who know our story, and also it's great when someone who just found us has a great time and loves the food. There's plenty of crazy moments too, but it has been a great experience overall working at my family restaurant.

PS. If you're in AZ come by and get some Thai Food --> Sala Thai Goodyear

My Happy Place

So with my transition to the Valley of the Sun I was able to travel a little bit before settling into a routine here.
The weekend after I got here we took a weekend whirlwind of a trip to California. The beach really is my happy place. Give me the salty sea breeze, the sand between my toes and the sound of the rolling waves. Throw in a few seagulls and I could be content forever. The ocean speaks to my soul, I love being at the beach.

Here’s a couple of pictures of Huntington Beach:

Basking in the sun

Lovely warm sand!