I was told I might have to bartend. After the last two nights, I really wasn’t in the mood. There was a chance it would be busy, but I had my doubts. People went out strong to quite strong over the weekend and I figured they’d be licking their wounds tonight. Turns out I was [...]
Halloween is like spring quarter at UCSD. After seeing the same faces for eight months, all of a sudden the hottest women in the world show up, and, yes, I’m including myself. I don’t know where they hang out every other night of the year, but on Halloween they fly in from where ever it [...]
After five and a half years of bartending, I finally figured out how to boost my tips: provide a modicum of customer service. Just kidding. That idea just smacks of effort. What boosted my tips last night is dressing like a woman. I doubt it would work year round. I’m sure the novelty will wear [...]
The Jeopardy answer is a Skunk, a Chef, Tom Colicchio. The question is name two identifiable Halloween costumes. My first thought was to dye my mohawk white and be a skunk. Then I saw my chef’s jacket hanging in my closet and realized all I needed was chef’s pants and a bandana and I could [...]
Waking up is tough. Getting out of bed is easy. Leaving the house to go to the gym is near impossible. Five years ago, I would set my alarm for six fifteen and be at the gym at seven. Now I get up at ten thirty and rarely make it past my computer. Hey, that’s [...]