Daughter L (and her boyfriend) persuaded us all to go to this Spring Rolls asian restaurant. They had implemented an all you can eat menu. It had a very nice, classy atmosphere, they previously had only an a la carte menu which served small, pricey portions. We were able to try quite a few items with an all you can eat price of $18.99 for lunch. Of course, we ate too much but we enjoyed it all, especially the bite-sized desserts. Well, we ordered a lot of bite-sized portions. The coffee was good too. I forgot to take photos.
We were served by a nice waiter. He asked us if we were celebrating a special occasion. We weren't so I just said we tended to eat out too much. I had noticed he had a tall, slim frame and thought he could have been a model. He told us the edamame L ordered was his favourite snack food at the restaurant. I teased him and said 'so that's your secret( to being so slim)!' He laughed and admitted his 'slim' secret was that he hated all the food in the restaurant. He said he didn't eat out a lot, in fact, he was more concerned with paying all his bills/debts. I asked if he lived in the area and supposed that he must've finished all his schooling. He had, which prompted me to suggest he could take up modelling. He took it as a compliment but said he had nothing in common with those types of people. Then he was on his way. It made me think it's hard for young people to find their way in life and settle on what they want to do. More often it's not a choice, it's a matter of paying your debts and surviving.
Then daughter L got a call from a good friend. She had just got laid off her promising first job out of university after just 5 months. Stuff happens.
We were served by a nice waiter. He asked us if we were celebrating a special occasion. We weren't so I just said we tended to eat out too much. I had noticed he had a tall, slim frame and thought he could have been a model. He told us the edamame L ordered was his favourite snack food at the restaurant. I teased him and said 'so that's your secret( to being so slim)!' He laughed and admitted his 'slim' secret was that he hated all the food in the restaurant. He said he didn't eat out a lot, in fact, he was more concerned with paying all his bills/debts. I asked if he lived in the area and supposed that he must've finished all his schooling. He had, which prompted me to suggest he could take up modelling. He took it as a compliment but said he had nothing in common with those types of people. Then he was on his way. It made me think it's hard for young people to find their way in life and settle on what they want to do. More often it's not a choice, it's a matter of paying your debts and surviving.
Then daughter L got a call from a good friend. She had just got laid off her promising first job out of university after just 5 months. Stuff happens.
It's a shame that a lot of people who survive by working in restaurants could never affodr the food they serve. Glad you had a fun time out. Valerie
ReplyDeleteSounds like a kid with a good head on his shoulders!! It's getting very scary out there for the kids...everyday new batches of lay offs!! The wages here are no way comparable to housing and I feel for all young people. At least we had a fighting chance!
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I am glad my older daughter was able to find a job teaching math in high school. Certified math teachers are in demand and many schools wanted her.
ReplyDeleteMy second daughter will graduate this May and hopefully will pass her board exam and get a job as a physical therapist.
Oh very interesting post a bit sad.
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Lots of restaurants are having a hard time making a go of it as people are cutting back on eating out. It's very expensive and not very good for one's health unless you can find a place that serves organic, local foods. So many restaurant foods have preservatives so as to keep them fresh for a long time. The fresh, organic foods cost more to prepare so the restaurant has to charge more, too.
ReplyDeleteIt can be tough for young people to maneuver through life.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a wonderful dinner! I'm sorry it's so hard for people...
ReplyDeletethe thing about buffets is that is that we as humans always eat too much. We usually trim our plate by looking a expensive menu prices.
ReplyDeleteBuckle up, it can be at times, a bumpy ride for us all.
ReplyDeleteYes stuff does happen and it is hard for young people the world over. jobs, owning property, establishing careers. All tough for them. Still cannot believe your kids are 22 and 19, yikes!
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