Permanently at Proto's

It all began in July 2007, I was resigning at TimeZone Youth Center as the Administrative Director in a few weeks. It was a nice, warm starry summer night, I was hungry and I was with good company. I was with a few friends one late Sunday night, while in a small downtown like Boise, every store and restaurant was close, but one. I was hungry and dragged my friends to join me to enter into Proto's pizzaria. We sat outside in the patio for a late night dinner.

After looking at their menu, I began to scope out their place and the feel of the restaurant's atmosphere. A random urge came to me, and I realized I was going to be unemployed in a few weeks. I thought well, I could work as a server while looking for another job. So, I rescanned the menu, and it looks simply delicious. It's a great fun and laid back atmosphere to be. The staff were friendly. It felt like a real cool place to be, so why not ask someone if they were hiring. When I asked the question, if they were hiring? That's when I met Chris Stackpole, the great GM. He responded saying, "Just for you, I can make it happen. Why not come in next Monday afternoon." I sharply said, "Sure!" Then, I thought, what the heck am I thinking! Don't I need some time off, like a vacation for a month after working so hard from directing a youth center all year long? But to be honest with you, I had no clue what was next in my life. I had no clue what I had ahead of me.

Over a year has gone by, I still work at Proto's This year I was offered the opportunity to be an assistant manager. I took the offer, and I am currently juggling two jobs. As for now with our economy and my lack of clear direction, I feel I have found my element for this chapter of my life.
So far, I love what I do. I love managing and empowering people. I have enjoyed being able to orchestrate an entire crew in the midst of a demanding, busy and hungry customers. Oh, what a combo. It like a ship captain stirring his ship to move onward, whether the weather was stormy or gliding through a quietly clam scenery.

But I still wonder what's next... How will I stay in this type of job? If anything, this new management job has confirmed my passion in life. I guess, I will just need to be a good steward of today and let tomorrow come...

During my past time, I've been watching...

Getting back into blogging...

Family events or just random get together with friends, many have asked for a blog update. So, here it is, my personal thoughts and reflection, my current events, and the rest will simply just my life.
People have asked, and I am finally inspired to share.

Let's keep each other posted ;)