It’s OFFICIAL!

A few weeks ago I finally received my very own chef coats. They are nicely embroidered with the NANA Polar logo, my title and my name. I am now official.

See…

See...even my name is spelled properly!

Extra bonuses:
1. All people now know what I do and are free to let me know their thoughts on the food (good and bad).
2. The coats don’t come out of the dryer very well. I am forced to iron every week. How many chefs can say that they cook at the bottom of the plant AND get to iron their very own chefs’ coats?

It all adds to the ‘experience!’

Step aside Starbucks, McMurdo Coffeehouse is rocking!

Even though I am in a new position and am working odd and crazy hours, I decided to pick up a second job. I figured that a little moonlighting would keep me on my toes.

There are not too many options for this type of work and especially a job that would accomodate my changing schedule. My options were to be a bartender at either of the two bars, a barista at the Coffeehouse/Wine Bar or be one of the distributors of movies and alcohol in the station store. I thought the Coffeehouse/Wine Bar had the most potential.

The Coffeehouse is a great place to be; either working or just hanging out. It’s got this great atmosphere where you feel warm (mentally and physically) to just socialize or grab a good book and read in a corner.

I am working one night per week and have already identified the ‘regulars.’ The dress code is very casual and with great music and the smell of coffee and wine, what could go wrong?

I started working the end of September and am slowly feeling that I have a good handle on all the coffee beverages. Opening the wine bottles (some fortunately are screw top) and pouring the wine is the easy part. And people that frequent the Coffeehouse are very relaxed and easy going that it makes me look forward to the one night a week I get the privilage to work.

And with the addition of my red curly locks, I am finding the tips are much more plentiful.

Here are some photos of the infamous McMurdo Coffeehouse:

Welcome to the McMurdo Coffeehouse!

This is the side room. There is something there every night; movies playing, open mic night, live music, etc.

Isn't it cozy?