I have a confession. I think I'm going to throw up.

Boom. Big month.

July 2. Mid-term review. The dreaded Seaside Terrace. The disciplinary dock. When we are going to be scolded, this is where Adam takes us, torturous bliss. Yes, please look at that gorgeous view of the ocean while I crack the whip. 

I cower and avoid eye-contact with oncoming co-workers as I follow the chief Titan to the deck.

 "Are you scared?!"

"Just a bit....?"

"Really????!!!! WHY?! Don't you think you'd know if I weren't happy with you?"

I begin to breath again, and attempt to make eye-contact. Bahhhhhhhhhhhhh! All-in-all it is a positive review with mention of a future with The Ocean House. I leave happy. FANTASTIC!

Seaside Terrace, torturous bliss

July 3. Pull into the warehouse parking lot, (the employee gathering point where we wait eagerly to see which shuttle broke down on it's 352 mile daily adventure to lug all 400 employees to and from the big yellow house by the sea) I have about 8 minutes before Bob is expected to pull in to escort us to work, I think to myself, "I don't want to wait a year to get married, meh. Wait. It's leap year, November 2 is a Friday this year, people get married on Fridays all the time. Let's do this." My thoughts become reality after my text asking permission from the Mr. says YES! Please! And my Mother responds to my inquiry about an available date with a confirmation voicemail saying it's a go!!!! Now I just have to break the news to the rest of the world, including my bosssssssssssss.....

Besides the awesome LOVEFEST that our wedding will be, this lady/genius right here is what I am most pumped about!!! I have loved chatting and planning with her!! GROUP 5 NEVER SAYS DIE!

July 4-6. Go America. An All-American Quiche, Turkey Ranch BLT. Delish. Normal A.M. prep, mignardises, and Red, White, and Blue everything possible. Duh. A nice journey to Greenwich for my day's off, grilling with the Friend and fireworks. Boom Boom BOOM! Literally. 

Go AMERICA, Corn on the cob, hot dogs, and ddp. True American.

July 7. Let's do this. Except it is the ONLY day Adam doesn't come in until 10:30, he must have secretly known I was going to "call a meeting" and he was trying to torture me. Bah. So, once again, without making eye-contact, I told Adam that we moved the wedding up....

"So, um, Adam, Curtis and I got impatient and moved the wedding to THIS November....."

"Hannah! That is awesome!!!!"

"....which means, I won't be returning after my internship is complete....(I wince as I fear his reaction)"

"What?! WHy!?"

"um, I'd like to live with my husband...?"

"Oh Hannah......If I have to lose you to someone I guess it can be your husband"

Honestly one of the scariest moments of my life. 

The reaction from Adam was much more positive that I had imagined, Chef John has been threatening to have "his people" fire Curtis. His version of problem solving. whatev. 

So that is my month in a nutshell. 

Kidding. 

In the learning realm, I am still going strong, everyday is a new technique and secret. I am gaining more and more responsibility and my timing is improving daily. Ahhh. I LOVE it!

Monday-Wednesday, heavy restaurant prep, mignardises, and daily refreshments! Saturday: Brunch prep. Sunday: My little corner with the view! Crepes made to your liking, guest interaction, sweaty legs (200 degree burners with little ventilation and thick pants makes for a bit of discomfort.)

Key Lime Macs....proud of those feet!

"Greek Salad" Quiche. pre-bake. love these dudes.

An additional learning experience this month, Mignardise cart showpiece that doubled as a showpiece for Mrs. Royce's Bastille Day party for her 90 closest friends! Mrs. Royce is the wife of the fella who dropped $200 mil out of pocket to buy the little cottage we like to call The Ocean House. 

I'm on a Boat!!! Chocolate Sailboat!!!

Crashing waves, pinstripes, and an OH flag. DUH!!

High tide.

Aside from work, I don't do much socially. I WORK OUT!!! wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle. yeah. And I do homework, and plan a wedding. Yep. That's about it. I visit my Friend Curtis on my Thursday and Friday's off and when my friends from home come to the big city, I go and spend the day with them!!!! Thank you Aimee for the phone call, I LOVED our reunion in NYC!!! 

I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my ring bearer and my return home to Augusta to find my dress with my mom's and sisters!!! Can't Wait!!! bahhhh!!!! EEEEE!!! Big things happening, big, giant things happening. So, So pumped.  

Grand Central with my fav event planner!! Miss you cutie!

Until next time.....