Brainrub

Since I started at my new job, one of my co-workers, Stef G., has consistently come up with very odd, random topics of conversations. If this were anyone else I might feel a bit odd or even annoyed by it, but he’s so genuinely entertaining that it’s actually a breath of fresh air.

Today, randomly, he and another co-worker (Simon B.) were discussing the ordering experience at our building’s deli. They got chili, and there were options like “spicy or extra spicy”. This led Simon to suggest that they should just have an option called “guess.”

The level of Monty Python that this conversation reached was actually pretty cool, and not in the way I usually refer to that troupe and its material.

A sample bizarre scenario: The soup of the day is called “Guess”, posted on a board at a restaurant.

Customer: I’ll have the soup of the day.

Waiter: ‘OK, extra spicy?

Customer: Uhhhh…. yes?

Waiter [shaking head and giggling to himself, writing further notes on his pad...]

I might actually eat at that restaurant.

It’s refreshing working with funny creative people again. It’s been a long time since I’ve had that environment, and it’s a welcome change.

I was officially hired on full-time on Friday, which was a full month a head of schedule. (I was still in a preliminary “probation” period via the recruiter that placed me here, Aquent. They are highly recommended.)

I have been asked to further blog about an upcoming bread-making tutorial I’ll be doing with my friend Andrea. I’ll try to take pics. We’re making both basic French bread and pizza, and I’ll be teaching how to properly toss the dough. (Note: I am not of Italian background, but Andrea is. I’m sure this violates some historical context but I’m not certain.)

Two more weeks until Spring. At a guess, 6 – 7 months until I take a vacation.

Onwards!

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