the pattyo

I took a blogging day off yesterday for a variety of reasons. But here I am … exhausted, but here.

After the opera on Sunday a bunch of my opera pals, Dan, Jameson and I went to Il Fornaio for dinner. I had a wonderful time, and I was so honored to have my friends agree (and pay for their meals) to come to celebrate my birthday. I must say that the waiter we had was really horrible. I was fairly shocked at how he treated us, and how, if we weren’t ready immediately, he’d quickly leave, as if he was annoyed that we were taking his time. How odd! I suppose he just didn’t want to bother with us because he knew he’d have his %18 tip added on automatically. Pathetic, no? The food was delicious, and I doubt I’d nix Il Fornaio merely because of a rude waiter, but what a shame that someone would treat us like that.

Oddly enough, this is the second time I’ve had a bad experience with a waiter at Il Fornaio. Hmmm. Maybe it’s me?! Maybe they don’t like me. Is it my pit black? My hair? What? I always try to be very nice. Really I do! I complained the last time. This time I think I’ll just let it go … I don’t want to get a reputation as a whiner.

Oh … except I’m a musicians so I guess I AM a whiner, eh? ;-)

Now it’s time to prepare for Thanksgiving. Yikes! I can hardly believe it’s November, much less Thanksgiving. But t-day means Brandon and Kelsey will be here. Woo hoo! I’m excited! :-)
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