While everyone is enjoying themselves up north, I am back at home, tasked with working two shifts.  The first one is today and the second one will be tomorrow.  Once I have finished the one tomorrow, I will be going back up north to resume my fractured vacation.

Yes, it was nice to enjoy the perks of having paid vacation, but now I have to take what I can get.  Time to get ready and work day one of two.

Today’s high is going to be 93 degrees and the silver lining is being halfway done with my pre Fourth of July shifts.

To those of you who have to work during holiday vacation, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Get today done and tomorrow done.  We’ll be waiting back up north when you’re done.

Twin Muse: You got this.  Today and tomorrow and you’ll be on your way back here!  Good luck with today’s shift!  *sips coffee*

Yup.  Part one of my vacation is done and I need to return home to work a couple of days.  I’ll be back up on Friday after work to celebrate the Fourth of July.  Same bat time.  Same bat place!  Time to get ready now.

Today’s high is going to be 96 degrees and the silver lining is being back for a short while.

To those of you who like refreshing back at home, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Going back home?  We’ll be ready when you come back!

Twin Muse: Get those shifts done!  The lake will be waiting!  *sips coffee*

Well, I did it once again. You didn’t think that I would make a second one but here it is.

It’s another day at the lake with another breakfast that I finished eating. The dinner was good last night and breakfast this morning was great. I am enjoying this vacation a lot and it’s been a lot of fun so far.

Having done a few things yesterday, I have reached a problem. What will I be doing today? There is so much to do and only one day left…Only time will tell…

With my Muse and Twin Muse up north with me, we have all been having a lot of fun. I’m glad that there’s no story arc. It really helps so that things go smoothly for this vacation…

When this vacation is over, the normal arc will continue. Time to enjoy day two of my day at the lake…

Muse: What are you waiting for? Let’s go swimming!

Twin Muse: Yeah! Let’s go swimming! I’ll race you to the lake!

Whoa! You’re already in your suit?

Muse: I am! Let’s go down to the lake and have a swim…

Twin Muse: Let’s go, twinnie.

Alright. I’ll be down in a sec.

*Muse and Twin Muse both run down to the lake and jump in*

Muse: Whee!

Twin Muse: Cannonball!

*Muse and Twin Muse both joyfully swim around in the water*

I have just one more day tomorrow before the first part of my vacation is over. I will be coming back tomorrow afternoon for work and will be back up on Friday when I’m finished. Time to enjoy day two!

Today’s high is going to be 95 degrees and the silver lining is being able to enjoy my second day at the lake.

To those of you who like extended vacations, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: What’s taking him so long? This water feels really nice. Oh! I have to go! Why didn’t I go at the house? Oh well. I guess I’ll just… Hmm…The water feels warm all of a sudden…Well, it’s a good thing I’m in the water! Tee hee!

Twin Muse: Oh no! I have to go too! And now I don’t. It’s so convenient to pee in the lake. Tee hee!

With this weekend all finished, I’m now in the final stages of checking all the things that I packed. Swimming suit? Check. Flip flops? Whoa! They’re not in there but now they are! Check! Sunglasses? Just grabbed them. Check! Laptop? Can’t pack that until last. But check!

Like last year, I will be heading up north for the Fourth. And it’s not just any Fourth.  But the 250th birthday of this country.  I am hoping for good weather so that I can see the fireworks. You can’t have fireworks while it’s raining.

Oh, and since there is no story arc, we can relax and take it easy.

Muse: Yay! I’m all packed! Are you?

Twin Muse: So am I! Are you done packing already?

Just about. I just need to double check a few more things.

Muse: I don’t. I have only done that about 20 times.

Twin Muse: Well, I’ve done that 100 times!

Muse: Well, let me know when you’re leaving! I’m heading back to my house to read a book while I’m waiting.

Twin Muse: Well, I’m going to play on my Nintendo Switch 2 in the meantime.

Muse and Twin Muse: Bye!

*Muse and Twin Muse vanish in a beam of light*

I honestly don’t have too much more to pack. When everything’s in the car, I will be on my way. My brother is going up separately since I have to work on Thursday and Friday.  I will probably stop at a place in Standish to eat breakfast. There shouldn’t be any traffic delays, since I’m leaving in the morning.

Time to land this so I can be on my way. It’s time that I begin my Fourth of July vacation!

Today’s high is going to be 91 degrees and the silver lining is being able to go up north for the Fourth of July.

To those of you who like road trips and spending time with family, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Is he going to leave yet? I have already finished two chapters and I’m still waiting! I think I’ll go and check again…

Twin Muse: I already beat Super Mario Bros.! Is he leaving yet? I think I’ll check to see if he’s going to leave….

Just an Amazon Sunday today.  After that, I can finish my packing for my trip up north tomorrow.  That’s about it.  Time to get ready.

Today’s high is going to be 80 degrees and the silver lining is being able to unwind later.

To those of you who are enjoying this Sunday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: I have this Sunday off, since the Sous Chef is in charge!

Twin Muse: *sips coffee* Isn’t it great?  Time to start packing for tomorrow!

Yup.  In the midst of packing to go up north, I have to stop everything and spend a few hours with my friends.  Then go to bed at a decent hour since deliver Amazon tomorrow morning.  Time to get ready.

Today’s high is going to be 78 degrees and the silver lining is being able to unwind.

To those of you who are enjoying this Saturday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: The menu is awesome and the decor is looking great!  The grand opening of Très Génial was a success!

Twin Muse: *sips coffee* Indeed!  All the customers look happy, and it looks like the sous chef is doing a good job!

For June, that is.

After that, the Fourth of July vacation season is going to begin.  With that, I’m going to get ready for the day now.  I work Sunday and then I’ll be going up north for the Fourth on Monday.

Today’s high is going to be 75 degrees and the silver lining is it being Friday at last.

To those of you who are glad that it’s Friday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Wait a second!  Are there new Sous Chefs here?

Twin Muse: *sips coffee* No.  Did you just replace us?

Bordeaux:  Better than zat!  I just opened a new restaurant.  You two are going to be my Head Chefs for Très Génial!  I vant ze restaurant to be very trendy and fun, the ze menu needs to reflect zat!  Hurry!  I vant it to open by lunchtime!  I need a robust staff to run it!  You two, to Très Génial this instant!

Muse & Twin Muse:  Right away, Monsieur Bordeaux!

Muse:  Awesome! A new promotion!

Twin Mus:  Sweet!  This restaurant is going to rock!

I applied for a job yesterday and get some connections.  Friday is tomorrow, and I can’t wait.  Time to get ready.

Today’s high is going to be 74 degrees and the silver lining is the weekend almost being here.

To those of you who are looking forward to Friday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: A few of these plates are looking messy this morning.  I’ll have to pull the leads aside and remind them again.  Presentation is everything!

Twin Muse: *sips coffee*  The chef is never here!  I had to prep the menu again this morning!  One of the popular dishes is temporarily off the menu until we get our delivery next week.  I’ve about had it with this place.  I want to run my own kitchen!

Well, technically brunch since I will be meeting a friend from church at a restaurant around 11:00.  Besides that, the hunt continues.  I am also still waiting for my work schedule so I hope to get that soon.  Time to get ready now.

Today’s high is going to be 73 degrees and the silver lining is having lunch with a friend.

To those of you who like meeting friends for lunch, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: It looks like the new breakfast crepes are a hit. The espressos need a bit more kick.  Perhaps we need to retrain the staff?

Twin Muse:  The breakfast crepes are too sweet.  A few customers have said so.  Time to adjust the recipe!  The leads will have to try it.  *sips coffee*  I love being a sous chef!

Today, I am waiting to see what my schedule looks like at the Post Office.  Based on the days that I don’t work, those are the days that I will be going up north around the Fourth of July.  That will either be before or after the Fourth.  That’s about it.  Time to get ready for the day.

Today’s high is going to be 77 degrees and the silver lining is hopefully getting my schedule today.

To those of you who like planning for big vacations, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: The rush continues.  The leads are doing a good job!  The store looks clean.  The newest dish on the menu is a hit!

Twin Muse: They’re doing amazing!  Is the new menu for July finished yet?  Have the orders for next week been made? *sips coffee* Just placed the orders.  So far, so good!

Yup.  Today is another errand day.  Also another job search day, since the post office isn’t giving me anything for hours.  Time to get ready now.

Today’s high is going to be 78 degrees and the silver lining is getting some errands done.

To those of you who are already waiting for Friday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: The food is looking a lot better.  It needs to be cleaner as well.

Twin Muse: I agree.  Service is improving!  Keep up the good work!

What are you doing reading this? Everyone. Go to your father, give him a nice big hug or high five and tell him that you love him very much. If your father is not with you anymore, my condolences.

Still there? I mean it. Now is not the time to read this daily blog. Spend it with your father. As for me, I will be doing this in a moment. Today, I will be going to church with my brother, mom and dad, and grandma. After that, I’ll be going home with my family since I’ll be having a nice dinner at my sister and brother in law’s later on.

Still reading this? Enough already. Give dad your card if you haven’t already. Give him the watch and tell him that he’s the best dad in the world. And stop reading this entry. There’s not anything left to read. Really!

Today’s high is going to be 75 degrees and the silver lining is celebrating Father’s Day.

To those of you who absolutely love their fathers, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: I wish that I could talk to him. At least I can talk to my dad…wait! Where is my dad?

Twin Muse: Where is he? That’s a good question, twinnie! Where are you, dad?

That’s it.  Just a chill day with it raining.  I’m also catching up on laundry that I didn’t do yesterday.  That’s about it.  Time to get ready.

Today’s high is going to be 73 degrees and the silver lining is being able to unwind.

To those of you who are enjoying this Saturday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: It’s got to be better.  That last table was disappointed.  Leads, make sure your cooks do it right next time!

Twin Muse: The Filet Mignon was undercooked!  Work on improving it, okay?

Head Chef:  I am getting some compliments on the restaurant, but the complaints need to be addressed.  We are a Michelin Star restaurant!

Muse:  We’re working on them. Good job on that next table leads!

Twin Muse:  Those desserts were perfectly prepared.  Keep it up!

Yeah.  I know.  I’m excited too.  More research from the library book again.  Time to get ready and put this last day to use.

Today’s high is going to be 69 degrees (nice) and the silver lining is it almost being Friday.

To those of you who are looking forward to the weekend, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Just a steady breakfast rush.  Only seven tickets.  Let’s go!

Twin Muse: Eight more tickets here!  *sips coffee*  How are you all doing?  Awesome!  Keep up the good work!

Maybe.  Depending on the weather, my niece’s last tee ball game may be cancelled.

Besides that, I have a lot of library books to study on job searching.  I’m hoping that this can give me some fresh new ideas instead of trying the same old ones that don’t work.  Time to get ready now.

Today’s high is going to be 72 degrees and the silver lining is having another day to get things done.

To those of you who are enjoying your Wednesday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Eight more tickets!  You can do it!

Twin Six more tickets! That’s nothing, right!  You can get this done!

Besides that, another trip into town to address my shortage of work hours.  Time to get ready.

Today’s high is going to be 75 degrees and the silver lining is having Toastmasters later on.

To those of you who like Tuesday evening activities, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Another 20 orders done!  I think your order was one of them, Kyle!

Twin Muse: It was.  15 done on my end!  We’re keeping up!  Keep up the good work everyone!

Just another errand day.  More yogurts and other odds and ends.  Time to get ready now.

Today’s high is going to be 74 degrees and the silver lining is being able to get some errands done.

To those of you who like getting things done, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Phew!  Time to get started on lunch rush!  20 new tickets!  Let’s go, cooks!

Twin Muse: 18 new tickets!  We can do this, cooks!  I’ll help you!

It’s just another Amazon Sunday.  After that, the rest of the day will be chill.  Time to get ready.

Today’s high is going to be 70 degrees and the silver lining is having the rest of the day off later on.

To those of you who are enjoying this Sunday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: With this day off, I’ll make you something nice!

Twin Muse: *sips coffee*  Time to get to work on that.  He’s just going to LOVE this!

Just another open day before I work.  Time to get ready now.

Today’s high is going to be 84 degrees and the silver lining is having a day to unwind.

To those of you who are enjoying this Saturday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse:  Come on cooks!  It’s breakfast rush!  10 tickets!  I’ll assist in getting them done.

Twin Muse:  Eight tickets here!  You’re all doing a good job!

For today, it will just be more cleaning.  The bathroom will get cleaned and I will follow up on a message that I sent on LinkedIn. That’s about it.  Time to get ready.

Today’s high is going to be 79 degrees and the silver lining is it being Friday.

To those of you who are glad that it’s Friday, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.

Muse: Everything’s caught up!  What now?

Twin Muse: Same here!  Where’s the station lead?

Sous Chef:  *sigh*  He was unable to come in.  I have been filling in all his duties.

Bordeaux:  Why are you twins just standing there?  Do something!

Muse:  All the orders are caught up!

Twin Muse:  Yeah!  My station has no tickets!

Bordeaux: Très bien! I’ve never seen such splendid cooking!  Normally, we are still behind on orders but you two have been tres magnifique!  You two are promoted to station leads immediately!  I just promoted some new employees to line cooks so get going! Tout de suite!

Muse & Twin Muse: Oui monsieur!

Muse:  You heard him, line!  Six new tickets just came in.  Get cooking!

Twin Muse:  Eight tickets and they all have to be flawless.  I’ll assist.  Let’s get this done!