My Three Favorite Words

It’s not like I’ve ever had favorite words in the past, or even thought about such trivial things . . . I definitely didn’t search for these gems. And it’s not that they sound eloquent or mysterious, rousing inquiry as to their meaning. They’re my favorite three words because, when I hear them, a cool wave of relief and accomplishment spills over me and washes away all my tension and anxiety. We’re all in. Those three simple words, for me, mark the coming of the end. I’ve done it. I’ve survived yet another dinner service. I can see the finish line of yet another marathon day. Another day in the kitchen filled with a myriad of stresses and emotions coming to a close, and the satisfaction of giving our guests such a memorable dining experience.