tonight i found out one of my managers from my previous job had an unexpected death in his family. it’s very saddening to know he’s dealing with this loss as he’s an all-around stellar individual. he was someone i confided in when i first had thoughts of leaving. i remember it well. we were sitting at table 41 and he was doing work-related things on his laptop, but he took the time out to listen to what i had to say. by the end of the conversation, he kept it real with me and told me he wouldn’t tell anybody, but that it sounded like it was time i left based on the things i was telling him. that always stuck with me. my mother always told me when you’re good to someone, nothing can change that, not even time. i believe the same is to be said about being genuine and kind. nothing can change that, and i’ll always be grateful for that and other moments we’ve had during my time at the restaurant.
i hate to see bad things happen to good people. i hope peace finds him, soon.
-ratha, 9:58pm, 3.27.18