geez i am so bored with so much to do (school wise) but i am so burnt out from everything. work, school, life in general. i got maxwell's nails clipped and did my laundry so i was semi-productive. i am trying to think of something intelligent and interesting for ryan to read about.
katy was shot at 7:24 PM
well this working girl clocked out at 59 hours tonight. yeah, it has been a long week, and not nearly worth it. but luckily i have tonight and tomorrow for recovery before jumping back into another week on tuesday. school will be out soon and i am very relieved. and not only that, but only one more month til my 21st birthday.. hell yeah!
katy was shot at 5:48 PM
hey ryan.. you haven't done your homework in forever and posted on your blog so i think we should all get a break!!
Working in the restaurant industry, no matter your position in the company, the first priority is ensuring steady business and satisfying your customers. As Hattiesburg continually grows and competition increases, Chesterfields, a locally owned casual-fine dining restaurant, struggles in consistent sales and customer satisfaction. Chesterfields, conveniently located across from USM, battles with the booming business in West Hattiesburg as it becomes more developed towards Oak Grove. In evaluating the different facets of Chesterfields and performance of the business as a whole, the advantages and disadvantages will be illustrated and alternatives for improvement will be proposed.
With a relaxed atmosphere and broad menu, it is simple to see why Chesterfields can be a pleasurable dining experience for anybody. Unlike many of the typical chain restaurants, Chesterfield’s food is cooked fresh, many of our entrees, sides, and sauces are handmade by our chefs and adds a unique variety to otherwise ordinary food, such as the crab stuffed crawfish ribeye. The menu, stretching over five pages, offer appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, desserts, a full bar, and lunch specials. If money is the concern, no problem, although Chesterfields call itself “casual fine dining,” the prices are relatively low. All lunch specials are under ten dollars and includes one side item- while dinner entrees, such as chicken and seafood, served with two sides costs between $10-$20. Looking to do it big? The most expensive menu item is the 18oz. crab stuffed filet at $35.99, served with two sides and salad you are guaranteed to leave well fed.
Chesterfields is also architecturally well established. The inside layout allows for a lot of space to avoid feeling overcrowded and absorbs the sound so the noise level never increases too high. There are four primary dining areas inside Chesterfields: Sunroom, Private Dining, Main Dining, and the Bar. The Sunroom offers a wall-to-wall window view of Hardy Street and is most popular during lunch because it is the brightest spot in the restaurant. Private Dining allows for parties up to fifty people and is often booked during holiday seasons. Unlike most chain restaurant, Chesterfields accepts reservations of eight or more, making it easier for large groups to manage a dinner party. Main Dining is the center of the restaurant with a fountain in the middle, the large area is very comfortable and also allows room for parties of ten or more to situated. Finally, the bar allows for patrons to enjoy the games on the HD TVs at the bar or the booths and tables surrounding it. Adjacent to the bar is our patio area that provides an environment for smokers who no longer enjoy smoking inside. With plenty of seating options for any size party, what other reason do you need to visit Chesterfields? The answer is “Partio on the Patio,” our Wednesday night patio and bar fiesta with a live music. Located at the intersection of Hardy St. and Hwy. 49, Chesterfields finds itself across from the University of Southern Mississippi, up the street from Forrest General Hospital, and down the street from the Convention Center. Unfortunately, location, layout, low prices and gratifying food are not enough to operate a business. Despite the many advantages, Chesterfields also has a long list of disadvantages.
West Hattiesburg towards Oak Grove is constantly building homes and businesses and gradually more people are moving further from the inner city of Hattiesburg. While the location for Chesterfields would seem ideal, it has suffered the backlash of West Hattiesburg booming. People are unlikely to drive down Hardy Street with the grueling traffic and nonstop construction when more options are now available to them in West Hattiesburg, such as TGI Fridays or Wintzell’s Oyster House.
katy was shot at 5:11 PM
so i was lucky enough to be able to switch shifts (meaning i pulled my 3rd friday double and close at work) BUT i had off for saturday, which meant i was able to go to the blackout game with my family. my brother from tampa who is usm alumni flew in for the game and they all got to see my apartment and i went to my first game this season! afterwards, i went home to the coast for thanksgiving with my fam.. we did it early since my brother is in town. anyway, with 6 kids all under the age of 7, it is always chaotic and fun, and loud.. but the food was awesome. and the best part? coming home with 3 steaks, pork tenderloin, chicken breasts (fresh and frozen), italian sausage, week worth of gumbo, pasta casserole, crab cakes, and leftover turkey, dressing, and sweet potatoes. talk about lucking out.... but then this morning i get a call from my boss asking where i was for my shift this morning, which i asked someone to cover for me.. apparently they didnt show up and because it wasn't in the book, it was basically my fault. i was pretty pissed because this person owed me big time and pretty much fucked me over. oh well, i am not in too much trouble, it just upsets me when someone is crappy enough to do that to me. something else bad? my rent check bounced. not too sure what i am going to do right now, try not to think about it and figure it out tomorrow. i transferred some money so it is going to take a day or 2, just hoping the apt people don't call my mom. anyway, this is longer than i thought and i am exhausted. ciao
katy was shot at 3:48 PM
So guys, everything really sucks right now. I've worked 30 hours this weekend alone, still in the hole, and living with an ex-boyfriend is not a pleasant situation. Had to book it to the coast for my only day of sanity before ANOTHER fucking 30 hour work weekend. In addition, had to drop my first class so I can pick up shifts Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Lovely. I feel like I am going to burst.
katy was shot at 12:30 PM