Snails Pace

"Inch by inch, it's a cinch. By the yard it's hard."

I don't know who originally said those words, but I received them this morning in a text message, and they could not be more true. Visible progress. Every day, moving towards something greater, something bigger. Too often I get weighed down by the big picture and this weight is often times 99% worry. I'm a chronic, self professed worrier, although I have made great strides in the last couple of years to put a stop to that. Why? Because 99% of the time it never comes true. 99% of the time, my fears turn into silly notions, and more often than not, I am forced to laugh at the absurdity of the entire situation that I have constructed in my mind: the scenario and the outcome. Stinkin' thinkin. It's only me that can put an end to the continuous thought feed that runs through my head.

The past couple of weeks I have felt like I am moving at a snails pace. Not even an inch. But after a while, all those small movements start to accumulate and create distance. I might have only achieved an inch in total, but it's an inch further than where I was. Visible progress. So I ask, what's your visible progress? What progress did you make today?

In my quest to figure out myself and what I want, I have decided to go spend a night in a full service, commercial kitchen. The thought of going into the cooking industry has been a niggling thought in the back of my mind. So, in order to better equip myself, I'm heading off in the depths of a restaurant kitchen. JaroBlue, located here in Calgary, is an amazing tapas restaurant located on 17th Avenue. It's great for a date, a starting point for your night or just an amazing bite to eat. This is where you will find me tonight - in the kitchen, watching and doing as I am allowed. I spent one night there before, but it was a Wednesday night and slow. Jonas, the head chef, informed me that to really get an idea of what a good night looks like, come back on a Friday. So, away I go. Pictures to come shortly!

Have a great weekend.