Something to Blog About . . .

I went over to Koryn's place at Simei yesterday for KTV and mini party. I would say, it was awfully awkward. I owe my thanks to Koryn however because she gave me new experiences. Through Koryn, I've gotten to know auntie Christine and fellow chef Danny, boyfriend to Chevron, Koryn's future sister-in-law. The experience of being guest and also one evening only cook at Koryn's place; panic, nervous, challenging, embarrassing, awkwardness, panic panic. I got lectured by Koryn like a little kid and auntie Christine added on to the challenge. Koryn, in case you're reading this: I'm terribly sorry, my bad. I apologise for my horrid manners and attitude. I wouldn't blame you if you never invite me over ever again.

Anyway, I learnt valuable lessons from the cooking at Koryn's place. Firstly, never forget your role as a guest, dump your role as a chef because you're not at work. Secondly, fail once and your 'customers' will begin to doubt your culinary skills, so always be well prepared. Under any circumstances, never do your misc-en-place late. Always, and always, understand peoples' needs, listen attentively and note down their eating habits. Last but not least, eat humble pie. In any kitchen, at home, at a friend's house, etc; listen out, be observant even under informal setting and you will learn a thing or two. Finally, socialise, in any place and setting because you will never know where you'd find your next network. It could be your next customer, supplier, future colleague, etc.

And by being in different places with your friends, in another place out of your own comfort zone, I realised you actually see their various sides of their character, you learn how different people react to each other and how your friends react to your every move. From interacting with people, you'd understand yourself more and change to adapt to different situations.