Murphy's Law

Definition: An epigram that's typically stated that "if anything can go wrong, it will, and it will happen at the worst possible time." The Law of Gravity is felt every moment of every day. I feel the effects of Murphy's Law every couple of shifts.

It's getting to be that time of year. Perhaps because of the lack of football, the cold winter air, or because of exam week followed by winter break, but everything slows down. Lots of stores and restaurants are forced to cut back but this doesn't mean it's always slow.

You would never expect a restaurant to be in full swing in this town on a Monday. But, it's always when you're under staffed, minimally stocked, the bartender is on a liqueur run, and the veteran kitchen guy is sent home when Murphy's Law rears its ugly head. And when the ball starts rolling, it does damage:

My whole section needed refills, I had kids running around, a keg floats, the computer is unresponsive, the food is burnt, and a table wants to play 20 questions about the menu. Ugh! I have been near tears because of this chaos. Honestly, it's scary. It's not a fun thing to have to constantly apologize... to everyone.

But, just as fast as it hits, the storm subsides. It's good to take in that long breath after a rush! Very calming. I assume that's what smoking a cigarette would be like. So, on a particularly slow night, tempt Murphy's Law by sending a couple people home. But make sure they're just around the corner cuz I don't wanna cry!