January 3, 1989 (Tuesday)

Worked 6-9pm only. Forced to sign off early due to lack of business. Did aux/make/cut/bar/service (i.e. almost everything) prior to that. Simon fared badly closing bar alone. Finished very late despite slow trade. Had a nice chat with E. Gave staff meal to Nicole who thanked me for it.

Who cares about your liberty?

The Economist reported that British lawmakers have handed Tony Blair a stinging defeat, opposing a government proposal to extend to 90 days the period for which police can hold terror suspects without charging them. In America and Australia too, anti-terror measures are causing controversy as governments struggle to reach the right balance between liberty and… Read More: Who cares about your liberty? »

January 2, 1989 (Monday)

Worked from 12-10.30pm. Almost no break in between. Started at register but replaced by Esther to do service after the front service became messy. Accident – lost control and broke an entree bowl. Hanged a mysterious smile on face and deliberately tried to snatch business from other service staff. Helped out bar occasionally. Ken’s last… Read More: January 2, 1989 (Monday) »

January 2, 1989 (Monday)

Worked from 12-10.30pm. Almost no break in between. Started at register but replaced by Esther to do service after the front service became messy. Accident – lost control and broke an entree bowl. Hanged a mysterious smile on face and deliberately tried to snatch business from other service staff. Helped out bar occasionally. Ken’s last… Read More: January 2, 1989 (Monday) »

January 1, 1989 (Sunday)

Nightshift with Melvin. Dissatisfied with his relaxed style. Closed late at 11.30pm and for most of the last part, solo. Left in a flurry after that.

January 1, 1989 (Sunday)

Nightshift with Melvin. Dissatisfied with his relaxed style. Closed late at 11.30pm and for most of the last part, solo. Left in a flurry after that.