A rebel without a clue.

I have a very small chin; I had no idea it was always under many Chinese chins! Met Manoj and he seems young and vibrant; he is waiting for the chef to come on shift before he leaves the guy in there alone: I can work unsupervised, definitely. He has a subtle Irish accent, but I guess he is Indian. Good first impression. 10 minutes and counting. Numbers plus high level of consistencies with food.

Strange day. Not really got into it even though I was up for 7:30am. Got to Cafe Rouge just on time. Vijay made me wait 15 minutes. He confessed that recently they've been quiet. So won't have enough hours regularly for me. Kept emphasising 20 hours. Not helpful and it sounds like they microwave everything and I really had trouble understanding his accent. Called Franco and will trial on Saturday from 9:30am. Sold my great-grandad's chain for £220. Enough to repay Paul. Called Berkeley Scott to get interview rescheduled for Tuesday. Will be better by then? Popped into Piazza @ Corn Exchange will see chef, Ben, tomorrow lunch. Come along to see Manoj earlier as don't know how long ibuprofen and coffee will keep this at bay? Waiting in the Lobby. Daniel Sherburn

Out for a dog walk on the Old Railway after a lot of rain. It's quite pleasant for 6th October. Snoops knows the drill. Bears shit in the woods and so does he. Lively puppy jumps up. Oh no you shouldn't do that. Nice and calm day no wind and very few people. Parkforce are at the triangle doing what except discussing dogs. And now we are over the top with him crazy stick and mud time. Daniel Sherburn