Once upon a time, back in 2015, my life was a relentless cycle of textbooks and table service. I was an aspiring nurse, funding my degree one rushed order and cleared plate at a time, working in a restaurant that prided itself on one thing: reputation. We didn't advertise. Our popularity was built entirely on word-of-mouth. Keep that in your mind. It’s important.
I’d been there long enough to b...
