I've got two. One is brief. The other is lengthy.

Brief goes first. Today, I nailed the "recipe" for hand squeezed lemonade by the glass. Simple as it is to make, getting the fruit juice to sugar ratio is tricky. Orangeade didn't go as well for a by the glass attempt (juice is much more mild, leaving essentially a sweet water with a hint of orange), but I typically do pitchers for that anyway.

The other: My boss pulled me aside yesterday for a chat. I assumed it was to discuss the end of my employment as I go back to school, and I was more sure of it once he asked when I go back. Conversation continues...he mentions what a fantastic job I've been doing...blew his expectations out of the water...great employee...etc. So, instead of letting me go, I was promoted to crew leader, given a $.40 cent raise, and given the ability to work weekends on a strict "as able" basis through college, with my regular hours starting back next summer! I'm THRILLED about the promotion. First job ever, and I'm now on the same rank as the guys who trained me 2 months into the job!