I was working and I saw that I had a request for me.  I love this but it also puts a little unwanted pressure for two reasons.  The first is that I didn’t recognize the name, so I might not remember the party.  I try to remember everyone of my guests but there is just too many.  Secondly there is a little pressure to perform as great as you did the last time.  Sometimes your just so ON that you can do no wrong, then when the guests return the expect you to just perfect again although I try to be everytime it can put a ton of pressure.  To my delight it was my girlfriend trying to surprise me and surprise me she did!  I have told her in past not to come in because I was embarrassed to serve her.  I want her to be impressed with my service but what if she is not?  As the evening went on I could tell she was analyzing my service and judging me.  For me being under the spot light makes me a little tight and for me to perform at my best I need to be loose.  Later that night she told me that I really do a great job and she enjoyed watching me work.  She said that I look so happy doing what I do and look as though I’m having so much fun at work.  I think now she can respect what I do!  Her mother though is really Japanese and thinks only of her daughters well being, to her me being a server is beneath them.  I’m not sure how I will win that battle but I will try!