Greek food, drummer Matt is leaving

I just realized that I have two friends named Matt. To clarify things, this college boy, our summer intern, who is the drummer of his music band, will be called "drummer Matt" from now on.

Drummer Matt introduced me to some Greek food today in a place called "Mac's cafe". This choice was a result of him contemplating over my request of "some place fun", and it turned out to be a very good decision. (I like this about Matt, he always thinks carefully before gives me an answer to my question or "assignment"--well, at least so far).

I drew a blank in my head when I heard of Greek restaurant, because I had never been to one or read much about it in books. But I liked this place at the moment we stepped in. It has two big rooms, both were crowded, but we didn't have any trouble finding a spot. Tables were set close to each other so if you are a first-timer to Greek food like me, you can stretch your head and find out what is going on on your neighbors' plates:) The walls are busily and friendly decorated with pictures of Greek scenes (I guess), and the Athens Olympic symbols.

We both ordered their specialty--"Gyro" (a type of pita bread with lamb, beef and tomato). It came with a very cute presentation: wrapped in foil like a baby wrapped in a blanket. I am not a fan of lamb, but it didn't bother me at all. I was really impressed by myself!:) The "Gyro" was a lot of food for me for lunch, but maybe because I was carried by a happy mood, (and because Matt was still hungry I guess:D), we even decided to split a Greek desert, called "baklava", a type of flaky pastry with honey and nuts. I can't tell you how happy I was that we did that--it was HEAVENLY!

Just after I got back to my office, I received a notice that Matt's last day of intern is approaching as the summer holidays is going to be over soon... sadly.

As with Matt, my friendship with surgical residents and research fellows comes and goes in a fast fashion as the result of the nature of their short-term positions. I think I don't like this aspect about my job much, but fortunately I am a much stronger girl now.