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They were just potatoes. They sat on our plates next to our omelets and our bacon strips. They were just potatoes and yet, they were not. The first bite was full of flavor: rosemary, garlic, paprika. Without these potatoes, the meal would have just been breakfast. Our meal suddenly became a feast. Sometimes the most wonderful things come in the simplest forms and from simple ingredients. Tonight I tried to replicate that fancy feast from Kaila's Cafe. Here was the simple process--- I peeled about 4 potatoes, cubed them, and added seasoning. The seasoning consisted of rosemary, garlic salt, pepper, truffle salt, and paprika. I preheated the oven to 425 degrees and put the potatoes in for 30 minutes. They were crispy and tasty. I don't know if they were the same as Kaila's but they were still wonderful and even better made out of my kitchen with my own two hands. Plus, I could share it with my favorite people. Keep it simple and enjoy the many bites of life. Bon a pet...

When I was a freshman in college our professor made us listen to a TED Talk given by a CEO of a large company. His topic was about acknowledgement. He reiterated the importance of acknowledging everyone, whether it's smiling at a person walking past you or knowing the name of every employee in your company. This CEO, whose name I have ironically forgotten, took the extra steps to not only remember a name but to take a genuine interest in a person's life; remembering their kids' names and memorizing the previous conversations they've had. By doing this the CEO made connections with people that he treasured and it enriched his life with happiness. There are people who will forever remember him as a genuine and kind man, words I hope help to define me in the future. While working, I had the privilege to meet a similar gentlemen named Danny. He was painting a part of our surf shop and sported the look of an old uncle who lived on the beach in his paint-spattered Crocs and...