Laval's Pizza

I was really thinking hard about what to write about in my first post ever, when it came to me. I looked down toward my chest and saw that I was wearing one of my old, tattered, uniform-required shirts from the pizza joint I used to work at, Laval's Pizza in Alameda, California. A pizza joint that I would call my own for almost three years of my life.
I started working there when a frirend of a friend let me know of the current state of hiring Laval's was in. I jumped all over it. This was a place that I had known since my early childhood. It was a place where my elementary school would always call for "Pizza Parties". It was the location of countless post-season Little League trophy ceremonies. It was a place that has always provided me with unconditional comfort one greasy slice at a time. Laval's just has such an inviting vibe about it. The walls are covered with autographed, sports parapernalia and it seems and it seems that every corner of this place is occupied with your favorite childhood arcade games. As a young child this place was a utopia, but when I finally got behind the scenes, I was acquainted with the real Laval's.
When I started working there as a young, naive, 15 year old kid, I was in for a suprise. My jolly, braces filled personality was immediately met with the intimidating stares of real working men and women. While working on a minimum wage clock I slowly met and befriended a gaggle of different and distinct personalities. There were drop-outs, run-aways, drug-abusers and other lost souls each with their own personal niche or quark. I've seen writers, mechanics, musicians, comedians, athletes, prom queens and immigrants all walk through those doors. These people sculted me and became my friends. I was able to see the real world through the stories and experiences of coming and going employees. We all had one thing in common: we all played a part in the creation of exquisite pizza.
This place has really meant a lot to me over the years;l not only the pure taste of the freshest ingredients cooked atop a bed of home made dough, sause, and cheese, but the emotions and memories evoked in every bite. I recommend to anyone passing through, visiting on vacation, or even starting a new life in the Bay Area, to try my Pizza. You won't be sorry.