If I were on tv, Panera would be the place were I would finally encounter my stalker. The audience would be sensing disaster as I frequented the same local day after day. But, alas, I would not heed any warnings. Panera is just that good!
I really don't know what I would do without my almost daily trip to Panera. I have to hand it to the employees though, day after day, they act like they don't know what I am going to order. They don't rush me and they don't try to correct me, even when I insist on pronouncing Fugi as Fiji. They also seem genuinely happy to see me everyday, although that could also be due to the fact that I am single handily ensuring that their kids go to college. But they always smile and always talk to Caedan and make him feel special. Even the lady in charge of sweeping the floors and wiping down the tables comes over and "chats" with Caedan. She will smile and compliment him as he is throwing food on the floor, thus making her job more difficult. I have no idea where they find their employees and what rigorous training problem they have, but they do an amazing job. Perhaps their employees are selected at birth?
If Disney World is the happiest place on Earth, Panera is a close contender. My Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, no gorgonzola with French bread, large iced tea, and nutty chocolate chipper cookie is the perfect meal. Caedan has been raised on their anti-biotic free chicken, thus far and I don't see it ending any time soon, stalker or no stalker.
However, I do feel like too much of a freak to go 7 days in a row, so I usually take Wednesdays off, stalker take note. Keep in mind though, that the employees are different at dinner time, then lunch time. So it IS acceptable to have 2 meals a day at Panera, which happens more than I like to admit. I also find myself driving to the other Panera in town, just to ensure that they do not think I am a weirdo for always eating at their restaurant, because we all know that the difference between freak and not a freak is only going 6 days a week, not 7.
5.31.2009
5.30.2009
The Neighbors
I wish we could be more like my neighbors. Although I am having a hard time deciding which one to emulate. Perhaps, I should become a compilation?
Choice A: The neighbor that has 6? 7? Maybe more? kids, that play outside all day in the road and around parked cars with no supervision. They also like to hold each other down and take turns getting beaten with sticks. Oh wait that one is WHILE being supervised by an adult.
Choice B: The neighbor that decided to replace their ENTIRE front yard with mulch and random small plants - actually this one kind of needs an accompanying photo.
Choice C: The family that has every inch of their house, backyard and frontyard covered with Christmas decorations, tastefully done, of course.
Choice D: This one might be my favorite, the family that lets their 7 year old outside with their 10 week old puppy. This wouldn't be that bad, however, the puppy doesn't have a collar or leash on. I am not even sure the parents are even aware that she is outside and the fact that she walks the puppy down the road without a leash. To be followed by the dog getting scared and hiding under cars and the kids crouching down beside the cars, coaxing the dog out again and again. I should be thankful though that it is the parents that walk the older pit-bull around the neighborhood without a leash. I mean let's not get too crazy.
Oozing with jealousy?
Now I know you are probably wondering where we fit into the neighborhood. Well I will tell you. We are the neighbors that rarely cut their grass, haven't put up the shutter that fell off 2 years ago, that only pick up the newspapers in front of our house on recycle day (which just went from every week to every other). Oh did I mention we are anti-social too? Welcome to the block. We are accepting applications to this very prestigious neighborhood now. I won't be seeing you at the pool.
Choice A: The neighbor that has 6? 7? Maybe more? kids, that play outside all day in the road and around parked cars with no supervision. They also like to hold each other down and take turns getting beaten with sticks. Oh wait that one is WHILE being supervised by an adult.
Choice B: The neighbor that decided to replace their ENTIRE front yard with mulch and random small plants - actually this one kind of needs an accompanying photo.
Choice C: The family that has every inch of their house, backyard and frontyard covered with Christmas decorations, tastefully done, of course.
Choice D: This one might be my favorite, the family that lets their 7 year old outside with their 10 week old puppy. This wouldn't be that bad, however, the puppy doesn't have a collar or leash on. I am not even sure the parents are even aware that she is outside and the fact that she walks the puppy down the road without a leash. To be followed by the dog getting scared and hiding under cars and the kids crouching down beside the cars, coaxing the dog out again and again. I should be thankful though that it is the parents that walk the older pit-bull around the neighborhood without a leash. I mean let's not get too crazy.
Oozing with jealousy?
Now I know you are probably wondering where we fit into the neighborhood. Well I will tell you. We are the neighbors that rarely cut their grass, haven't put up the shutter that fell off 2 years ago, that only pick up the newspapers in front of our house on recycle day (which just went from every week to every other). Oh did I mention we are anti-social too? Welcome to the block. We are accepting applications to this very prestigious neighborhood now. I won't be seeing you at the pool.
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