Dear Lady at McDonalds

Dear Lady at McDonald's drive-thru on 2/21 at 12:38pm,
Thank you so much for letting me cut in front of you- you were turning right into the notoriously busy Tates Creek Center McDonald's and I was turning left. Even though you clearly had been waiting longer than I to get into the ever-congested drive-thru, you were kind enough to let me get out of the turn lane. As we both waited about 10 minutes to get through the line, I wanted to thank you for your favor. When I approached the window to pay for my food, I asked the teller to let me pay for yours also. I got the crazy eye. I explained that you let me cut in front of you and I just wanted to pay for your order as a "thank you" for your kindness showed. I got another crazy eye, and a "I don't trust you." (She literally said that, then looked at my credit card as it was fraudulent) and "We don't do that here."
So, I apologize that not only did I not get to pay for your food, but that you had to sit behind the discussion for 3 minutes extra. I tried to call the store manager to ask if this was common policy, but no one will answer the phone. In turn, I've submitted a comment on McDonald's website seeking clarification of this "policy."
Sincerely,
The girl in the Honda CR-V

Positive Energy and Shameless Promotion

I think I've asked everyone I know for positive energy and good thoughts and it really seems to be doing a number on me- a good one, that is! So thank you to those friends who whether through prayers or just good thoughts, help provide me with positive feedback and the energy I need to make it through this little rough patch.

I had an interview last week for a promising position. Probably won't hear back about that one until next week. This week I have a very exciting interview for a position that I really want, with a company that I find extremely admirable in their promotion from within, team atmosphere and overall friendliness of employees. I had interviewed for an entry level position prior to taking my previous job, and withdrew from consideration at the very end to take what ended up to be a more challenging position. The position I'm interviewing for now though, I know I wouldn't have been called for without this past year of experience I've had, so for that, I'm thankful.

I'm also thankful for Mr. Jim Host, who, after learning I was no longer with my former company, offered a kind word and permission to use him as a reference. It's funny to think I actually did a presentation with him to a large group of people. Didn't seem odd at the time, but now it does. He's a legend!


And then, on the topic of public speaking- I was on my way to Zumba with Kathy (my sister-in-law) who then reminded me that I ALSO spoke at my MBA graduation with one of the Vice Presidents of the company I'm interviewing for this week!


So, I'm feeling the positivity, and now have 2 points of promotion so far this week- and it's only Tuesday :)

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