I stuck out like a sore thumb
This morning I took the kids to school. I needed to let the office know that Wednesday would be their last day here in Charlotte and get the appropriate paperwork for our move to Memphis next Thursday. Well, I overslept and it was a rush to get Zach and Abby to school on time.
Alas, we made it, but the caffeine tank was empty and I needed to fill it fast! Now, granted you guys aren't around me in the mornings where coffee is absent, but it's not pretty. I turned into our neighborhood Starbucks, the nearest Starbucks which does NOT have a drive thru, the nearest Starbucks in a business district, at close to 8:00 in the morning. Do I need to tell you how packed it was?
As I walked in the doors I was already 10 people back and should have turned around to leave, but this Momma NEEDED coffee! It was already 8:00 am. I'm usually on my second or third cup by 8:00!
The comical part about the whole morning was the waiting. Yes, they had the fastest, most experienced, most polished baristas behind the bar and there was still 18 of us waiting for our drinks. Yes, 18... I counted. Pitiful, huh? I had to, because it was quite the show.
Sixteen people waiting in line and eighteen people waiting for their drinks. Can you imagine? Well, maybe if you lived in a New York City you could, but we're in Charlotte, NC, in a Starbucks embedded in the local grocery store. As I looked around, I realized I was the only one in my UGG Boots, jeans, and sweater. Out of ALL the people in the place EVERYONE was in business attire. Yes, I stood out like a sore thumb as bankers stood in line with their blackberry's, blue tooths, and briefcases.
I was silently laughing at it all when I heard, "Venti White Mocha for Sara!" I snapped out of the comedy that was unfolding to grab my drink, when the guy behind the counter (who usually works nights.. and it's sad that I know that) tells me, "I don't usually see you in here this early. Were you at your daughter's school today?"
DOH! I still had the "Visitor" sticker tagged on my peacoat.
Let's see 34 people waiting for coffee. All have a tie or dress suit on except one. Look around. What doesn't belong? *ding ding ding* The sleep deprived Momma wishing she went through the McDonalds drive thru instead.
So sorry hun! I have been there before and its not fun.
At least you were not n a skirt with your skirt stuck in your pantyhose right?
Isn't that amazing what we will do to get "that" cup of coffee? I've been to a Starbucks on a Saturday morning where it was packed like that. I was tempted to turn and walk out too, but I HAD to get my coffee!!
See you are so brave....I would NEVER do this--go into a Starbucks full of business suits alone--but I would totally forget my tag on :) HUGS!
I revel in those momemnts. I love going to Panera after the preschool drop off, in my jeans with my recipes and coupons to sit down and make my grocery list. I look around at all the people with suits and laptops holding breakfast meetings and smile to myself because I no longer have to be a working stiff like them. hehehehehe
It's times like this, it's great to be different! (Maybe minus the name tag!) I bet you had some of those business suits envying you! Good luck with the move and all you have to do in the meantime!
what a morning! when you need coffee, one can do just about anything to get it! you are so funny! i laughed and cried at how you wrote this!
yikes! i guess moving day is approaching! is it all coming together.
i`ll be praying as you prepare and prep!
I would've been right there with you, no one gets between me and my coffee!
hilarious!
oh sweet Sara...what a funny little story...I love how you were the only 'dressed-down' person there and yet you WERE dressed up (to me) with your peacoat and uggs.
Glad you scored your drug of choice before you went crazy! :)
I can't believe that all your Starbucks are drive thru. We don't have a drive thru anywhere near here. And the line is always long. Although ours is a mixture of business people and high school kids with teeny tiny bodies in teeny tiny jeans. I still stick out like a sore thumb.
That is a great little story!! I so know how you felt!!
Funny! I wouldn't worry about it too much. Mommyhood is all about humbling moments. I know I've had my fair share and beyond, lol. Btw, I've given you some awards on my blog. Check it out here: http://akblessingsabound.blogspot.com/2008/10/awards-galore.html.
Happy Monday!:)