Back To My Peeps
Last Saturday, I went back to the store after almost two months. I was so touched by the welcome I received. It feels great to know you've been missed. I've forgotten that, for two years, it has been home for me.Vicky was the first one I saw. Busy at the soda station, it took her a while before she realized I was a familiar face. Like her, Andrew enthusiastically quipped "Ma'am!" and grinned. And so it was announced to those who cared. The prodigal manager is back for a visit. April was torn between her want to talk to me and the need to distribute the desserts for the party. I went upstairs to check on Papits who also did a double take before greeting me with a hug. Josh was there, as always. I learned later that he also went on a hiatus. Daisy even gave me an order of large fries. I have to remember to thank her for that later.
I had a chat with most of the people I saw. Rai even went to the store so together we could infuse some craziness, just like the old times. It felt good to be back, even for a few hours. I was surprised at how little has changed with my absence. I'm convinced that, have I stayed, I would have also been doing the same old things. I know it would have been a safe option; I would not be faced with the stress of starting over, but I also know that I would be forever wondering about a different life.
As seen in Julia's Friendster account: one of my last days in the store
Good times, indeed!
posted by Irene @ 9:53 PM
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