Today, I had about 45 "free" minutes to myself...so I splurged and went to Starbucks! Splurged...cause it just costs too dang much for the drinks there. And, I don't drink coffee (don't like it, never have, in fact -- never even drank a cup of it my entire life!), so what the heck! Truth is, they have this awesome Chai Tea Frappachino that I really, really like. So much so, that I think I've finally figured out how to duplicate it at home. Use evaporated milk, honey not sugar, brewed chai tea, and ice, all in the blender. Or just iced. Topped with cinnamon, and whipped cream, if you have it.
After I ordered my drink, I went to wash my hands. Okay, besides just wanting clean hands, I'd spent the previous several hours with little guys in elementary school. Hmmm, sticky hands all over mine. Fun kids, but sticky little kindergartners!
On my way out of the single-room restroom at Starbucks, when I was greeted by a little 4-yr old girl and her 10-ish yr old sister. The little one looked up at me and smiled big, and said, "You're Be-autiful!" What could I say? I had to laugh and smiled back at her and tole her that she was beautiful, and have a fun day. Now, you gotta laugh. I'm not fishing here, and I'm not going to "go there" but I will say that this was the first time ever in my life to have had this unique and spontaneous experience by such a young child. Her smile was so bright, how could it not just make my day!
And I have to say...I kind of needed something nice to happen.
This was just perfect!
After I ordered my drink, I went to wash my hands. Okay, besides just wanting clean hands, I'd spent the previous several hours with little guys in elementary school. Hmmm, sticky hands all over mine. Fun kids, but sticky little kindergartners!
On my way out of the single-room restroom at Starbucks, when I was greeted by a little 4-yr old girl and her 10-ish yr old sister. The little one looked up at me and smiled big, and said, "You're Be-autiful!" What could I say? I had to laugh and smiled back at her and tole her that she was beautiful, and have a fun day. Now, you gotta laugh. I'm not fishing here, and I'm not going to "go there" but I will say that this was the first time ever in my life to have had this unique and spontaneous experience by such a young child. Her smile was so bright, how could it not just make my day!
And I have to say...I kind of needed something nice to happen.
This was just perfect!
