You were my customer once. . . .

So maybe God knew I needed a little boost of self-esteem or something today, because He sure provided it, albeit in a hilarious way.

My friend Mindy and I have a favorite lunch spot (and dinner sometimes!) that shall remain nameless. Anyway, I also have a favorite employee there. I refer to him as the cute guy and Mindy and I have conversations about him nearly every time we’re there. No this isn’t a serious attraction and I’ve never thought anything more of it. I always say the burritos he makes are the best, because they’re made with love. THIS WAS ALL IN JEST! So when I see him, I smile and go on with my lunch.

Then came today. Mindy and I had a whole conversation about him and how we thought he looked unhappy today. She accused me of having a secret love for Ricky Martin because I think this guy’s cute. I gave her “the look.” I begged not to have to go back to work. She said we had to. So we left. As I’m saying good-bye to her, I notice Cute Guy standing there behind the restaurant doing something or the other. The office building for the restaurant chain is right behind the restaurant, which was where I parked. As I’m about to get in my car, Cute Guy shows up at the front of this office. And he looks straight at me and says . . .something. I say, “what?” He repeats, “Are you okay today?” I look to my left and right, realize he is indeed talking to me and say, “Yeah. I guess.” I’m thinking, what the crap is happening? Am I in another universe? Then he asks, “So what’s your name?” I tell him my name. He tells me his (Cesar). We shake hands and smile at each other. Then he ends with this kicker: “You came in as my customer once and I wondered, What is her name?” I smile; he smiles. We say “nice to meet you!” and I go off to work.

I call Mindy to tell her this story. . . .and she says: “I saw the whole thing! I can’t wait to tell Michelle this one!” What a day!