SERVICE WITH A SMILE

Today, my brother invited me to an early breakfast at IHOP. I'm usually ecstatic at the thought of edible frisbees drenched in boysenberry syrup, but it was one of those mornings where you drag your feet and leave the house with hair that is reminiscent of barbed wire.

However, our waitress was in an overall chipper mood. It was difficult to break a smile at first, but it's not everyday you get service with such shining presence. It's true what they say, "A great customer experience can only be delivered by someone who wants to give it." - And that she did.

She briefly shared a story about her inability to hear and speak as a child. She had difficulty communicating because she did not understand English upon arriving to America. Eventually, she was able to undergo a procedure that allowed her to hear. She explained that because of the miracle that was blessed upon her, she could not help but talk aloud and spread good cheer amongst us all.



LESSONS LEARNED: 

Appreciate life. Plain and simple.




ps. I did find the time to PLAY WITH MY FOOD


I'M SHEENA

BAGGING BEANS AND TAKING NAMES

Today, me and several other volunteers bagged, labeled and boxed roughly 4,850lbs of red beans at the San Francisco Food Bank.  I feel accomplished knowing that there's plenty of protein and gas to be distributed amongst the thousands of hungry families in San Francisco.

If you haven't done so already, sign up.

See you there tomorrow!

I'M SHEENA