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i got into an 'spat' with a co-worker last night. my problem seemed to annoy her more than anything - she literally refused to help me with this problem that was easy to fix. i hate my job one day then i don't want to do anything else the next. there is a lot of people that make this job so v. worth it.
Sunday night a man came in, he was very very charming. he was from illinois & he was on his way to new mexico for his grand daughters high school graduation. then all of a sudden, he tells me i look so so very much like his daughter! the same quick infectious smile, mannerisms, etc. he was just so excited about it. he asked me to hold on, he wanted to introduce me to his wife. i'm wondering just how much i do look like this man's daughter. his wife come in & literally squeals with delight. "GAIL! oh my god dallas, she looks just like gail!" the woman runs up to the counter, taking my hands in hers. i felt my body flood with emotions. i couldn't believe, she thought so too, i must really look like this woman. i run from back around the counter & she throws her arms around me giving me the biggest hug i've ever had. we stand there holding hands like we've known each other for a thousand years, like we're long lost mother & daugther. while her husband repeats, "i gotta take a picture & show gail, she would love this." we stood there for what seemed like forever. my heart beat fast, i felt a real connection to these people.
later i was telling mom (teri) about what happened & she asked me if i thought i looked like them, i said.. "well, i could. they had a little more colouring than i did.." she looked at me for a second, knowing well how fair skinned i am. "they were african american, isn't that awesome! com'on! my twin is a 40 year old black lady from illinois! beat THAT!" all she could say was.. "how'd that happen?" i wish i could have seen a photo of her, neither had one of her on them. that made my week. i'll never ever forget that moment, as long as i live.
Sunday night a man came in, he was very very charming. he was from illinois & he was on his way to new mexico for his grand daughters high school graduation. then all of a sudden, he tells me i look so so very much like his daughter! the same quick infectious smile, mannerisms, etc. he was just so excited about it. he asked me to hold on, he wanted to introduce me to his wife. i'm wondering just how much i do look like this man's daughter. his wife come in & literally squeals with delight. "GAIL! oh my god dallas, she looks just like gail!" the woman runs up to the counter, taking my hands in hers. i felt my body flood with emotions. i couldn't believe, she thought so too, i must really look like this woman. i run from back around the counter & she throws her arms around me giving me the biggest hug i've ever had. we stand there holding hands like we've known each other for a thousand years, like we're long lost mother & daugther. while her husband repeats, "i gotta take a picture & show gail, she would love this." we stood there for what seemed like forever. my heart beat fast, i felt a real connection to these people.
later i was telling mom (teri) about what happened & she asked me if i thought i looked like them, i said.. "well, i could. they had a little more colouring than i did.." she looked at me for a second, knowing well how fair skinned i am. "they were african american, isn't that awesome! com'on! my twin is a 40 year old black lady from illinois! beat THAT!" all she could say was.. "how'd that happen?" i wish i could have seen a photo of her, neither had one of her on them. that made my week. i'll never ever forget that moment, as long as i live.