Comments on: Bakeries call my name

By: sizzle

sizzle — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:26:21 +0000

Fantastic post & message.

By: charlotteharris

charlotteharris — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:14:50 +0000

And that is why, after eating fruits and veggies and nuts and granola and yogurt all day yesterday, I STILL topped it all off with a HUGE helping of Baklava for dessert last night! We’re all the same. Some of us just have better willpower most days.

By: Mel Heth

Mel Heth — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:46:20 +0000

I love this post! So many people would’ve shrugged it off and gone one with their shopping. I love that you spoke to her and touched her hand.

Little moments like that are so cool. It always makes me feel more grounded and connected when I have interaction with a complete stranger – without even seeking it out. You’re right, we’re not so different after all.

By: Bridget Jones

Bridget Jones — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:49:28 +0000

HA ha great timing! Two weeks ago, I gave into temptation and bought a birthday cake, two kinds of French bread AND cinnamon rolls in the same grocery order (later I felt guilty and got rid of some of the worst of that lot).

People talk to me too and sometimes I also do that. It can be disconcerting to the other person, and your response was excellent. It might even have inspired her to expect only good days one day at a time for herself.

Don’t be too hard on yourself–hey maybe you just need a snack (wicked grin)???

By: barbara

barbara — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:25:56 +0000

That was a lovely response, really it was. I’m sure I would have just stuttered something lame like, “well if they used real cream I’d be all over it, but I’d rather have a carrot than that fake stuff”. Which really wouldn’t have made her feel any better.

By: k

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:26:32 +0000

oh, and when i was in europe, i swear EVERY.SINGLE.BAKERY. called my name. i’d have to stop each time i saw a new one, bc heaven forbid i might not see one later in the day (or more like around the corner). hmmm, guess that is where that extra 5 pounds came from. it was totally worth it though!

By: k

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:21:23 +0000

I think that is a wonderful response! I hope the woman took something from it.

There are chocolate and candy days and fruits and veggies days in my life – both good in their own ways, but I just try and have more of the fruits and veggies ones!

By: brookem

brookem — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:29:37 +0000

i love this, justrun. your response was perfect. it was YOU and you were being authentic and real. honest. im sure she appreciated it more than you think.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:09:12 +0000

I’ve been told I look like a snob but I think that is because I just really quite and shy so no one talks to me.

But, you said the perfect response in my opinion.

By: The Exception

The Exception — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:54:39 +0000

Your response was wonderful. Whether it is the bakery or the ice cream or the chocolate or the chips, there is a part of the grocery store that draws us and requires a “good day” to walk through without hesitation! I always hesitate at the berries though – yum – and then I continue after seeing the price. But there are days when it is a “good day” and I pay that price and enjoy every minute of those berries!