little things that make a big change..

This blog is the result of a series of experiences i've been a part of the past few weeks. Will i write on it regularly? Probably not.. Will it be an enjoyable read or just another blog that drags on and on about my emotions? Potentially. However, one thing is for sure..it will be random! If i think it, i like it, i'll write it on here..if i have time :)

January 7th- This was the first day of my new job.. the big break i felt i'd been praying for. A chance to use my God-given personalility and sell SOMETHING to someone who doesn't even know they need it, at least, till they meet me ;) I'm not gonna lie, i was pretty excited. Little did i know that something much bigger was going to happen to me that day..... At approximately 11:55am, as i was observing/helping on my first awning installation, a co-worker says to me, 'you bring a lunch?' I responded, knowing that i had a large Tupperware bowl of Honeycomb waiting for me back at the shop, 'yeah, but its back at the shop.' After learning i was officially deemed 'lunchless' because of the distance back to the shop, we proceeded to the nearest 'quick- as -you -can -make -it -and -get -it -under -the -heat -lamp -till -purchased' establishment.....Taco Bell. Now, if i had a list of my top 10 of these said restaurants, Taco Bell would have been somewhere in the lower half. I approach the order counter with my normal attitude at Taco Bell, 'what form do i want my beef, cheese, lettuce, and tortilla in today?' I remember in the back of my mind, due to clever marketing, the taco thats soft, crunchy, cheesy, and melty all-in-one..The Cheesy Gordita Crunch. I indeed give into the commercial's intent and order the combo consisting of 2 CGC's and a large soft drink. Once that 'order #264' was called, i grabbed my tray, got an unnecessary amount of mild sauce, filled my plastic container with flashy propaganda with Diet Pepsi, and sat down to what i presumed was just another meal... After appropriately dressing this new mexican version of a sandwich with the needed sauces, i lift with both hands to my mouth where i bit down into a plethora of textures I had never before experienced. In a matter of about 3 seconds, as the taste of this unique range of flavor and goodness covered all facets of my tongue and chewing area, I realized this was no ordinary lunch..no no, this...this was the single greatest fast food experience of my 22 years on earth!! A literal party of flavor in my mouth.. and not just a 'going your great-grandma's birthday party where the close family shows up to support her' party.. no, i'm talking a party like you've been told your going to die tomorrow and here is $100,000 to throw 'the most insane night of your entire life' party. That was happening in my mouth! MINE! The next 8 minutes, approximately how long it took me to polish off the remaining meal, was pure fast-food bliss. So much so..that i had this very meal everyday that week for lunch! 5 days in a row and never once regretting it. For documentations sake: Greg heard my news and joined me 3 of the 5 days.

That being said...I first and foremost want to encourage all of you who have not tried a Cheesy Gordita Crunch.. do yourself a favor! BUY ONE NOW! ..or maybe the next time you have the chance. 9/10 doctors disapprove of this type of eating, but go crazy.. live on the edge. See what happens when you don't take doc's advice.. I guarantee a party of flavor in your mouth!

-ryan