All the excitement.

September 1, 2007 - Saturday

All the excitment. Current mood: bored Category: Blogging Last night we watched Insider or Inside man, I don't remember. It's a bank robber movie. This morning I went to my local Winn Dixie, because Mena is ill with something. Fever and sore throat from what I can tell. So, I needed to stock up on Motrin and various liquids. I got everything I needed and proceeded to the checkout counter. I had put my thing on the belt at the first register (the only one open) and was speaking with the girl there. All of a sudden a guy runs out the front door and a kid who was at the customer service counter ran after him. The guy jumped into a mini van that was waiting out front and they tore off. It wasn't before the fast acting kid got the plate number. It all happened quite quickly. Apparently the kid saw the dude run out with a bunch of steaks. The manager was on the phone with the cops as I walked out the door. It was pretty awesome. It's not a bank robbery or anything, but it was definitely the highlight of my week. After I had told my husband about all the excitement he responded with, "I'm sure they didn't expect you to do anything." I scoffed. Good thing, 'cause the first thing they teach you in retail is not to try to stop them. The most ballsy thing I am trained to do is to offer them "great customer service" in the form of something complimentary. For example, if you are stealing a tablecloth, then I would feel obliged to show you the matching napkins. The idea is that they would just throw down the item out of embarrassment. I have always wanted to try this, but have never had the opportunity. So I commend the brave Winn Dixie kid who ran after that Minivan to get the tag. I've never had the pleasure of being in a situation like that before. He did a great job. Update: I am blistering nicely. I am bored to tears. I have seen every episode of Mythbusters and Cash Cab. I go to Sonic every day because they have the best ice on the planet. I can polish off 44 ounces of their Light Lemonade in 12 minutes (ice included). It's all I think about.