Listen, it's the day before Labor Day and one of my great friends, Damon Johnson, decides he wants to do the #357VeganChallenge. Please understand that he does not like to follow rules. He wants to do it now, not when he is supposed to, the last week of the month. He wants to do it right after the holiday, and he wants me to be his personal grocery shopper ( I didn’t even know that was in my title)!
Now, this all sounds well, but he picked a day where I have no staff; I have my 2 sons and that’s it. My daughter was at Grandma's, my Husband was sleeping, Liz was in a different state, and both of my peeps, Jordette and Angelyn, were on completely opposite sides of town.
I know my son who just turned 14 was not the videographer of choice for this this experience, but sometimes you have to make it work. He was not prepared for us, because when Damon and I get together, it’s a spontaneous combustion of, personalities, attitude, fun… actually I don’t even know what to call it. IT’S FANTASTICAL!!!!
I gave my son the speech, “your only job is to press record.” Don’t ask questions, just push the button when I tell you to, because I didn’t contact my favorite Kroger grocery store in advance to let them know I wanted to record (smh). I told him only make eye contact with me. I couldn’t legitimately say to him, “Hey... It’s easier to ask for forgiveness, than permission”, because he would use it against me later on in life!!!
So we walk literally less than 1 foot in the grocery store, from the speech, and it happens. This kid sees one of the managers (because we live in the grocery store) and immediately shows her the camera, and then proceeds to ASK… (YES I SAID IT ASK) can we record for my Moms “Cooking With Que” show?
Pause.
I could have literally strangled this kid, then I thought. He’s pretty honest and this is a great trait…. but in the moment. I was like YOU HAD ONE JOB!!! To walk in, follow me, and push record! Lord Jesus… I was furious! Like… REALLY WOULD YOU RAT YOUR OWN MOTHER OUT!!! I BIRTHED YOU FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!! HELP ME (in my Kevin Hart voice)!!!!
The great thing, is that the manager was super cool. I told her that I’m sorry, this was really spontaneous and we both needed groceries, and she said you are supposed to get with corporate, keep customers out of the way, and just go ahead! (Bless her heart)
So..after all that, I have come to the realization that I have really good honest kids (Thank God), and everything happens for a purpose, and we had an AMAZING shopping trip!!!
Que
This was a great day and yes my gut has went down. Thank you Q