Gas Station Girl

Monday, June 7th 2010

I wasn't in a very good mood this morning on my way to work. I usually arrive to work at least 30 minutes early so there is no stress on being late. But today, there were a few things I needed to take care of which led me to leave home at a time that would put me at my desk right on time.

However, the on-ramp to get on the highway was closed, so I had to turn around and go a different route. This led me to 17 red lights in a row. Yes, I counted each one of them. On top of that, I had to go up a 2 mile hill on an empty gas tank with warning lights flashing at me in the dashboard. I didn't think I would make it to the gas station but I did.

I wasn't in the mood to tip anyone, but the young girl (not more than 16 years old) started washing my window so I changed my mind. Washing the windshield definitely deserves a tip. But then she started to almost hit the window with the squeegee! I couldn't believe it. She was leaving trails of water all over the windshield and hitting the glass along with it! Hmmm, maybe I won't tip her, I thought.

For some reason, I decided maybe she was just having a bad morning too. Maybe a tip is all it will take. So, as she handed me the receipt, I gave her a dollar. She got excited and thanked me. I saw her almost skip over to the next car she was tending to. Hopefully she washed their window a little more gently :)

Peace :)