“Of All the Coffee Shops, in All the World, She Had to Walk into Mine”…

...Although, I don’t mean this as a bad thing! :)

So, last week on Facebook, I mentioned how every time I went to leave, someone I knew walked through the door, as if I was meant to see them. After all, I was already leaving work late. Today was evidence again that it is a small world. :)

I was walking from the storeroom, and I did a double-take…I said the person’s name, and she responded, “Caroline? What are you doing here?” I worked with her at my previous place of employment. She was laid off 2 ½ years ago. This was the first time I have seen her since then.

I told her I didn’t work at my previous employer anymore, and she asked me when I left. “I left there 2 years ago at the end of this month,” I responded.

Wow…2 years ago…Where does the time go? I don’t know where the summer is going, either…I am not ready for fall…I have enjoyed my break from school, even though I had to submit an assignment yesterday, and I have an essay to write, which is due September 1^st. So, have I REALLY had a break? ;) I have had a break from the classroom, at least. I must say, though, that after 5 years of school, I am SOOO craving a break right now…

But, that’s not the point to this writing. I told her why I left there…And, I am MUCH happier now doing what I do…Caroline in the midst of coffee and people…Should that be a surprise? :)

Things are going well for her, too, although she has more responsibility and less pay. But, she gets to work closer to home, which is about an hour or so north of the Cities. So, what brought her to this Caribou Coffee, out of ALL the Caribous in the state? Her doctor is close by, and she was stopping in for some coffee and to work away from the office.

It was so good to see her…She told me that I am one of those people who are “on her radar,” wondering how I was doing. After a couple of hugs, she said, “Knowing that you work here now, I will be sure to stop by this Caribou when I am in the area.”

Awww…Warm fuzzies! :)

It’s amazing to discover just how many people you know, how many people’s lives intersect every day…I like to see the connectedness in life. :)

For some reason, the phrase “divine appointment” comes to mind…You never know who you will meet and for what reason…Ah, one of the mysteries of life. :)

It’s kind of exciting, wondering: Who will walk through the doors of the coffee shop tomorrow? :)

As a side note, I have to give a special nod to my sister Karlene, who stopped in this morning…It’s always good to see you, sis! :)

Someone, please queue “It’s a Small World After All”…Okay, I REALLY want to go to Disney World right now… :)