I feel like this post should start with; you know you’re an E.A. when… And now, it sort of does. By day, I am pleb-ish Executive Assistant to some fab folks. Let me tell you blogging while difficult to fit into the spare hours, is much more exciting with all this extra content to write about.
Right boss?
Like, for example, when it comes to the coffee run fitting into eating plans there was a recent change from soy milk to almond. Something our local cafe can’t fulfil due to lack of demand. They are, however, ok with you bringing your own milk for your coffee. So I do. Well, I do for her, and sometimes she does. Right? Whatever it takes for an almond milk cappuccino.
This errand often coincides with my opportunity to grab some items for myself or duck into the shops. It occurred to me this week what a risk it is to be carting around a chilled carton of almond milk in your bag. Not a spillage risk, but a risk of being nabbed for shoplifting said milk since I have no proof of purchase on me.
Explaining this to the staff of the coffee shop I joked that I would not be calling my Mum to bail me out of that one. Oh no, I think we all can agree that the boss-lady would absolutely need to be responsible for that bailout. She would come too, I’m sure, laughing her butt off with half the office coming along for the ride. Guaranteed. I can see the headline of the Gympie Times now;
Smarty dressed woman (Me, obviously) nabbed for pinching almond milk for cappuccino!
In a town like this I would never live it down. Someone reminded me just the other day of that time in a local theatre production that I sang that song about ice-cream no one can remember the name of and tripped over my dress almost flashing the crowd. So yeah, they don’t forget. They have long memories around here folks, looooong memories.
Luckily almond milk cappuccino is worth it and not just for the blog content. They can keep them and all the milk dragging, bag smuggling, almond milk related struggles, I’m a latte kinda girl myself. What about you?
Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
Pop a sticker on the almond milk before you chill it! Then you have incontrovertible proof it’s yours. Or at least not very controvertible proof.
I’m always worried when I buy things from one shop and then go into another, but I’ve never been stopped – I must have an honest face, which is funny as I was a total klepto in my youth.(Sorry.)
I used to be a long black drinker (I’m not a fan of milk in coffee unless it’s a mocha), but I gave up coffee in January for health reasons – now I’ve joined Mr Wright in the tea camp, although he drinks black tea and I drink green and/or oolong. I’m going to have to keep an eye open for places that have almond milk just to give it a try, even if I have to go decaf.
I have been known to carry around my own teabags though! I don’t mind paying for a decent cup of tea but I draw the line at $3.50 for Lipton’s in a paper cup. We were at Melbourne airport once and couldn’t find anywhere that had green tea, so I asked for a couple of cups of hot water (I’d have paid but the nice man gave them to me for free) and we dunked our own teabags. It was tops.
Haha. My Dad does that. Camomile tea for one. I love all the hot beverages. Haven’t met one I didn’t like yet. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, all the things. And from what I can tell an almond milk capp is delicious. It might work for you.
Long ago, before I drove, I was walking somewhere and grabbed a bottle of coke from a corner store on my way. When I got to my destination, there was an IGA and I went in to grab lunch. The checkout boy didn’t believe that I hadn’t stolen it – I can’t really remember what happened but I probably just glared him down or something. I hate receipts and never keep them unless I have to for tax or something. I vote if a place has a problem they can check the security footage – the onus isn’t on me, it’s on them!
Haha. I always cart diet coke around in my bag! And you’re so right. Let them stalk the footage. If you are buying other items and say you didn’t take that one, well come on… Though let’s face it, lots of people probably try to get away with all sorts of things.
Haha I feel you on the EA stories! I just left my job as an EA after 2 years and thankfully I didn’t have to do anything too weird (no milk carrying for me!) but I have had to work some miracles in my time!
Before I got pregnant I was a soy dirty chai girl (it’s a chai latte with a shot of coffee) but I hear that chai is apparently bad for pregnant ladies so I’m drinking decaf soy lattes for now.
Haha. Come on the milk carrying type stuff is the best stuff. All the funny things are. Oooo a dirty soy chai? Wow-weee what an order THAT is. All the best with your growing bub!