Monday, 15 Jun 2009: Chocolate Fairy Debuts

This week presented an interesting exposure to contrasts. My upgraded “Chocolate Fairy” volunteer service debuted successfully. I made new friends via twitter, greeted their friends and family at DCA, and, of course, reveled in the DCA atmosphere.
On the other hand, my plans to relocate were sabotaged. Whether they are axed or just hit a speed bump, I don’t know. What I do know is that the attack hurt- and the experience makes my life all the more interesting.
That aside, I want to focus on the opportunity I had been given by a twitter friend, to greet special friends and family of hers who had travelled to DC for a solemn ceremony. The first 6 people arrived at DCA today at 8pm. I enjoyed speaking with the matriarch, who is like a mother to my friend. I presented them with a box of 21 pieces of Godiva chocolate, as I was expecting to have three pieces for each of the seven people, but one had to come on a later flight. (I’ve never spent so much money on chocolate! But it was worth it!).
Also as the time of their arrival neared, I realized I should have a sign. Just yesterday I decided to leave my bag of colored Sharpies at the Fox Den, so all I had to work with was a black Sharpie. It worked for a first sign- tomorrow’s sign will be much better, as I am learning from my experiences.
I was able to get Borders at DCA to give me some of their white printer paper, and Godiva was willing to tape the sheets into a banner. They are starting to like me at Godiva. I might be singlehandedly raising their stock price- if they have one. The challenge at Godiva is the language barrier. Their understanding is VERY limited, and when there was a problem, they spoke in what ever language it is they speak. Nix on working there.
With the sign made and the chocolates in hand, I finally greeted my six guests and walked with them to the baggage claim area, and then to their cab. After seeing them off, I hopped on the Metro and bus to work, making it there with an hour to spare. *-)-