I might not look like the picture of health, but over the years, I have tried to take my health seriously. Since I’m not a morning person, I like to find simple ways to balance rushing around in the morning that includes getting my caffeine intake and breakfast. The caffeine is mandatory. Breakfast tends to be optional. One of those options includes protein smoothies since they are healthy and portable.
One particular morning, I made myself a smoothie that included a protein powder and fresh blueberries. My dual cup holder in the car is perfect for this. Driving to my first appointment, I alternated between the two. By the time I arrived at the house, I was happily caffeinated and the smoothie was gone. Perfect start to my day…. Or so I thought.
As is customary when I pull up to a house, I knock on the door and introduce myself as the professional that I am, do my best to make them feel comfortable by informing them of how I will be proceeding with the inspection and giving them a rough estimate of how long I expect it to take me. Traditionally, I do my measurements and take my pictures of the exterior first. Once completed on the exterior, I proceed to the interior. I will start with the main level, work my way up if there are more levels and then conduct my inspection of the basement last. Once I’ve seen everything, I will set my tablet up on a kitchen counter where I work my way through my checklist while asking them all the important questions such as when they might have replaced the roof last or how old the furnace is. This conversation usually lasts about 5 -10 minutes long. While having this conversation with the owner, it usually involves a small amount of chit chat just to be personable and this was no different. Once completed, I thanked them, gave my typical “have a good day” and walked back to my car.
As I get back into my car, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and to my horror, saw myself staring back at me with bits of blueberry skins from my smoothie stuck all in between my teeth. I couldn’t help but laugh at myself and wondering about what must have gone through their mind. If it had been me in their shoes, I would have argued intensely with myself as to whether or not to say something. Say nothing won the argument. Lets just say that I look in the mirror before leaving my car now.
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