• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • San Diego Momma
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
San Diego Momma

San Diego Momma

Sharing some humor, a bit of writing and way too much information

Home / Etcetera / I Have a Dream. (201st Post!)

I Have a Dream. (201st Post!)

Etcetera

I have but few dreams. Firstly, I’d like to finish my middle grade book, sell it, make enough money to live comfortably in San Diego, have a pool like Cheri’s, and support my family churning out Harry Potter-esque books in my fully automated custom-made sunlit writer’s/inventor’s (just because) loft.

 

I’d also like to open a drive-thru. A special kind of fast food place, housed in a coffee shack type facility, that serves quick and healthy food for breakfast and lunch. How often I’ve found myself on the road, wanting to grab something to eat, and my only options are a Gordita or a Ciabatta (what I almost named by second born; it’s so melodiously Italian-sounding, no? See what you think: Ciabatta Booger Momma. Right? Like nightingale song?) hamburger. I’d love it if there were a health food drive-thru I could frequent that offered an alternative to the Taco Bells and Jack in the Boxes. (Not that there’s anything wrong with those stalwart fast food fixtures. They have their place and time (down the street from the bar; after 2AM).)

 

My husband and I have arguscussed this for years. He’s convinced that there would be no market for such a place and that I couldn’t keep the food fresh enough or make it fast enough to be profitable. But, how long does it take to whip up a smoothie? Or throw some veggies on a wholegrain baguette? Seriously. Frying hamburgers takes longer. And I’d have a limited, but delicious menu (based on my personal experience), and work out an assembly line process to serve my customers quickly.

 

I even have the location picked out. Of course, it involves a hostile takeover of the Bean Me Up coffee hut, but they’ve been there long enough. Time for the new guard to move in. And my coffee would be whole-bean, fairly traded, and not cause global warming. And it would be sustainable and environmentally-friendly. With a low carbon footprint. Also, 20% of my proceeds would go to the “Save a Donkey” federation.

 

Located smack dab in my hippie beach town, my health hut would become an overnight sensation. Hippies like all-natural ingredients, right? Also, I’ve personally seen hippies spend $400 on a bong or macrame hammock, so I know they’d shell out $7.95 for a spicy chickpea pita sandwich with quick-baked sweet potato fries and a side of pot.

 

The name of my health food shack would be “OrgaNsmic,” and my menu would include only organic ingredients and serve breakfast and lunch items (I would close at 2PM to escape to my writer’s loft and Cheri-pool)

 

I’d try to keep things reasonably-priced, but I may need to charge an extra $2 for avocado or $15.95 for the aforementioned side of pot.

 

I really think this could work! And I’ll even throw something in for those who like standard fast food fare. Soydita anyone? How about a Squashbatta Boca Burger? *nods* I knew this was a fabulous idea!

 

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook

May 21, 2008 · 9 Comments

Sure I’d love to see you again

Previous Post: « UM…
Next Post: Can I Ask A Quick Question? »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Jenn @ Juggling Life says

    May 21, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    If you fulfill your dream, I will definitely drive-thru!

    Reply
  2. Jamie says

    May 21, 2008 at 1:34 pm

    Cheri’s house is on the market. Uh-huh.

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    May 21, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Oh yeah, and I’d spend the extra $20 on gas to come through your drive-thru.

    Reply
  4. Cheri says

    May 21, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    Since I really need a day job, can we be business partners? I think your idea is brilliant and we will be rich. We can hire hot young guys to put together and serve the delicious and nutritious food. On their days off, we can make them swim with us in my pool and get ourselves sued for harassment. Then I will use my lawyer skillz to defend us, but since my skillz are very rusty, we will lose the lawsuit and to avoid paying the judgment, we will hole up at Mrs. G’s Women’s Colony. It is there that you will write your Pulitzer-Prize-winning, Oprah’s-book-club-selection, New-York-Times-best-selling novel, which Speilberg will beg you to allow him to make into a screenplay. You will let him. And we will be rich again.

    Did I mention that I need a day job?

    Reply
  5. Cheri says

    May 21, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Crap, Spielberg. I hope he doesn’t back out because of my typo.

    Reply
  6. myra says

    May 21, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    hold hands. now: would you rather hum kumbaya or imagine? really. your world is a beautiful place.

    Reply
  7. Deborah says

    May 21, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    I love the idea. I’d also like to open a bookstore/coffee place called Bookoccino (it’s not original – but I love the place) and my sister wants to open an Indian store called Mahatma Coat or a Japanese restaurant called So Su Me (she’s a lawyer). She actually doesn’t want to stock the businesses or run them, she just likes the names. But I really really like yours best – and the food is making my mouth water! So do it already!

    Reply
  8. Steph says

    May 21, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    I would totally go there. :nod:

    Reply
  9. Da Goddess says

    May 21, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    are there carob treats at your drive-thru? Those and a smoothie would be well-received by me and mine.

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

I love words. Every one, every time. (Except “moist.” That word can go.) …read more

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Sure. I’d love to see you again.

Categories

Archives

Blogroll

  • Blog This Mom
  • Da Goddess
  • Dirt and Noise
  • Discover San Diego
  • Foolery
  • Juggling Life
  • Mama Mary Show
  • Mel, A Dramatic Mommy
  • Mom Zombie
  • Mommy’s Martini
  • Motherhood is Not for Wimps
San Diego Momma

Footer

Archives

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Categories

sandiegomomma

sandiegomomma
Back in Lake Geneva after 36 years… Circumstance Back in Lake Geneva after 36 years…
Circumstances have changed since post-Prom-picnic-circa-1986-vibes…
#WhereIsBryanAdamsNow
Dorm drop! 🏫👩‍🏫🥲💕 Dorm drop!
🏫👩‍🏫🥲💕
💫Travel poster for Saturday wine tasting.💫 💫Travel poster for Saturday wine tasting.💫
Celebrating the new 16-year-old with a quick Santa Celebrating the new 16-year-old with a quick Santa Monica trip.
And now she knows she doesn’t want to live in LA….
#LifeLessons
It’s happening….. It’s happening…..
Barely tolerating me….. Barely tolerating me…..
Beach day with my “little” one while big sis e Beach day with my “little” one while big sis explores Cal Poly…
Life transitions. Beautiful but I haz the olds.
#NotAboutMe #Whhhhyyyyy
A rare Bubbie sighting. Spotted in the wild. #HeDo A rare Bubbie sighting. Spotted in the wild. #HeDoesntLikePictures
Sunset squad. Brought a picnic and drinks to Del M Sunset squad.
Brought a picnic and drinks to Del Mar and watched the waves and horizon. Not too crowded or cold - another good hang with the neighborhood gang! ❤️❤️
Imprinting 2021 holidays on my brain (and in my In Imprinting 2021 holidays on my brain (and in my Instagram) (and in my antibodies). It’s a COVID New Year’s Eve…
Husband and I down for the count(down).
BUT. We’re doing decent and it’s cozy up in here…
Winery times! Winery times!
Guys on couch watching football; girls in kitchen Guys on couch watching football; girls in kitchen talking about everything.
Smells like a Sunday neighbor night. ;)
Line dancing lessons… My two left feet did nothi Line dancing lessons…
My two left feet did nothing right - but they did it with gusto.
Looking for a new book to read! #BookClub Despite Looking for a new book to read! #BookClub Despite the seeming divine intervention from above, we weren’t struck with the “perfect” next book to put on our list…..
Post-white-water-rafting super exhaustion. (Oh my Post-white-water-rafting super exhaustion.
(Oh my gosh you guys…! No! I’m not a sports model! But I totally understand how you might think so.) 😜😜😜
I wanted my hair to do that. #NordicSisters I wanted my hair to do that.
#NordicSisters
Dad’s hats on the people who loved/knew/laughed/ Dad’s hats on the people who loved/knew/laughed/sang with him.
Miss you Dad. Hope we do your hats justice. Lord knows we’ll have fun in them, just like you did. 😇
Paso Robles! Wine tasting beauty. It’s stunning Paso Robles! Wine tasting beauty. It’s stunning here. And the landscape is nice too ;).
Found my brother’s old ad copy. Good fun-writing Found my brother’s old ad copy. Good fun-writing inspiration...
Just in case I wasn’t feeling ancient enough, th Just in case I wasn’t feeling ancient enough, the rainbow jumper and white bobby socks oughta do it. No but wait! There’s a bowl cut. Annnnnnnddd giant gold-rimmed specs.
#CentennialFashion
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Hello Chicky

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT