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Quit Wasting Your Waiting Time–Use it to Make Your Life Magical
Capture the power of the moments between moments.
It had been one of those hard days, the kind where you need a milkshake at the end.
So after wrangling two screaming little boys into bed, my wife gives me the look that says “Go, get it now.” Our favorite milkshake spot is a little local drive-thru-only chain that serves the best Oreo milkshakes. Nothing makes me happier after a hard day than knowing I’m about to taste that cookie explosion. But there’s one obstacle standing in my way.
On a hot summer evening, the line at the drive-thru wraps around the building.
I dive past the pack of teenagers standing in the parking lot. They’re listening to music and making summertime memories. It’s nice to be out of the house and away from the chaos for a minute. Being a parent is the best job I have–and also the hardest. But whether you’re a parent or not, sometimes you need a little getaway to keep your sanity. Enter the milkshake.
I pass the time waiting in line by listening to a podcast, scrolling on social media, and trying not to judge myself for how many calories I’m about to eat. I tell myself I deserve it, and I’ll have to go extra intense with my workout in the morning. When I finally reach the intercom…
