Sometimes a cup of water is all you need

Lots of little happy things to update on. But for now, it's this:

I've been stressed. Had a lot to think about and ended up hitting the treadmill for what turned out to be a difficult run. Arrived at Sbux for my shift and drank my smoothie too fast :( so I needed warm water. Crumpled over, I walked through the door onto the main floor and asked for a cup. At first they said "Oh shit, Ingrid's sick too?" (Everyone's been falling ill). When I told them it wasn't that sort of sick, they were relieved-- but then a customer came into the store. I thought my co-workers would (naturally and rightfully) serve that person first before helping me, but instead one said to the other "cmon we have to get water for the baby"-- with just the right amount of mockery and warmth. Then they both started fake whimper/coughing and I felt loved.

Eric came in while I was writing this on my phone in the back room and scared me with a loud surprise fake cough. I feel a very sibling like affection with some of the people I work with.