Tales From the Neighborhood

I went out to lunch today just like I normally do at my favorite buffet restaurant. If you have seen my picture, you think that I am obese. I have a water retention problem which makes me look fat until you examine me further. I have to drink high calorie beverages to keep my calorie intake up.

The restaurant manager pulled me aside for a question. He asked me about yesterday. I ate out with my younger brother and my mother at the restaurant for breakfast. They both drink water. I ordered the beverage bar. The beverage bar is for an additional fee to the buffet.

I had a feeling this might happen. I do not use the same glass twice at buffets. I am careful about passing on germs. The restaurant staff probably thought my brother and mother were drinking more than just water. It was due to the restaurant staff not taking away used glasses that often despite me putting them near the edge of the table on a regular basis.

I had a feeling his question was about yesterday. I explained my dietary problems due to having problems digesting gluten. I told him I used the beverage bar. I also told him about my mother and brother only wanting water.

I felt relieved when he backed off on the question fast. He was satisfied with my answer. I have a feeling it might happen again in the near future maybe.