Took the McDonald's diet coke test and passed!!!

[Michelle 78]

Hi all,

I've just got back home now and I am so pleased with myself, I finally had the courage to deliberately interact with somebody and I forced myself to go to the drive thru and order myself something. It was really busy too and I nearly backed out, but once another car went behind me there was no going back:eek:

Needless to say I was a bit scared but nothing happened and my best voice worked!! I have been out quite a bit now but interacting was the next step for me as so far I'll only shop when I can use the self service tills.

It may be a very small step for a lot of you girls but another milestone for me!:)

A very happy:)

Michelle

[Anneliese]

Congrats!

[Raychel]

Congrats, That is a big step,

I did that once years ago, I was traveling in Raychel Mode.
Basically guy in a dress. Come food time I drove thru a McDonalds and ordered.
No issue at all from the people working there. they were too buy doing their jobs to care.
but customer on the other side of the counter inside could see me thru the drive thru window.
It was very obviously that he had words to say, but fortunately he was too far from me for any contact.
I got my food and was miles away in minutes.

Definitely a big milestone, congrats again.

[TrishaLake]

love it, I too get nervous...I sometimes wish I could have a few drinks but then of course driving would be out...

[AllieSF]

Yes, congratulations. All those little steps add up to an eventual big one. They also give you more confidence and experience on being out. For me, interacting with others is one of my main enjoyments every time that I go out.

[Kandi Robbins]

One step after the other and pretty soon you won't even give it a thought anymore.

[Tracii G]

Congrats !!!
Awesome isn't it?

[Robin414]

Wow, congratulations Michelle. Thats an awesome idea by the way, drive thru with another car behind you, no turning back!

[Jonithan]

Now that's a "Happy Meal"! Good for you.

joni

[Cheryl_Layton]

Michelle,

I thought the test was telling the difference between coke and pepsi!

Well done, you. Like Robin says, having a car behind you certainly forces the issue. I presume the nervous tension whilst ordering didn’t spoil your appetite!

I certainly admire your bravery. I’ve got some catching up to do as most of my times out have been whilst accompanied.

Cheryl x

[StacyCD]

Rarely are our worst fears realized. It keeps getting easier! Have fun.

[Krisi]

Yes, I would like to do that at some point. The problem with ordering a drink is, eventually you will need to use the restroom and that's an entirely different topic.

[tracigirl_tv]

Well done! Step by step, onward and upward. Nice going, Michelle.

xoxo

Traci

[Karen RHT]

Kudos Michelle, for accepting the challenge and overcoming it. Well done.


Karen

[deebra]

Michelle, wearing black string bikini panties with lace always helps you pass, it just brings out the femininity, if you were wearing them this is probably why you passed.

[reb.femme]

Hi Michelle,

Even the smallest steps are part of the overall journey, but you've bitten the [-]burger[/-] bullet and got on with it, so kudos points to you.
You did of course make one rather large boo boo. Mine's a Big Mac meal with diet Coke or Pepsi Max, at the double if you please! :heehee:

Becky

[Beverley Sims]

I have done the Drive Thru test often, orgering in a eep male voice and presenting as a soft Miss Beverley.

Usually there are a couple of cars between you and the window so often a connection is not made.

Once with an army of girlfriends the connection was made and a girl in the back said she was a female impersonator.

Nothing like playing mind games. :-)

[Tara Rushing]

That's awesome. One day I will have a better voice.

[Judith96a]

Well done Michelle. They really don't bite - even when you order in your best male voice!

[Fiona Lindum]

Done that, no problems at all at several different drive thru.

[MichelleDevon]

Nicely done, sis :) As they say, onwards and upwards... The longest journey start with the first step and every little step gets you that bit closer to your goal. But I think it is a bit like learning to swim or to ride a bike - there comes that moment when you have to let go of the side or take off the stabiliser wheels or let go off daddy's hand or whatever and swim or ride off on your own - and it is a fantastic feeling. Sure, you may have the occasional blip but you just get back into the water or the saddle and go on.

I think both those analogies are good, actually... Once you know what to do there is the option of diving in at the deep end and just going for it in one big courageous burst...(that's what I did way back in 2007 - scary as hell but having done it once every time after that was so much better and easier).

Will be watching and waiting with interest, sis - happy times ahead :)

Michelle
xxx

[Claire Cook]

Awesome step Michelle -- every little experience is a confidence builder!

[Jamie Christopher]

Michelle like Stacy said your (our) fears are usually exaggerated, and this is just one more step towards many more to come! Enjoy yourself,

Jamie

[Ally 2112]

No matter what happens you can always drive away get your drink first :) .Also good for you !

[Eryn]

The first step is the hardest! Pretty soon that will be routine and you'll be wanting more interaction, just for practice, and then for the fun of it.

Just a couple of years ago I sat in my car working up the courage to drive up to a valet parking attendant. Now I feel comfortable talking to random people I meet. People are fun! :)