One Beer Can Reset You for a Week

It can derail you in ways you never expect: unfortunately, many people don’t see it

Photo by Engin Akyurt

I was on a test drive with my mechanic after he had done a quick service to my car. The next service date wasn’t due yet. The goal was to see if we can identify other issues that can be fixed quickly.

We found none and we decided to go back. On our way back after we had almost arrived at the service station, I received a phone call.

It was a new number. I hadn’t saved it on my phone. It picked my interest in who it might be but I had no time to think since I was driving.

Chronology of Events

I picked up the phone. “Hi Clement, It’s your friend John (John isn’t the real name), I have just seen you pass. Where are you at? Can I pass by and say hi?”

I was still driving and almost arriving at the service station. I responded, “I am headed to the service station, am almost there actually. You can find me there.”

He didn’t know the exact location of the service station. So I directed him.

After a few minutes, he was there. “So how have you been?” He asked. We had a small conversation to catch up.