Starbucks Run In - ESP?
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I looking to return to the workforce after a very long "maternity leave". Today was the first day in some time that I was able to find a babysitter so that I could get out of the house to prep for an interview. I usually go to the Starbucks down the street from my house to work, but I decided last minute to stop into a consignment shop that was a few doors down from a Starbucks further away. While waiting for my coffee, I had this strange feeling that I was going to bump into my former colleague in that very Starbucks. I knew who he'd be there with. I hadn't talked to him since going out on leave. There are five+ Starbucks between my old office and this Starbucks. I live in the burbs. But moments after I sat down at my computer, he walked in with the coworker I knew he'd be with and yelled my name. When I explained the coincidence, I begged to know WHY THIS STARBUCKS? They'd randomly decided to try an Indian restaurant nearby. Indian restaurant? For lunch? When you work for a busy marketing company? How did I KNOW they'd come in together? I thought it. And there they were.
Date submitted:Thu, 09 Aug 2018 03:04:45 +0000Coincidence ID:10076
