The Great Vending Machine Caper (and a Birthday Present That Almost Got Away) πŸŽ‰

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Hey there, my little corner of the internet πŸ’–! How's it going? πŸ˜„ I hope you're all doing fantastic because today, I'm going to share my last little September adventure with you! πŸ‚

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It was a Saturday, September 28th, and the air was buzzing with the promise of a fun day β˜€οΈ. My friend, let's call her "Birthday Girl" (because, well, it was her birthday!), had been practically vibrating with anticipation for her present 🎁. She kept hinting at a mysterious "chuchu" something, which only made me more determined to find the perfect gift.

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Of course, I had to go with a hair accessory πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. It's a girl thing, right? I mean, what else could I possibly get her? A new car πŸš—? A yacht πŸ›₯️? Maybe a giant, talking parrot 🦜? (Okay, maybe not the parrot). So, I went with a crocheted bandana - stylish, unique, and definitely something she could wear with her fabulous hair ✨.


Now, the plan was simple: meet up, give her the present, and then maybe grab some food πŸ”. But things, as they often do, took a turn. I was waiting for her at Mrm, a strategic location close to her school, when she arrived with her friend, let's call her "The Accomplice."

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"So, I need you to come with me to the hospital," I told Birthday Girl. "There's this vending machine I need to check out for my school project."

She looked at me, eyebrows raised πŸ€”, "You're going to the hospital for a vending machine?"

"It's the only one in town!" I exclaimed. "The other one's at that big electronics company, and I doubt they'd let us in."

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The Accomplice had some errands at the hospital, so we set off on our quest. We walked and talked, and I learned that Birthday Girl was still battling a stubborn cough 🀧. "Seriously, girl, you need to see a doctor!" I said, but she just shrugged it off.

We finally reached the hospital, and The Accomplice went off to do her thing. Birthday Girl and I headed towards the vending machine. I was ready to be a vending machine master, but fate had other plans.

First, my paper money was too flimsy for the machine. Then, my coins were too big for the slot. It was like the vending machine was mocking me! "Seriously, universe?" I thought. "You're going to make me go through all this trouble for a simple snack?" 😩


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We left the hospital, and I finally gave Birthday Girl her present. She loved it! The joy on her face was worth all the vending machine drama πŸ₯°. We walked around the fountain in town, went to church, and then, as we headed towards the terminal, we heard a roaring sound. It was a car show, or maybe a truck show, or maybe even a motorcycle show - I wasn't sure, but it was awesome! It also reminded me of the time Birthday Girl's friend fell flat on her face at a festival πŸ˜‚. We laughed so hard, remembering that epic fail.

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Finally, we reached the terminal. Birthday Girl bought some food for her sick brother, and then we said goodbye, and I went home. It was a day filled with surprises, laughs, and a little bit of vending machine frustration. But hey, that's life, right?

Thanks for reading!



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κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ ✨

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Please tell the birthday girl, she's not alone HAHAHAHA. I'm also battling with this dry cough for weeks now. 😭

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I would tell her that cher, i hope you get well soon too cher. 😭✨

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wow πŸ€— belated happy birthday to your friend ✨

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Thank you very much ✨

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