Will the real Michelle Rodenbaugh stand up?
For nine years now I have been posing as the woman named above at my local Safeway store. She must have had our previous phone number because every time I punch in my phone number there to get my discounts the friendly store clerk says, "Thank you, Ms. Rodenbaugh" The first time it happened I remember just staring at them. It took a few times of being called that before I realized that in plain print on my receipt it said, "Michelle Rodenbaugh" Huh, that's interesting.
Nine years later and I am a little defensive about my pseudo name. For example, if the cashier has trouble pronouncing it I will help them out a little, "Oh, that's Rodenbaugh" I say with a smile. They smile back thinking all is right with the world.
But it's not all right in the world. I"m a fake I'm telling you. I mean, do I look like a Michelle? Not that's there's anything wrong with the name Michelle. I love Michelle's worldwide but I'm not a Michelle. But when I go into Safeway I instantly turn into this person.
I have spent countless drives home from this store wondering just who she is. Is she old, young, does she like skim milk or no milk at all? Where does she live now?
Well, whoever she is I hope she doesn't mind an impersonator because I'm simply too lazy to take the time to reapply for a Safeway card. I think Michelle is just fine for now.
8 comments:
"Michelle" that is so funny! Have you ever googled her?
Our Safeway card is still under our old phone number so I'll never forget it...plus I'll never forget your's since they are so close. Remember?
That's too funny. I'd be too lazy to change it either.
This is hysterical because, hello, Ms. Rodenbaugh, I'm Ms. Rose. Yep. Years of being Ms. Rose at Safeway. I know what you're going through, girl!! :-)
very amusing
i love that you help them pronounce "your" name! haha! you're awesome, darilyn!
That really is so funny!! No you don't look like a Michelle. I remember the first time I met you it was at a relief society dinner and Merilee and you were at my table and you both told me your names and I thought I'm never going to remember them. I am so glad I do and that we are friends!!
Same story!!! My Albertson's phone # is tied with the lady that had our phone # before us. I am...Melda Zimmerman. Do I look like a Melda?
Melda Zimmerman? That tops it all, Melissa.
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