Life on the job as a 13 News reporter often involves driving around in the big news van. I live and cover Virginia Beach for 13 News. I'm often working out of the news van -- it's my office on wheels.

Today, as we do many times I was working on multiple potential stories, driving around from place to place, trying to find the most informative and interesting story to tell you by 5pm. As is often the case, there is no time for the traditional "lunch break". I'm usually calling sources, and working the phones while munching on a turkey sandwich or a Paradise Point Smoothie (with no banana!) Well, today my photographer suggested we stop at a certain fast food restaurant. I said, sure! Why not.

I got a temporary flashback of being a kid when mom would offer to bring me to those wonderful places of drive thru windows -- kiddie playgrounds --- and a little toy with your meal. I was excited to go and get my not so healthy splurge of the day.

Well, I walked in to place my order and was greated by someone who clearly wasn't having a good day, taking my selection of combo meals was not something she was happy to be doing. I went to get my drink, and well the place was a little . I just didn't get a good feeling. I realize I was having fast food and not filet mignon, but I tried to remember the point in my life where fast food didn't become as exciting as it used to be.

I admit I still jump for joy having certain fast food favorites. Today my photographer did get a toy for his 3 year old daughter. I got to play with it first too ;-) I have had some great experiences at some fast foot restaurants, but others just leave me not feeling so happy.

To borrow a line from my friend, I just wish I could supersize the service rather then the food.

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