101 good and adequate reasons

There she was, a vision in lime green, expertly crafting the most succulent chicken teriyaki footlong as she had done 20 times for me before. And here I was, gelled up spiky hair, covered in grease, finally summing up the courage to ask … for that sandwich for free.

I should have known then that Alexandra Steggell wasn’t going to make it easy for me as she replied “Okay, write me 101 reasons why you deserve a free subway.”

Now I know what you’re thinking, how could I ever come up with 101 reasons for a free sandwich?? And why on earth can’t I just pay for my sandwich?

And you’re right, it was tough, but I had a few tricks up my sleeve (namely skipping all 10-98 reasons and typing supercalifragilisticexpialidopest to distract her). Plus, I was playing a long game here and I was making my first move.

Before long I was ready to submit my 101 good and adequate reasons.
I thought I was smooth asking for her Facebook to send it. Frustratingly, she gave me her work email instead. I waited eagerly for Alex’s response and was not disappointed when she accepted my application signing off with her full name. And with that, I was in. Friend request sent. Free sandwich secured.

Damien & Alexandra

01/07/2015