Go On - Eat a Cheeseburger Under a Freeway
🍔 It could be the best night ever
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Once a week, my husband and I go to our favorite cheeseburger spot. This hole in the wall is in Barrio Logan in San Diego.
This place has three things on its menu: double cheeseburger, single cheeseburger, and fries.
That’s why they’re so good - it’s all they do.
This neighborhood is lively and artsy. It is under a freeway and across the water from Coronado Island. It’s on the main drag, next to Chicano Park, some incredible murals, and really cool shops. The burger shop is in the heart of this place.
Every weekend, you’ll find the neighborhood happening. It’s always lively. Cars cruise by with loud music, and people hang out on the sidewalk.
Recently, we headed out for our usual burger day. The place was packed! There are only two tables inside and maybe ten outside. They were all full. It was this odd mix of people. Locals, tourists, and this interesting couple - the man was in this lederhosen outfit, the woman was hammered, and they both had on funny hats.
Had they come from an Octoberfest or something? We weren’t sure.
Anyway, as we walked up, music was blaring from the front of the restaurant.
There was a guy with a portable turntable jamming to the music he was playing. He was playing everything from Mexican music to AC/DC. His friend was next to him, also jamming out. I’m pretty sure both of these people were hammered as well.
Black t-shirts, jeans, flannels - absolutely loving life at that moment.
It was a sight to behold. I felt right at home.
The Perfect Evening
We ordered, found a table, and sat down to watch the show.
The cashier ran out and told us it would be a 40-minute wait. He asked us if that was okay. I had a drink and front-row seats to this dude with portable turntables. I was all set. I could wait here for a while.
The people-watching was top-notch here.
Loud music. A drunk, overly happy DJ. The girl beside him threw her long, brown hair around, exclaiming that she was headed to a bar to get trashed.
Burgers, fries, spicy ketchup.
The perfect night.
My husband and I have known each other for about 24 years, so we can make eye contact and have a whole conversation. It was one of those nights. We were dying laughing, and neither one of us said a word.
We waited among the buzz of the people and soaked up the cool, clear night. We watched the cars fly on the freeway above us and took it all in. No cell phones were needed to occupy our time. This moment had it all.
The DJ eventually packed up and chatted with the crowd. He was ultimately joyful with his beat-up turntable situation and his plans for the rest of the night. It was so fun to watch.
Observing people in a rare moment of careless happiness is a rare sight. I soaked up every moment.
Routine Night
Get a routine night. They’re great.
You don’t have to think about dinner or where to go. You can go to one of your favorite places and order what you like. You never know who will be there or what will happen, but you know it’s gonna be good.
Make it once a week or twice a month. It takes the pressure off, and it’s easy.
I’m thinking about doing this with more things.
Oatmeal breakfast day
Breakfast for dinner night
Coffee shop lunch day
I don’t know. Sounds like fun. Oatmeal Breakfast Day sounds way better than, “I guess I’ll have oatmeal again.” Right?
Mind shift.
Make it easy on yourself whenever possible. A routine day is the ultimate easy answer.
Whatever you’re up to this weekend, enjoy it with your whole heart. Put down your phone, people-watch, and take in all the careless happiness around you.
It’s out there. Watch for it.
Pour your favorite drink, pet your pets, and chill out. Until next time.
Peace,
Kit
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Love this kind of experience! It's wonderful when you find just the right place with the atmosphere to chill you out and get you feeling artsy cool at the same time.
Felt like I was right there with you under the freeway. Perfect!