Sometimes the smallest choices—like what we order for lunch—can lead to the biggest twists in our lives. In this episode of Milkweed & Monarchs, I take you back to my 18-year-old self, a waitress at the Old 99, navigating work, friendships, and the excitement of a simple Quarter Pounder with cheese. What started as an ordinary day turned into an unforgettable lesson about fate, resilience, and the way life can surprise us when we least expect it. Join me as I share the story of how one meal, one night, and one unexpected hospital stay shaped the way I see food, friendship, and the fragility of health.

Chapters

• (00:00:01 ) - Waitress: Fate or Hard Work?
• (00:08:13 ) - Symptoms of appendicitis after vomiting for hours
• (00:15:54 ) - Appendixitis Survivor Never Ate Quarter Pounder With Cheese Again