Dear Whataburger,
I remember it like it was yesterday-- the first time my eyes locked on that back-lit menu, lingering on the beloved honey butter chicken biscuit. I knew at that very moment, my life had been changed for the better. As I walked towards the woman dressed in a khaki button down and a black headset, I mentally prepared myself for the experience to follow. When she asked, "Would you like extra honey butter on that?" my heart skipped a beat, maybe two.
Since that life-changing day, I've caught myself daydreaming of patty melts, chocolate shakes, and most especially, honey butter chicken biscuits. Visions of french fries dance in my head each night, as I try to string together all of my kept Whataburger numbers into a strand of Christmas lights. My parents tell me I'm in too deep, that nothing lasts forever, but I know that these feelings are true.
On every special occasion, or lonely night, my friends and I find enough money to make the trek to our second home. I find joy in driving miles --62 miles, to be exact-- just to see the glow of the orange "W," welcoming me back with open arms. With each anticipated return, I can always expect to make new friends who share my love and devotion to Whataburger's many treasures. Nothing brings people together like a side of creamy pepper sauce.
Sometimes, I wonder how different my life would be if Whataburger was closer to me. Every meal is worth the hour-long drive, but what if I could drop by and see my significant other on my way to work? Or right after class?
They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder, and that if you truly love something, sometimes you have to let it go. I hold those words of wisdom close to my heart, and I cherish all of the memories made in a restaurant that stays open 24 hours a day. I don't have to watch a Nicholas Sparks movie to experience true love; all I need is to hold onto each receipt, and to remember the friendly faces holding trays of fast food heaven.
Whataburger, thank you for every high-calorie menu item, and for showing me a love I never thought I could feel.
Sincerely,
Your Most Loyal Custmer
