Moments. 365 Days at 7-11 (en Inglés) - Sherry Duong DiCicco

In every busy, nonstop daily life, there exists a sanctuary known to all, the humble abode of 7-Eleven stores. Within these unassuming walls, a tapestry of humanity unfolds-a kaleidoscope of faces, stores, plans, and dreams.

Who shops at 7-Eleven stores? The answer echoes through the corridors of time and professions. Fathers, mothers, children, grandparents, doctors, teachers, students, farmworkers, construction workers, judges, police officers...everyone.

Who works at 7-Eleven stores? Once again, the chorus resounds. Fathers, mothers, grandparents, college students, retirees, all others who need part-time jobs...again, everyone. All converge in service to the collective.

In this little store, the simplest of needs finds respite. A quick snack, a bag of diapers, a bouquet of flowers...all met with unwavering efficiency. You can find Italian pizza, Brazilian coffee, Japanese sushi, Vietnamese egg rolls, French croissant, Columbia bananas, or thousands of American- or local-made foods all catered to your needs. The world of flavors awaits, beckoning with open arms.

A cup of coffee to warm the cold morning or a cup of Slurpee to cool the summer afternoon, all create the comfort despite life's challenges.

But beyond the tangible goods lies a priceless gift, freely bestowed. The laughter of shared jokes, the solace of shared secrets, the empathy of shared pains, and the jubilation of shared triumph, every emotion finds understanding from the whimsical to the profound, the silly and absurd to the tender.

Dear reader, this book is a chronicle of these fleeting moments, a testament to the everyday interactions between the customers and sales associates-over the counter in the moment at the convenience store, captured in the cadence of life.

This is the story of our daily existence!

This is the story of us!