Why Wendy’s Is My Fuel for Tech (and What Happens When I Get Hangry)
Confession time: I love Wendy’s.
Not in the “I’ll eat there if I have to” kind of way—but in the “crispy chicken sandwich, hot fries, and a Frosty are basically my love language” kind of way.
When you’re juggling Sunday service prep, late-night troubleshooting, and running around town with 850 Tech Gurus projects, you need something dependable to keep you going. For me, that’s Wendy’s.
The Tech + Fast Food Connection
Church tech and IT work can get intense. If a projector fails, a livestream stutters, or Wi-Fi goes down five minutes before service, you don’t always have the luxury of sitting down for a home-cooked meal. You need something quick, hot, and reliable. Wendy’s has become my unofficial fuel station.
The Truth About “Hangry Derek”
Ask anyone who’s worked with me—I don’t just get hungry, I get hangry. My patience with error codes and blinking red lights goes way down if I haven’t had something to eat. Thankfully, a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (or two) usually solves that problem faster than rebooting a router.
More Than Just Fast Food
Okay, I’ll admit it’s partly a running joke among friends, but there’s something real here too: having little routines or comforts that keep you grounded matters. For me, Wendy’s is one of those things. It’s a reminder that even in the middle of chaos, you can grab a bite, recharge, and then get back to making tech (and ministry) work smoothly.
So if you ever see me with a bag of Wendy’s before service—just know, that’s not a guilty pleasure. That’s essential maintenance.
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