One of the many things I admire about my husband
is that he can say hi and carry a conversation on with complete strangers. Yes
annoying at times, but thankfully 3 out of 4 of my kids have this trait.
On my
good days I like to think that I am pretty easy going and a fun loving person.
I know like everyone else I can be pretty darn grumpy. It takes me a bit to get out of my comfort
zone, and when I am feeling friendly and I say hi to someone and they ignore me
whether on purpose or because they did not see me I get my feelings hurt. And I
spend the rest of my day pondering and over thinking what I could of done to
make someone mad. Mad enough to ignore me. Of course my husband thinks I over
think things and ask me why I put so much thought and feelings into how someone
treats me or thinks about me. He makes great points of course, but in my mind I can’t explain it, but I just know
how it makes me feel. I struggle with that, because I do care what people say
or think about me.I say all that, to tell yall one of my biggest pet peeves is when you are fb friends with someone, and yall go to same places, whether it be church, kids practices, games etc. And you see those “fb friends” and you smile or say hi and they completely blow you off and ignore you. I mean why?! What does a person get out of that? A grown person!
Again, I understand we all have bad days, and yes I know there are those chances that you were not seen. But, I know when I am seen and when I am being ignored. I have to ask are we back in Middle School? How can I tell my daughter not to let certain people bother or get to her, when “me” myself still struggles with it.? Does it really take too much effort for people to just be kind to each other? I honestly don’t think people really understand how much a wave, smile, or a simple hello can mean to a person. Just imagine what a hug can do?! I find myself blogging about this in hopes that if you are reading this, YOU will stop and think and just be a little extra friendly today. The world needs some kindness these days.. And remember the little people are watching, and will learn how to treat people by what they see you do.
