Generally, I will choose my times wisely, going when it isn't overly crowded and avoiding weekends like the plague (really...if someone in my house needs something from ****mart on the weekend...it is just NOT happening!). Anyway, today's trip to the really, really,big, discount, big box entailed having to stand in line at the pharmacy. While I stood there, I started looking around at all the other people around me and noticed one thing...they all looked absolutely miserable. Now, I am not talking just blah...I am talking not happy with a capital NOT. At first I decided it was because I was in the pharmacy section and maybe everyone was sick and not feeling well, but then I noticed everyone who worked there looked that way also. This really got me curious and I started looking further than the pharmacy department...everyone was just plain old unhappy looking. As they made their way up and down the aisles, they just looked pretty PO'd. So did all the workers. I generally make it a point to appear pleasant and smile at others (yes, even strangers!) but it seemed that if eye contact was made and even the slightest smile was shared...folks looked back with just a little bit of suspicion! EVEN the workers!!! There was no "happy place" in that place, I can assure you. Maybe they are in need of a major Bobby McFerrin "Be Happy" intervention!
So why is it ...everyone looked all mad and generally morose? I don't just blame this on ****mart - though I understand that ****mart can cause that feeling - but come on folks, do you have to share your misery? I think a lot of people in our society have forgotten that you don't have to wear every single emotion on your face and have settled into a negative vibe all the time. There is always something to be thankful for and keep at least a bit of positive spirit. I am not an expert. but being mad isn't a becoming look for most folks, especially the ones I saw at ****mart.
Jowls. Are. Not. Flattering. I am just saying...
