So, Hallie and I have taken to going on long walks. The purpose for this is three-fold.
1- So that I feel like I am getting out of the house
2- So that I don't spend money as I am getting out of the house
3- So I don't eat everything in sight as I am sitting in the house (Maybe I am the only one who does that...but when I have been bored, all the sudden I will realize that I just ate my 27th item and my stomach hurts.)
Ok, so anyway. Today we took a long walk to Sonic. I love Sonic. I decided that if I walked there I would buy myself a drink (which defeats numbers 2 and 3 on the list, not to mention the calorie-laden drink defeats all the walking I did, but oh well, right?). As I was walking, I made a very intelligent observation. And it is this: Pretty much ALL people look mad/grumpy/mean when they drive. I am pretty sure I am the same when I am in the car, but as I was looking at people today as we were walking, I am pretty sure I did not see one happy face sitting behind the wheel of their car. Perhaps driving is just too stressful for people to be happy about. Perhaps they have a screaming child in the back seat (that would be my case, sometimes). Or perhaps they really are just mean people (though I doubt that).
Due to this observation, I have decided that I am going to start looking happy while I drive. I think I am generally a nice person, so I think I ought to reflect that as I drive. So, from this point forward, look for me to be driving down the street with a grin plastered to my face. And I'll expect the same from you. :)
8 comments:
Okay, I can't wait to see you pulling up to drop off Hals with a big grin on your face. Secondly, please post me a picture of her. I miss her face.
Hmmm.. that's weird, the above comment was i.... Che'.
I go on long walks for the same three reasons--must be something about all the indoor time new moms have to deal with :) I'll look for you smiling and driving and try to do the same!
By the way, I loved your last post (For my daughter in a future day). Beautiful sentiments that really made me think. I ended up staring at Reed and bawling while I rocked him to sleep. Thanks for sharing!
I think for me I am envisioning all the kids I know who are or soon will be driving on the same roads I drive on. Scary...
I'm going to hold you to your promise. I'm hoping the weather warms up here soon so that I can start taking Sadie on walks. Also, I second che's motion....post some more pictures of Hals.
haha its so true! Don't you love people watching?... a favorite activity of mine! I was trying to envision what I look like when I drive and I'm sure it isn't too pleasant, so next time I'm out and about I will reminisce on this post and plaster a smile on too! :)
hahah thats hilarious!! and so true!!! Yeah lets all get smiles o our faces!!! Thats funny!
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