This is in observance of the uh-ra, silly women saga... Today I had to take my car in to get it serviced. I was pretty much accepting the fact that I'd have to pay a grip of money to get it taken care of. I wasn't wrong either. I mean, when I heard my brakes screaching and grinding? Oh noooo...I knew it.. new brakes needed.... Can you say, ouch? Throw in your favorite curse word to emphasize the point.... Yeah, like that... *smile*
Anyway, I accepted the loss and did as I normally do when I take my car in for a major service, I took a long ass walk! It usually helps me clear my head, it's great exercise and being the observant fella that I am, it gives me plenty of opportunity to checkout the world around me. LA and the surrounding areas aren't always walker-friendly, but you can definitely see a lot when you do take a stroll.
I observed a lot of traffic, a couple of accidents, people jogging, workers high a top this huge billboard making me wonder how in the heck do they do that! I saw tons of people waiting for the bus, people giving each other the finger, and lots of Starbucks and other donut shops filled to capacity. Then low and behold, something familiar crossed my path. It was an angry woman looking at me like she dared me to even hint at trying to talk to her... ouch! The angry glare, the smirk, the tightening lips and finally she looked away in order to avoid any sort of substantial eye contact. God forbid she would see that a nice simple hello in passing is all I was hoping for. I had no intentions of trying to start a conversation, ask for her number and rip her clothes off. It just wasn't on my agenda today. But I tell you! I really wanted to shout to the world that I am a man who loves women with a passion but in the most respectful non-playa-playa sort of way. When I see a woman and especially when I'm by myself or with other fellas, I'm gonna look because THAT'S WHAT I'M SUPPOSE TO DO!!! Remember????
So, I dusted my ego off because it only stung for a moment... I mean, I say hello to pretty much everyone in passing and no disrespect out there but I especially feel a sense of pride when the hello comes from a black man or woman. It makes my day and had that woman today said hello, she would've passed along a positive vibe that I would've transferred to the next person and so on and so on and so on, again... That's life, I guess and hey, it gave me something to vent about, huh? *smile* I look forward to tomorrow because I'm by no means defeated. Looking forward to the next opportunity to say hello...
5 comments:
V, I am not trying to defend the ladies you say are angry. I too have been accused of looking mean or stuck-up.
Think about it to be angry means a person has been deeply hurt. No it is not fair for them to take out on the innocent people who never did anything to them.
Sometimes I am sad or mad and not in the mood for cheeriness. LOL. I am workin on it though. I am just not a run around smiling all the time person.
Plus, some folks are crazy and in this world putting up guards is necessary. Sometimes those guards look angry or even sad.
Just remember to not take it personally and wonder if the person was deeply hurt, say a quick prayer, smile and say hi to the next person
LOL...nah, the girl that inspired this post? She was stuck up! lol.. Aint no way around it...
V, remember the underlying looks nothing like the surface. LOL. Being stuck-up is only a cover for some insecurity.
I could give a dozen reasons why women do what they do *smile*...but it still wouldn't make it right.
Just like I am sure there are a dozen reasons you could give me for men doing what they do.....
Just because you can explain it, rationalize it...make it half way understandable...doesn't make it right.
Just smile and say hi and keep walking.....that's what she shoulda done....
I've been that 'angry woman' before. Waste of energy. Doesn't take much to nod, say hello or smile. Who knows? It might have lifted her out of whatever funk she was in. Keep smiling. Keep speaking. Keep writing.
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