God forgive me, but I strongly dislike people who prejudge me and feel the need to voice thier opinion on what I do, and then continue to be rude when they find their accusations to be false...
What do I mean? My best friend, Ashley, and I were walking downtown today. I wanted to get a pair of sunglasses at our local Dollar General. I left my daughter outside with my friend while I went inside. Dollar General has made it a rule now that customers are not allowed to bring in baby strollers.
Once in line with the sunglasses, I over hear this lady in front of me mutter to the cashier, "Who leaves a baby outside alone?!"
"Excuse me?" I spoke up immediately. I actually surprised myself, considering I am the sort of person that hates confrontations and will normally try to smooth such situations over. I was angry. I was shocked. I wasn't going to let this one go...not THIS time!
"Is THAT your kid?" she demanded with her snotty tone in her voice.
"Yes," I didn't hide my aggravation and returned the same peevish tone. "She is with a friend of mine."
"Well, as long as she is with someone," she turned to leave (and her voice becoming even more hateful).
"That's the only reason I left her out there," I became even more defensive.
As I made my purchase, watching her exit, I began to shake with explicit anger. I looked behind me and be came even more aggravated. There was a lady behind me in line....with a bloody stroller.
I related the scenario to Ashley once I left the building. She said she saw the rude lady leave and smile at her when she left. What a bigot.
I am done venting now. I need to do laundry and get ready for bed. I have another early day tomorrow at work. I have found that 5 to 6 hours of sleep is indeed a blessing.
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