I really am on a writing blog lately...seems more productive than just watching random things on TV. Anyway...I realize the title makes this sound like I am about to give another deep post about things I've learned about myself and all of that...but it's not. It's more humorous; however, I really do believe the things I'm about to say. Granted, I'm all for the "you do you" mantra (in the sense that you should do what you like to do and not worry about what others think), but I have noticed that for the sake of society, some things should be done (or not)
Presented below...5 things we should avoid:
1) Listening to music with headphones while driving
It's sad how often I see people doing this, and it just seems unsafe. Granted, I realize cars and traffic are fairly loud, but it's so easy to zone out while wearing those. Plus, cars have stereo systems that are probably better quality...
2) Sitting on the lap of your significant other while in public
Yes, you two are cute together. But I DON'T NEED TO SEE THIS. I know that's not comfortable, and it's all being done as a sensual sort of thing. It's just awkward-maybe I'm oversensitive, but to me, it comes off as "I just wanna go punch the monkey with this person RIGHT NOW, but we're at the mall and this is the closest I can get without getting a nice misdemeanor" . If you want to do this at home or a friends house where you are all friends, go for it. But not at the pool or whatever. Please.
3) Holding up a line by making small talk with the worker helping you
One of the best parts of going to the East Coast to see family is that you generally don't deal with this. Why? Because it's socially unacceptable and I promise you'll get yelled at for it by other patrons. However, Colorado is a bit slower-paced and friendly and this is acceptable. Why can't we just order our coffee, pay the bill, and MOVE ON SO THE NEXT PERSON CAN ORDER AND NOT BE LATE TO WORK WHILE YOU SHARE THE STORY OF HOW YOUR KID DREW SUCH A CUTE PICTURE OF A BUTTERFLY. Ugh. I know the counter to this is that it's nice for the servers, but here's the thing: they're not going to remember you. They will remember the stress of the super long and backed up line you made, however. I'm all for being nice to the cashier-but by I mean saying "please" "thank you" knowing what you want when it's your turn, etc. Not telling a story that is likely boring to them. End rant.
4) Pretending you don't have any stupid guilty pleasures.
I say pretending because it's all a ruse. EVERYONE HAS ONE. Or two...or maybe three. I wish people would just admit them. It's kind of a fun conversation topic, and who knows, maybe the person you're talking to has the same one. Hey, now you have someone to gossip about Keeping Up With the Kardashians with! Case in point: I actually now enjoy Justin Bieber's music and find the gossip about him fun to follow. Yes, he's crazy. Oh well. Judge me all you want. But you have a guilty pleasure too. This world would be so much better if people were open about this and not overly pretentious.
5) Sit right next to someone on public transportation when there is still a lot of open sitting space left
PERSONAL. BOUNDARIES. And it just seems odd. I realize the bus is likely to get full and I will have to have sitting right by me eventually...but not now. Now stop creeping on my phone and sit over there.
If this was at all entertaining, let me know and I"ll do a part 2. I'm just too tired to do more than five. Also, feel free to share your thoughts-if you think these are great and that I should become the next Mindy Kaling or something, or if I"m a psycho that needs to stop :).
Night!
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