People

I am starting to wonder why it seems lately that no one has a filter.  People just seem to be saying and doing what they want with absolutely no regard to others.  Since I am pretty decent, honest person who tries to mind my own business – this behavior just astounds me.  I had a conversation with my brother, Michael, the other day and at the conclusion of the conversation I said to him – I hate people.  He agreed.  I suppose I don’t hate all people however, there are a lot of people I could do without.

I went to Walgreen’s the other day on my way to work.  I needed to purchase a wrist brace (I will talk about that some other time) and while I was there I realized I had nothing to snack on at work.  I saw these chips – Popcorn Chips – Gluten Free.  I am allergic/sensitive to gluten, so seeing a Gluten Free chip that I had never had sparked my interest.  I picked up the bag and went to check out.  They rang up $4.29.  (it was a big bag).  The checker looks at me and says “$4.29?  Hope they are good.”  I agree - $4.29 is pricey but again – big bag, Gluten Free, Walgreens = expensive.  But that isn’t the point.  The point is – it is none of her business.  When she took the job at Walgreens I have to guess critiquing purchases and calling out that items may be quite expensive probably wasn’t part of the job description.  

Another example of overstepping would be this past weekend.  We had 3 showings for our condo (yay for us!).  We cleaned that morning before we left for the day.  The place was spotless.  When we got home we see there is a glass in the sink.  We didn’t leave it there.  Meaning someone during one of these showings felt it was ok to use one of our glasses and then just leave it in the sink.  EW.  My mind just because a flurry of questions as I stare at the glass in the sink.  I didn’t want to even touch it.  Who’s lips were on it?  And what did they drink??  Water?  Did they decide to go in the fridge and take some of my kid’s juice? Should I throw the cup away?  Should I use gloves to take it out of the sink? A showing doesn’t mean you can use our stuff.  I would NEVER do this.  NEVER.  I would rather choke to death than use someone’s glassware if I was at a showing.  That is because I have manners (and I really wouldn’t know how clean the glass was). 

Am I overreacting?  Have I just become so bitchy from lack of sleep and parenting that things easily annoy me?  I don’t know, but please don’t comment on my purchases or use my glasses without asking.