So, I was in Walmart the other day.
There was a whole lot going on, but let’s just say I was standing in line for about 30mins for various reasons beyond my control. It was long and I was tired. I’m proud of myself. I was about 65% of maintaining my control, without completely devolving into internal hemorrhaging.
Then, finally, I’m getting through the checkout. My wilted lettuce is getting bagged. We’re making progress. But then—
The unthinkable happened.
The girl behind me thought it was a fantastic idea to stand about ONE inch beside me. (I’m seriously not exaggerating here, either!) She’s completely unaware, glued to the screen of her phone. I understand. I don’t wanna interact with strangers, too.
BUT!
She’s standing right in front of the machine where I’m going to have to pay from in about three minutes. You know what this means, right?
I have to actually say ‘excuse me’ and get her to move aside.
G A S P.
Do you have any idea how horrible this is?! How dare anyone make me have to do this? It’s like: “Gurl, why you an inch beside me? Back da frick off! What, you think I’m paying in cash?”
-claps- Can we please get some self awareness here?
Don’t be that guy/girl!
Even my own characters value and respect this sacred perimeter! To quote Kei: “Personal space: learn it, use it, stay out of mine.”
Honestly, this could’ve all been avoided if I hadn’t taken out both my pairs of earbuds out of my purse.
Anthy
Hey, hey, psst.
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