April 16, 2008

frown face

Ok so maybe I am more like Poshe, in some ways anyway (mean face, see post below). As Elsa and I were crossing the street, a blue Accord came to a screeching halt at the pedestrian cross/ stop sign. I looked and gave him one of my frown faces, it's just a reaction and I can't really help myself. It was a bad one too. We proceeded into our class and took our place on the floor. My usual friend wasn't there so I felt a bit thrown off. Just as I was about to forget the near miss incident, who should I see entering the class, yes it was Mr., "why stop at a stop sign when children are walking", he was bringing his son to our class. When I gave the look I didn't see a kid in the back and didn't recognize him, but apparently the mom couldn't make it so it was this guy instead. In order to avoid a possible confrontation, I had to just keep the look up and appear as though that's how I look all the time, it's ridiculous I know. He was in the wrong and I should have been open to letting telling him so. However, I have to keep in mind that I sometimes tend to over-react and perhaps expect more from people than I should, so I kept a somewhat unfriendly face throughout the class which could have backfired on so many levels. First off - since my usual friend was gone I probably prevented myself from making new friends. The other moms have always seemed very friendly and open to conversation. Today would have been a chance to talk to someone different. Now they are probably a bit frightened by me. They could be sympathetic and dismiss it as a distracted pregnant mom, but apparently no on can tell that I am. I am 6 months and have gained quite a bit, but I guess I just look a little more curvy. Lastly, the frown face actually did bring my mood down and prevented me from having as much fun as usual. So while the initial frown face was worth it and necessary, maintaining the attitude throughout the class was probably not necessary in the end.

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