Sorry…I just need to vent for a moment. I’m just so upset that in this day and age there are still people out there who just don’t “have a clue” and can accept the fact that people come in all shapes, sizes, colors, backgrounds, religions…what have you.
I was at the mall earlier today with my children (they are on a break for the holidays). They had cash from their great-grandfather and a gift card from their Uncle. Needless to say my kids wanted to go to the mall (mostly my daughter, my son really didn’t care one way or another).
Since it’s their holiday vacation and we were at the mall I treated the kids to lunch at the food court (Nathans Hot Dogs – love their fries!). Three hot dogs, three small fries and three small drinks for $18+. UGH!
After we finished eating I got up with my son to go and toss out the garbage. I noticed a young couple that was sitting behind us (late teens/early 20’s). I didn’t make eye contact with them or anything. I just happened to notice them, but then again, I noticed a lot of people in the food court (especially this super adorable baby boy that was seated close by – he was so cute!).
When I dumped out our garbage I went to return to where we were sitting so I could get my coat and my kid’s bags. As I walked by the young man I heard him go “Moo”, and a moment later the girl went “Moo” too. They were MOO’ING at me! Can you believe that?! Thankfully my kids didn’t hear them do that. It really hurts THEIR feelings when people are “mean” to their mom.
In this day and age you’d think people would be more accepting. We’re not in elementary school anymore. This is the real world. SO WHAT if I’m not a size “0”. Is that any reason to associate me with a barnyard animal? I don’t think so! I bet I am more of a person then both of those ignorant people put together. It just makes me so livid!
SO WHAT if people are a bit overweight. Is that any reason to treat them as less of a person? I wonder if this same couple made fun of the developmentally disabled people that were also seated near by in the food court. Chances are they probably made fun of them too. But do you know what I did? When I walked passed the developmentally disabled people I SMILED at them and said “hello” to a few of them too. Because that is the kind of person I am. I’m a good hearted person who is accepting of people no matter what makes them different them me.
OK… I’m stepping down off of my “soap box” now. Thanks for letting me vent.
I was at the mall earlier today with my children (they are on a break for the holidays). They had cash from their great-grandfather and a gift card from their Uncle. Needless to say my kids wanted to go to the mall (mostly my daughter, my son really didn’t care one way or another).
Since it’s their holiday vacation and we were at the mall I treated the kids to lunch at the food court (Nathans Hot Dogs – love their fries!). Three hot dogs, three small fries and three small drinks for $18+. UGH!
After we finished eating I got up with my son to go and toss out the garbage. I noticed a young couple that was sitting behind us (late teens/early 20’s). I didn’t make eye contact with them or anything. I just happened to notice them, but then again, I noticed a lot of people in the food court (especially this super adorable baby boy that was seated close by – he was so cute!).
When I dumped out our garbage I went to return to where we were sitting so I could get my coat and my kid’s bags. As I walked by the young man I heard him go “Moo”, and a moment later the girl went “Moo” too. They were MOO’ING at me! Can you believe that?! Thankfully my kids didn’t hear them do that. It really hurts THEIR feelings when people are “mean” to their mom.
In this day and age you’d think people would be more accepting. We’re not in elementary school anymore. This is the real world. SO WHAT if I’m not a size “0”. Is that any reason to associate me with a barnyard animal? I don’t think so! I bet I am more of a person then both of those ignorant people put together. It just makes me so livid!
SO WHAT if people are a bit overweight. Is that any reason to treat them as less of a person? I wonder if this same couple made fun of the developmentally disabled people that were also seated near by in the food court. Chances are they probably made fun of them too. But do you know what I did? When I walked passed the developmentally disabled people I SMILED at them and said “hello” to a few of them too. Because that is the kind of person I am. I’m a good hearted person who is accepting of people no matter what makes them different them me.
OK… I’m stepping down off of my “soap box” now. Thanks for letting me vent.