It’s amazing how strong an effect random people can have on you. I jumped in a cab on the way to my class today and the driver went on and on about how pretty I looked. Now, he probably says that to everyone but it still made me smile and for a few minutes I felt good.
On Saturday night, as I watched the movie with my friend, the woman sitting next to me kept staring at me throughout the movie. For a while, I thought it might be cause I moved, but even when I didn’t blink or utter a word, she kept staring. It took me large amounts of self-restraint not to turn to her and yell, “What’s your problem?” Afterwards, I wondered how much effect random people have on my day and my mood.
Obviously, it only matters what you think of yourself but it’s fascinating how a total stranger can sway one’s mood.
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