New Year Resolution

At what point do we stop putting up with inconsiderate people? Well I’ve reached mine. During a routine grocery trip I had an epiphany moment after I circled around four times trying to find a parking spot and did not park at the only open spot close by that was reserved for expecting mothers. However could not say the same for the rude women who sped up going the wrong direction while on her cell phone to park at the reserved spot. She was not pregnant by any means nor was she handicap. She was a perfectly healthy female around my age and what seemed like a phone permanently attached to her ear.

Perhaps it was the holiday season and the crowds just getting to me, with my window down I looked at her right in the eye and said “Are you kidding me?” With the look of shock, (more like how dare you bitch look) as if that spot had her name on it, she at least had a moment of shame. Any without any hesitation she never put down her phone and strolled into the store. So at the moment I realized, though I didn’t accomplish anything she at least was aware someone said something and perhaps next time will at least stop for a moment and not be so inconsiderate (I know, good luck huh).

So my thought is, do inconsiderate people continue to do things because good people say nothing and what will happen if more people speak up? Of course there is no way of taking an actual survey, but what if we just try it. With my new camera phone at hand I’m really considering capturing inconsiderate actions and posting it on a website. Titled “How not to be a complete ASS” or “You’re an ASS if you do the following”.

Today was the worst one yet, a complete capital ASS! It took place at my son’s school carpool lane. My husband can tell you how much I hate the schools carpool lane, not the system it self but the retarded parents. Who are oblivious to the backed up streets refusing to pull forward and yapping away on their cell phones. This is so annoying, that’s why I go extra early to pick up Kohl. Today I got side tracked and ran late. There was a parent in his big Chevy Yukon on the phone, leaving a four car space in between his car and the car in front of him. Since the back of my car was hanging out slightly in the street, I asked him nicely if he would mind moving forwards. With a very rude responds he said NO with a dickish smirk and rolled up the window. In no way am I exaggerating, so I got in my car and moved in front of him. Without any hesitation I took a picture of him on his cell phone at a school zone. I’m contemplating sending it to the Plano ISD, since there is a fine for being on the phone in a school zone. Oh, I should mention, when I took his picture I said welcome to the jerk club. I know I shouldn’t but I couldn’t help it, I’m sure my husband will object.

Long story short, my New Year resolution is to be a warrior of consideration and accountability.