A Kinder, Gentler 2012

Since the Hubby and I will be bringing a human into the world this year, I thought it an appropriate New Year’s resolution to try to do one random act of kindness per week.  The world needs to be a kinder place, right?  And if every one cared just a little bit more, than surely it would be a better world to live in for my unborn daughter.
Problem.  I am not a kind person; I am snarky, judgmental, and self-entitled.  However, I am also quite cocky, so I assumed this would be a piece of cake.  (And still assume for that matter.)


Tuesday night, I entered Target looking for my first victim.  (Hey, if I’m going to be nice I might as well get to shop at the same time.)  I thought I would start out small, like helping some nice little old lady carry her bags to her car, or lift something into her cart.  Granted, I’m seven months pregnant and not in the best position to offer that kind of help.  But don’t worry, I didn’t make it that far. 


While at the glorious Target, I decided it would be a good time for the Hubby and I to register.  Once he arrived on the scene, I politely waddled to the desk in back and asked for assistance.  I was pointed to do it by myself at the kiosk.  Normally, I prefer machines to human contact, so not a big deal.  Although I didn’t like her tone....


Long story short, the stupid kiosk kept having us have to do every thing over when it messed up, I snapped at the poor teenage clerk that the service was ridiculous and I would do everything online, and stomped out of the store.  Pretty sure the Hubby had to apologize for me to the workers.


2012 Resolution - 0 : Angry Pregnant Girl - 1


However, I am determined not to give up.  Today, while in line for McDonald’s (because I’m pretty sure they put crack in their sweet tea), I decided that I would buy the next car's food.  As I pulled forward, excited to see the recipient of my generosity, a Cadillac Escalade pulled up behind me with some Real Housewife of Southern Illinois in it.  I decided her manicured fingers would not touch any free fries from me.  


Sigh.


2012 Resolution - 0 : Judgmental Pregnant Girl - 2


Plus, on my way back to the office I flipped some one the bird for almost pulling into me.  But, I’m not adding that to the scoreboard, because this jackass totally deserved it.


So, watch out people.  My Random Act of Kindness for Week 1 is happening tonight.