Ticking clocks.

It's funny how we meet people throughout our lives and one day think of them randomly or see them somewhere unexpected. Then there are some times when you don't ever see them ever again. We all travel places whether it be local or some distance away and there are people whom we meet at all those locations. I sometimes stop and wonder, what that person is going through? Where are they going? Why are they here at the exact same time as me? Is there a deeper reasoning as to why they are here with me?

Strangers have more impact than we care to think. I could be at the grocery store and am having just a terrible day and that one stranger passes me by and smiles at me; it really makes my day. There have been so many people who I never even get their name who have changed my life. It's important to remember that someone is always watching you. That one smile or wave could brighten up their day. Such simple gestures can make people change their lives. It really blows my mind how people impact others in such ways as that.

I used to pass people while driving or walking by and never give it a second though that they may be going through horrid turmoil. I would never just chat with people in line waiting to get my check cashed at the bank or while choosing the right size shirt at the mall. I've noticed lately people don't talk much anymore. But, then there are those times when you get that oddball who strikes up a conversation. It makes me feel good when someone takes time out of their day to talk to me; them not knowing me from Adam. It makes me feel important and loved. As humans, we should love others unconditionally, no matter what they have or haven't done. Love is the only thing that saves us.

So many faces pass us and we dare not acknowledge their presence. I take that as an insult honestly. People have always told me I am nicer to strangers than to friends or family. I was thinking about that earlier today and they are right. I tend to open up more to a complete stranger than to a person I know wholeheartedly. I can't seem to figure out why. Maybe it's because I feel for them in ways that only a person unknowing of them could understand. Or, I simply have love for people whom I'll never see again because of judgment issues. It could be any of those things of course.

I was at the store getting Christmas decorations and a lady was sort of talking to herself debating on the colors to choose for her tree. I laughed and said "There sure are alot of choices, huh." And that began a conversation between us that lasted several minutes. It was a few minutes where I felt I was beginning to know her and her life. It feels amazing to have someone talk to you. If you have never been the person to strike up random conversation in public, try it! It really is a great feeling and experience. Some people don't expect others to look twice or even care about them at all. And, that one person could change their perspective of others and open their hearts to love.

I currently have a terrible head cold, or whatever it is called. It hit me all of a sudden yesterday!! I had a little bit of a scratchy throat but I thought it was because I had switched to some cheap cigarettes for the weekend. Alas, no. It is something far more troublesome than that. I slept from around 11:30am yesterday until 12am this morning. I couldn't lie in bed anymore for the drainage was near suffocating me! I'm hoping to get enough energy to head to the store for some Kleenex and Theraflu later on in the morning.

Hope everyone is doing well and staying away from all the winter germs!

-Sharon