Originally Posted by
sweet sparrow
At least that's the message I'm being sent this month. On one shopping trip to Metro, I rounded a corner of a small display unit to find a woman who wanted the same path. I tried to move my heavy cart of groceries, but it wasn't far enough over. After she rammed her cart into mine, she just kept pushing until she created enough room for herself, and kept pushing the cart into my tummy. :eek: This was at 7.5 months pregnant.
On three separate occasions in the past few weeks, I've been honked at for crossing the street too slow at stoplights (I think that was the issue). The light was green, I had waited my turn, and pressed the button for the walk signal. The countdown was still counting down and I'd be well within the time limit. I don't move as slowly as possible as I know there are people waiting to turn right or left. Last time, I was carrying two bags out of the grocery plaza, while a driver was trying to turn left. Maybe I was going a smidgen less than my usual speed, but I did not think it was close to a leisurely pace either. He honked at me, very loudly, and it makes me wonder.
I live in a large city, but have lived in cities more than twice this size. I just can't fathom that people can't wait 2 - 3 seconds more for someone 8 months pregnant to cross their lane, loaded down with groceries on a hot, sunny day, while in their air-conditioned cars. Or maybe I'm just fortunate enough to encounter the same annoying person each week? Oh, it makes me grouchy! :mad: