We are friendly!

The people I meet who have been transplanted from the midwest/west coast, or the south to the Boston area all tell me that we north-easterners are not friendly. Well, before I thought that I might, not agree, but admit that we have our moments. Then today happened.

What happened today? Well, I will tell you... Since the weather is so nice I thought I would combat my slight hangover with a 2 hour walk. (weird, I know, but I did feel amazing by the end) First, I had to go up to my office to retrieve my iPod that I left there on accident last night. This turned out to be a blessing as I also had to use my emergency deodorant that I keep in my desk drawer -- I realized about half way to my office that I missed the deodorant step in the getting ready process and from my last post you must realize that is a no-no. From there I walked down to Harvard Sq, got a large iced coffee from DD and started my way to Central stopping in used bookstores along the way. After wandering around Mass Ave for a bit I completed the circle and headed home. Throughout these journeys I have countless people say hello to me as I walked by and at least 10 people (ok older men) complement me on my summer dress. People ARE friendly here. Everyone was smiling and waving. We just needed some sunshine.

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The thing is, that the winter wears us all down and we tend to retreat into our parkas. It's not mean/rude it's just that we don't want to use up the energy that could produce body heat to raise our arm and wave hello....