Hello April!

I am seated on second last row in a mathree, there is only one vacant seat at the back. A woman who looks to be in her late fifties trying to squeeze her way through. Out of kindness I let her have my seat and instead opt to take the back seat.

She takes the seat, expressionless, doesn't look at me, doesn't thank me. Ala!!

At the back seat, a lady seated next to her son quickly whispers to me ' that was so kind of you'  I just smile back. So in my quick calculations, she was quick to compensate and throw in a good remark. First cos she could have noticed the unrecognized gesture and second she probably wanted her son to learn a lesson. The lesson here could be based on interpretation😕😁

Very soothing inspiring gospel music by cece winans playing on the background. 

Still appalled by the woman's reaction. Don't get me wrong, i don't regret it. Giving her my seat was the the right thing to do. But come on! What happened to being courteous. A simple thank you would not hurt a fly. In passing, who is entitled here😂😂

Theoretically, the principle is to lower own expectations to avoid disappointments. I stand to say in practice..its plain ugly. What about that time when your soul screams you deserve better. Especially in relationships of whichever nature, how practical is it?

As I alight, I let this slide. This woman could be going through quite much that a seat at the front or back is the least of her worries, so in my books she is welcome.

However, could this be a good example of excuses we plant in our minds when we receive the bare minimum if anything in the first place when we clearly knew we deserved better all in the name of  'lower your expectations'? Speaking of expectations, why is this topic getting to me😒?

I am now checking my whatsapp messages as i walk to the office to find Chris chatted me earlier in the morning regarding some wierd medical diagnosis he had received. He had called me minutes ago but we could not communicate properly due to the music playing in the background. I had promised to call back as soon as i alighted. Then again, what is the day today? Fools day? Like for real we still do that😏😀😀. I decide not contact him back. The joke is on him.

All said, it's a beautiful Tuesday morning and i yearn for my brewed mug of coffee. Today i smilled at myself in the mirror and assured myself that i would have a good day. It is a new month, and i am praying for God's favor in all my endeavours. This will be a good month.

Happy April!