Approach or Not to Approach

I got told more than once I'm not approachable.  I hate that.  I probably do give off that vibe and I don't mean to give off that vibe.  I think I've had my lifetime of crazies that the walls seem higher than they should be.

I think what's the best way to approach me for a question, or a hello or to strike up a conversation is to smile and say something funny.

The people who have disarmed with humor are going to get a big smile.  Usually my mind is drifting into several places and the best way to approach is with humor.  I like the unexpected when it makes me laugh.

My mom had encouraged me to send my cousin the post that my landlord made about being depressed and my cousin is aware of what's happening with me.  I happened to be standing in Wal-Mart, doing some Shopkicking and I got a message from her. 

I dropped a bottle of Lysol on the floor and started laughing.  No worries.  It was plastic.  It was kind of unexpected and really welcome.

That's how Corinne gets me.  I could be feeling stressed out from my day and when I look at my phone and see a message that's hilarious, I can't stop smiling.

Humor.  Makes me smile.  Best way to approach me.  

It's not personal if I don't look approachable.  It's because I've had a lifetime of assholes.

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