You love me, you really love me--repost

Strange Karma day yesterday. Several of my least favorite customers (needy, labor intensive, slightly insane) decided to shop. I'm not sure why. I didn't so much as toss a snail into the street that morning. I decided that this was more of a Karmic test and I should just go with it. Apparently I did alright. The day started with a hug from the woman that has alienated almost every other member of the staff. She's decided that I am the next best thing to sliced bread. Next customer decided that I was an "answer to her prayers" and had to shake my hand (I backed away from the hug). Add this to the delivery drivers who had to pat me on the back and it was a pretty touchy feely day. I'm not a touchy feely person. I swear I don't give off that vibe. Oh sure it's fine with friends. I know and love them. But I'm not paid to give you your warm fuzzy for the day. I'm usually trying to project the appearance of a spiny lobster. Hey... better stay away. Watch the claws! But for some reason yesterday I must have appeared more like Hello Kitty. A friend mused later that perhaps I shouldn't wear the pink fuzzy sweater (I swear, I'd never). Whatever is was, I hope it goes away today. Flattery will get you everywhere, but remember "spiny lobster. stay away."