It's a Sunshine Day

I just wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone know that I have had a wonderful morning on the metro. Don't worry, that isn't sarcasm you are sensing. It is a beautiful sunshine day; I actually got a seat on the train - shocking. The train was not crowded at all - ludicrous. And the driver of the train was possibly jollier than Santa. Normally the train conductors are grumpy and yelling about passengers being near the doors or inaudibly mumbling about the next stop, but not this fella. He was cheery and welcomed everyone on board at each stop. He was enthusiastic and made everyone smile. When people got off the train he wished them a beautiful and safe morning. He rubbed off on the passengers too, no one was dishing out death stares or shoving or stomping on toes. And, I shared a seat with a nice old gentleman who wished me a wonderful day when I got up from my seat to exit the train. I got off the train and exited the metro station and there was a man singing pleasantly on his guitar and people were happily accepting the pamphlets that volunteers were passing out, rather than giving mean looks and stomping away as usual.

I'm not sure what is going on today, but it has been the most pleasant morning I have ever experienced in D.C... possibly the most pleasant morning I've ever experienced anywhere. So I hope you all have a wonderful morning as well. I just wanted to let everyone know that people in D.C. aren't always cranky and the metro can be a pleasant place. And I wanted to let everyone know now, at 9 AM, before a long day makes me grumpy and bitter :)