Welcome back everyone! It's Day 2 of the Meet-at least-one-new-person-a-day-for-a-year Mission. Yesterday was a great kick 0ff when I met LaTasha whens he came into my office to drop of some random information for some boot-leg pyramid scheme.

Today's experience was not so great. I was waiting in line to check out this morning at the gas station right up the street from work this morning. I had my usual Red Bull and a package of Hostess CupCakes. There was a gentleman complaining behind me about how long the line was. He was, in fact, being a doucher. I mean seriously, it was 7:15 in the morning and the gas station was busy as a mother. They had both registers going as fast as they could.

So anyways; I thought I would be funny, so I turned around and said:

I bet I have enough time to eat all this and leave without paying!

He just stared at me.

I'm just kidding, I'm not a stealer.

Nothing.

Well it was nice talking with you. I'm Colin Morrow. I work down the hill at Vogel Veterinary Hospital.

Nothing.

Okay, well, I hope you enjoy the rest of your day. Don't stay crabby forever.

And with that I was out the door. He was probably the most unfriendly person I've ever seen. All he did was complain in line, but then when I tried to be nice and talk to him, he was silent.

Why is that? Why is that some people are only happy when they complain? Why do people feel the need to complain about things out loud? Especially in public places when they're alone? How would that guy like if someone came to his place of employment and complained about how he was doing his job?

Sure, being an employee at a Convenience Store probably isn't the most brain busting job in America but it's a job. They work hard, they -all the employees of this particular station- are extremely friendly, and go above and beyond to make sure they're providing excellent customer service.

So, all-in-all, Mission Day: 2 didn't go so well. I didn't really "meet" anyone, but I tried. I know it's only been 2 days, but I think this is really going to be an eye opening experience in sociology.

Thanks for tuning in to Colin.Always on this, Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Remember: 10 Days till Christmas. Get your party hats ready, and celebrate the birthday of Jesus!!