Dear Neighbor

Dear Neighbor,

Hi!

Last weekend when we had that gas leak adventure, I was standing next to you and your two dogs.  You remarked that this was a bad time for this to be happening.  I assume you meant the weather.

My response to you was, "It could be worse".

I'm totally against toxic positivity, so I'm ashamed that I said that.

Although a part of me thinks it might be sort of okay, because I actually meant what I said.  

See, I hate cold weather.  And I felt it was much less cold than it has been at times these past few weeks.  Even in my shorts, I felt okay.

If I lied and agreed with you...if I said, "I know. Right?" than I fear that would have been people-pleasing-behavior.

What's worse?

I'm not sure.

Anyway, it was nice having that neighborly disaster-bonding moment with you.  I hope I didn't fuck it up too much.