In a bout of de-cluttering frenzy (inspired after reading Organizing the Playroom over at Organized Junkie's blog and the video links she provided), I lugged 2 big trash bags of junk and a unused vacuum cleaner to be disposed of at the "Bulky Refuse" collection bin.

As the lift doors opened, a young lady stood at the lift entrance, blocking my exit. Now mind you, I had 2 huge bags of trash and a vacuum cleaner with all its attachments. Never mind that she did not hold the lift doors for me (I had to use my foot to hold it open) but what annoyed me was the fact that she was blocking my exit from the lift!!!

Even as I looked at her squarely in the eyes, she averted her gaze and looked at the floor, and did not budge an inch. Afraid that I may just say something rude or worse! I did not open my mouth.  I just pushed out my bags and the vacuum cleaner around her.

Frustrating! Why do people behave like this? I do not expect anyone to help me but they could at least not block my way, right?!

But ... in the evening, when I lugged another 2 bags down, this time with baby in tow, I had a much more pleasant experience.

A young couple with a young toddler who entered the lift with me, was not only nice enough to hold the lift doors for me but the wife helped me carry one of the bags to the collection bin! Granted the bin was just round the corner but hey! after the mornings "adventure" I was grateful to anyone who showed some manners!

Thank God for nice, considerate persons!

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