NicoleB Photography

Does a smile and a friendly Good morning cost you your soul?
Sometimes people seem to think it does.
Especially Western Expats here in Kuwait.
How often have I met some now, greeted them friendly and they just stared at me like I’m growing green antennas.

This morning again. I had a nice walk with the dogs to Fahaheel, the way to was quite empty. On my way back there were more people (5 a.m.).
One Western couple comes my way, I look at them, they look at me. I smile and say Good morning. They just stare and walk by. Assholes.

My perception and my humble opinion. Sorry.

If you are by any chance out there, reading this, maybe you wanna react different next time. I don’t know what your problem is. Is it a crime these days to walk alone as a woman?
Are you afraid I’m gonna steal your husband or I’m gonna get you arrested for harassment when you say “Good morning"?

I stopped at the Yacht Club to take some more shots of the rusty boats at the shore when they walked by again. I didn’t say nothing and they only gave me a quick glance. I think I saw a smile on the woman’s face, don’t know what kind.

I’m still angry. The peaceful mood I had while walking is gone.

It’s just beyond me why so many Western Expats are seem to be so bitter.

You see them when you go shopping. Sour faced and not happy.
1 out of 5 greets you back. 1 out of 10 might even talk to you.

I just don’t get it. Maybe because it’s just so not me.
It’s already hard enough for me NOT to greet everyone or smile at everyone. I know what that leads to. I’m married. No, I don’t want to give you my number .

We saw a Lady with a Chocolate Labrador girl too. But she was running and didn’t want to stop. Understandable. At least she gave me a short “Good morning” nod.

I hope you all have a better start in the week. I will look at my pictures now and hopefully get some of that peaceful mood back into my mind. I already feel better. Thanks for listening