Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm schizophrenic, and so am I

I would like to briefly discuss something called running etiquette. Why is there a failure of people in the world to just be FRIENDLY? I'm not talking about creepers that hop all over your grill if you so much as look at them. But is it so hard to smile or say hello?

I love running. I probably go about four times a week. It just makes me feel alive. Now that the weather is getting nice, I never tire of the surrounding mountains, the air is warm, and the ice is finally melted. Sue me for feeling happy on my run and wanting marry the whole world, greeting people as I pass. Maybe my speed is very intimidating (jk), or I smell, or my looks scare people off. But when I pass someone, I always look to wave at them, but they avoid my eyes entirely, always looking straight ahead. Utah is worlds ahead of Nj, where honks replace hellos and middle fingers replace merriment. Still, I'm surprised that people walking on the sidewalk are so awkward. Can't we all just be friends?

Granted, I could just VOICE a polite greeting, instead of waiting for them to look and having a silent exchange. But I'm out of breath, and I don't want to make a person feel uncomfortable if he/she doesn't want to meet eyes with a stranger.

Then, the other day, I had an epiphany! I don't know if it is the solution, but I realized when there is someone in my path, I don't look at that person until I'm barely about to pass him/her! Mostly because I don't want to look like a creeper that is staring. Who knows if they glance at me, but because I am looking away, they avoid me as well?? Maybe they are thinking about the same things I am thinking?! Maybe I just need to bite the bullet and not be so timid. Maybe I could change the world, one hello at a time. Maybe I am the only person that feels all these awkward social pressures that don't even exist, and are just fabricated in my own mind. Maybe I have a Beautiful Mind. Maybe I'm schizophrenic. Maybe, it's Maybelline.