I miss smiles.

With a mask on, I can’t tell if somebody is smiling, or wearing the signs of a rough day.

I always try to make eye contact and smile with as many people as possible while out. Now, there’s no real way to do that. You can make eye contact, but they can’t see if you’re smiling at them, trying to make their day better.

I hate that. I hate that now it’s a new normal that we have to wear the masks, and can’t try to brighten someone’s day by putting a smile on my face.

So, as we might not be able to do anything about the masks for a little while, keep smiling anyway. Try to smile so big you smile with your eyes and people can still see that you are trying to brighten their day. The world desperately needs that right now.

Embrace Life