Family

Today in Starbucks there was a family of about 6 or so sitting at a table across from me. I had my Ipod on and was reading Con Law, but couldn't help but notice them. The first thing that drew my attention was the Auburn sweatshirt one of the girls was wearing-you don't see many SEC kids in this neck of the woods. The thing that kept distracting me though was how quiet they were. They were all sitting there staring at each other and just not saying much. They didn't have magazines or newspapers, just lattes and silence. It was so strange to look at this family and compare it to mine. I mean, I really think that it's more likely one would find my family in a Starbucks screaming at each other about politics than find them sitting at Starbucks in silence. It's such a strange thing, silence. This family was the awkward equivalent of running into an ex with your current girlfriend. When I saw the Auburn shirt, I really wanted to say something to her-make a joke about how I hate Auburn-but when I saw this family there was no way. It's tough to judge why they would be like this, whether there's some underlying tension between everyone, or if they're just tired, or if they're just not a loving family. Hell, maybe they just don't like to talk. All I know is that I'm glad my family isn't like that. Much rather have to beg someone to shut up than sit around trying to think of something to say. Made me appreciate my family's (both extended and immediate) love for babbling-even though sometimes it drives me nuts. God I'm gonna be so good in the Christmas Political Debates. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna win. Dirty Republicans.
Lyric:
"You make everybody feel like a guest."
-The Mendoza Line
Do you think that's a compliment or an insult? Presumably you treat guests well but don't people always say "make yourself at home." I think it might be an insult-wouldn't it be better to say "You make everybody feel like family." I don't know.