Appropriately named after all.

Sometimes I wonder if calling my blog "Happy Amy" was a good idea. Some days I just don't feel happy...sometimes "Happy Amy" feels like false advertising.

But, in general, it's appropriate. Every so often it feels downright perfect. Like earlier today at work. I said a cheerful hello to a customer coming in the door, and one off the other cashiers smiled and shook her head. At my questioning look, she said that my name should be Happy Go Lucky.

Quite a few hours after that, a middle aged guy came through my line. He appeared to be having a long day. I said hello, made the usual small talk. Instead of answering my bland questions, he asked, "Are you always this happy?" Usually that question is not complimentary. Usually it means that I am annoying the life out of someone.

It's been known to happen.

But this time, he was really asking if I'm always happy. I shrugged and said that it's easier than being...I didn't finish it, wasn't quite sure what the alternative would have been. He helped with, "Grumpy?" He paused thoughtfully for a moment, then said, "It's good to hear a cheerful voice."

That made me feel sad for him.