Eastover

Eastover.... So close to the District of Columbia. To be exact, it is too close to SE DC.

What I see on a daily basis:

Mothers that talk to their children any kind of way. I witnessed a woman talking to her child as if she was a stranger on the street. She used explicit language with a two year old. The child had to use the restroom and her mother all but beat her down.
Has it become acceptable to mistreat our children? A wise older client said to another staff member and myself "be nice to your children, you never know when they will have to care for you". I'm sure that mother has a rude awaking when she gets elderly. People please remember that it’s the scares we don't see, that can ruin lives and change the outcome of a child's potential.

The women on this side of town seem to have their own rules when it comes to clothing. Apparently the size on the pants, shirt, and shoes do not apply to them. I have seen one to many women come into the store with too small shirts or jeans. A respectable man does not want his girlfriend, wife or even side piece showing the crack of her ass or thongs to the world. Ladies, if you wear a 16 please purchase a 16. There is nothing worse than a muffin top that is more like an 18 wheeler tire around your waist.

When you leave the house, even if it’s just to the grocery store, make sure you put on a bra. Who wants to see saggy boobs... Victoria Secret or Lane Bryant is your friend if you have a large breast size. Why have on a "bad" outfit on, if you’re going to wear a $2 bra. Not cute people, not cute at all.

Respect yourself and you will see that most men will respect you as well.

We are in a pet crazed world... I have seen people walk around with the little tiny dogs in handbags. But only the Lord knows why I have seen someone in the grocery store with a 4 month old Pit Bull.... In the shopping cart, WTF!!?? Really?

Only in the hood can I get my car fixed, washed, watched, buy soap, lotion, deodorant, socks, perfume, turtles, chicks (yes, baby chickens), clothes, food, CD's and bootleg movies in front of the grocery store. Hold it! Who doesn't need all these things? LOL I do; but not the chicks or the turtle. Oh and I don't buy bootleg either.

I love my job! ;)