Everywhere I Go . . .
By much2say
@much2say (57270)
Los Angeles, California
February 24, 2025 2:12pm CST
I am not kidding that everywhere I go, "somebody" recognizes me. We joke about it in the family, but it's true.
I don't even live in a small town where everyone knows each other. I will walk in a public area, like a store, and sure enough someone will call out my name. I don't know why it happens - it just does.
This weekend we drove almost 2 hours to visit my mother in law. Afterwards we stopped at a huge shopping mall about a half hour drive further from her place. While we were about to leave a bookstore, this woman waved and stopped me "Heyyyyy, do you remember me?".
My first thought - NO WAY 
- who would know me here? And I did remember her - a fellow parent friend that I hadn't seen in 15 years. Apparently her son now attends a college nearby. What were the chances we'd run into each other there?!
I saw my husband roll his eyes 
. I'm telling you, this happens to me a lot.
Is it really a small world? Do you "run into" people you know?
- who would know me here? And I did remember her - a fellow parent friend that I hadn't seen in 15 years. Apparently her son now attends a college nearby. What were the chances we'd run into each other there?!
I saw my husband roll his eyes . I'm telling you, this happens to me a lot.
Is it really a small world? Do you "run into" people you know?13 people like this
12 responses
@RebeccasFarm (92372)
• United States
24 Feb
Haha your husband lol
No never do I run into anyone I know..I am thousands of miles away from anyone.
No never do I run into anyone I know..I am thousands of miles away from anyone.2 people like this
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@lilacskies (6170)
• United States
24 Feb
I know, right? Last month, I went to a bodega which is a type of local convenience store and someone recognized me, called me from across the room, and then approached me when I stared at her in confusion. I couldn't recognize her and I just froze on the spot. She told me that we used to work together years ago and told me a bit about herself. That jogged my memory and it was nice to see her again. We talked a bit and went our separate ways.
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@AmbiePam (96221)
• United States
24 Feb
That’s hilarious and I love it! My dad has that same “issue”. Ten percent of the time he is recognized it is because they are mistaking him for one of his 6 brothers. The other 90% they give a rousing, “Hey, Dennis!” And I try to slink away without being seen. Nobody just casually says hi.
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@allknowing (141346)
• India
24 Feb
You are famous I say - very famous. It is only celebrities belong to this category
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@much2say (57270)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Feb
We've been all over the place - and regularly in many cases - I guess we end up knowing folks. Everyone has to get food and supplies - we're bound to run into someone we know at the store at some point - it's like the community's common meeting place 
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@much2say (57270)
• Los Angeles, California
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@rebelann I hope they finish up the road construction once and for all very soon!
Oh gosh, I wish I could talk to you in line! I like chit chatting about whatevers to anyone who's willing to do the same - as long as they are mindful of time.
We are heating up! But then cooling down again supposedly by Sunday. We are having a break from the fires - thank goodness. We don't want them, but it's almost inevitable 
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How are y'all doing? We need a Roscoe and Tuffy post 
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How are y'all doing? We need a Roscoe and Tuffy post .1 person likes this
@rebelann (113268)
• El Paso, Texas
25 Feb
Oh how I miss doing my own shopping. Soon I10 will be easier to navigate, I can't wait.
I'm one of those annoying old ladies who likes to talk to strangers in the checkout lines, it can be interesting sometimes.
How's it going over there? I'm praying there won't be anymore fires for CA to contend with.
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@snowy22315 (185633)
• United States
26 Feb
That is wild. What usually happens to me is someone remembers me, and I have no clue who they are. 
. It's really kind of embarrassing
. It's really kind of embarrassing
@kaylachan (75353)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Feb
Not very often, and if I do I've completely forgotten who they are.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16856)
• China
26 Feb
Wow, the woman could still recognize you after 15 years ! It is a tribute to the way you get along with people.You are kind and thoughtful .
@DaddyEvil (142152)
• United States
24 Feb
Yes, it happens to me all the time... Pretty used to ask if I knew everybody in the world because it happened no matter where we were at. We even ran into people we knew when we were on vacation in Disneyland! 1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (82704)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Feb
I am more in than out so I do not meet up with people. When I do go out the streets around where I live are pretty empty.
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