Thank you strangers

Yesterday I went to jurong point alone. Ran some errands and went back home and never stop to shop.

I am proud of myself and you know why? Becos I never take a cab at all. The temptation was there and it felt an addict seeing the syringes lying all around him.

But! Instead of settling for the instant relief, I ran after the bus that came just in time and enjoyed my slow ride to the interchange. Then I waited almost 10mins during my return journey. The returned journey was quite a challenge because the 1st bus that came was crowded. I saw the green lilted cab zoomed passed me. Some captured my vision in slow motion. But alast! I stood still on the ground and chanted “the next bus will be coming soon” Then the second bus arrived. Again, there was no seat at all.

I took up my own challenge and boarded the bus. I was standing on the stairs near the door, and managed to squeeze my arms thru the crowd and “dong” a one dollar coin. A lady passenger standing near the ticket machine tabbed my hand and passed me my ticket. It came quite a surprise to me and kept me happy throughout. The bus driver was very friendly and concern. Asked me constantly to grip tight and told me to leave my stuff on the panel, also asked me to watch my arm and head when the front door open, worrying that I would be caught between the doors.

Another lady in front of me keep shifting inside abit more to make space for me. I dun know why they are all so friendly and concern. Maybe they knew it’s been so long since I last stood in a crowded bus and wanted to encourage my effort. LOL!!! Throughout the journey, tho tiring, and feeling a little discomfort, but I was really happy and smiled at the lady who gave way a little for me. I nearly wanted to start a chat with her when I smelt something like fermented bean curb and thought she has bought it.

Then this reminds me of my life, tho meeting with many unhappy events, but as long as my loved ones or even a stranger to show a little concern for me, all my disgruntles would vanish almost instantaneously..

Thank you strangers, for making up for unpleasant events that I may have met during the day.