My oh my, what a morning I had! This morning I had a "breakfast" meeting (which, much to my dismay, did not include breakfast), so I had to leave the house by *shudder* 8:30 in the MORNING. After chatting on the phone with my coworker for a little too long, I rushed out of the house to catch the train. Unfortunately, I realized that I only had a $5 bill, a $1 bill, and a dime. This simply wouldn't do since the fare is $1.50 (and I'm just not willing to give them $5 for the ride). Since the train was a couple blocks away, and I was going to be late if I didn't catch this one, I figured I'd just wing it. The train rolled up (or slid, or skated, or did whatever it does on those rails), and I dutifully got into line. Just before the doors opened, I noticed a quarter on the ground. Lucky day, right? I thought so...until a little old woman picked it up...and then she picked up a dime. Apparently it was her lucky day. The train doors opened, and I took a deep breath, knowing that this trip could go horribly wrong. I was about to step on the train, when a woman got off the train and shoved her transfer in my hand, saying "Here, use this."
I didn't know what to say, so I just said, "Oh, okay." Then, after I realized my good fortune, I attempted to say thank you, but she was gone (and I was in a crush of people boarding the train...and by "crush" I mean there were 3 of us). How serendipitous that I needed forty cents for the train ride and that woman chose to grace me with a random act of kindness.
Thank you transfer lady! I owe ya one!
PS. Did I mention, that I was given a promotion at work today as well?
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