We all have things that make us look down and smile to yourself, too shy to show the world we're happy over something so small.
For me it could be
- a hello or good morning coupled with a bright sincere smile or a message on the phone from a friend just as the day starts or when she/he sees you
- trying on a dress that fits me perfectly with an even more perfect price
- a priceless memory that just pops in your head of an inside joke or conversation shared with a friend, maybe a day or even a week before
- a train or the bus arriving just as you reach the stop or station
- a really yummy meal or a good cup of coffee
- the cute guy at work joining you for lunch
- waking up to rain on a saturday morning
- a nice song playing on the radio which reminds you of someone special
There are many more i can't really think of now, nonetheless, you'll notice, the common basis of these little things are they are all unexpected and can't be planned. Fulfilling expectation makes you smile, oh, but a pleasant unexpectation, gives you a little jolt, the heart races and you're really HAPPY. your eyes brightens, your face radiates and your smile is so big, it hurts.so nice right??
Anyway, what got me thinking about this was, today i got to leave work at 6. i went to the 75 bus stop and got a message from shum. small yay. the bus took forever to arrive, message message message shum. i got onto the bus and guess what?? in a little corner of the bus, a familiar face i see, that of SHUM. so happy la!this hardly happens! meeting a close friend on the bus means, no long boring journey, great conversation and a great end to a long day...totally unplanned.
I think this is the big guy's way of saying, you've been good today, here's a little reward. Happiness can't be bought, pity, for it really is a great gift. If you are blessed with humour, treasure it, share it, you're a cut above the rest.
ok..you must think i'm crazy now.
