Two Little Parody

Every Saturday morning, I have this routine of making a stop by the Starbucks on Huntington Drive before heading to Arcadia Library for some light study or reading. Every single week, for the past year, I would see a homeless black guy standing in front of the Starbucks, just wondering around and observe the people driving on the street, he seemed to be in his own little world and doesn't seem to be causing any trouble to anyone.

A good observation here is that from the first time I saw this guy to the present moment, not a single person ever stopped and talk to him (including myself, but mainly because I prefer the role of life's observer). until today. A Mexican gardener's truck stopped by the Subway right next to the star bucks, and two Mexican Gardener jumped out of the car and walked passed the black homeless guy. "How you doing Amigo?" was the first word that came out of one of the Mexican Gardener's mouth. And then I saw a big smile out of the homeless's face. a genuine smile...


The second parody of the day asl occured at the Starbucks. When I walked in. There was a slight built Asian lady in her 40s with a kid infront of me. I immediately noticed that the kid has a severe case of Down Syndrome, and one of his eye is blind. The good ladie infront of me is trying to get some coffee while keep the little kid under control at the same time, and she was struggling.
The very sight makes me cringe inside. I thought to myself that sometimes, life really isn't fair and felt terrible for the mom and the little kid. As we walked out, I purposely tried to walk in front of them and open the door for her and her kid because she has so many things on her hand. She said thank you of course, and then I also saw a nice smile from the kid to me. That was very nice. At that moment, another thought crossed my mind. and that is "the kid is still alive and living and breathing isn't it? and he is making the best of his situation isn't it? so isn't that suffice?". and that made me feel better....

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