“That’s beautiful.”
“I’m sorry?”
“Your laptop case. It’s beautiful.”
Thus began my conversation with the elderly man sitting next to me at a coffee shop downtown, who pointed at my peacock laptop case with his arthritic finger. His white hair stuck out in all directions and his neck was hidden behind a long beard. He sipped on his tea as our conversation spiraled into his wide array of travels, giving me envy as he told of his trips to each continent (even Antarctica). I asked him questions and he was enthusiastic to give me thorough answers. I taught him Spanish while I did my homework and he found interest in my environmental studies major. What began as a trip downtown to do homework in a new setting, ended with my mind filled with new thoughts and facts. Everyday is an opportunity to share your uniqueness with others. You never know what effect it may have on them.
He shared with you and you shared with him...nice! I wish more people would do this.
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