Another Day

Bringing up Perfume in my previous post  triggered another memory of mine; a once used to be daily routine that remains memorable to me. I used to drop by a convenient store near my house every day to pick up some cold beverages during summer, and yet it wasn't the icy beverages that made me feel delighted, but rather the cheery store keeper. With a white plump face, rosy cheeks, and a school girl bob hair cut, she smiled enthusiastically as each customer approached the counter for check out. This wasn't just for a day, in fact, it lasted until the moment I never saw her again. Where she has gone wonders me, however, what matters is her attitude to others. There she was happily serving strangers she has never met before, without bias or prejudice, while keeping the utmost sunny smile that didn't ever seem to dwindle away. Seeing this every day intrigued me to understand as to how and why some people are able to do so. As of now, I still haven't reached a conclusion, but those precious smiles certainly made my days and warmed my heart.