Existence of them

Okay. Have been wanting to blog about this for some time... But have been bombarded with school work, work, piano, social life... Boohoo. So didn't blog about it till today! Finally a day to breathe.

On the day of the officer social night thing, I had a long trip on the bus home from school. Was like a really typical day... But I was sick, as usual. Have been sick quite a lot recently. I don't know if that's normal... Hahaha. But yeahs. Have been sneezing on the bus like crazy. And there was an old man that was sitting beside me... That poor thing. Sitting beside me as I sneezed like crazy. :(

Was judging him as he began to sit beside me... I know, I talked about not judging. It's HARD. Well, He was an old man with long beard... Shabbily dressed. So immediately I had a not-so-good impression of him. He seemed like a tourist, holding onto many things. And felt like an American, since I have many American Prof in school now, I kinda am able to recognise them with one sight.

And there was a jam on the way home. Even longer bus ride than usual... (I apologise for my constant sneezing!) And every moment on the bus I was thinking, how long more till I reached home? Or I would be wondering, when is this old man finally gonna alight?

Mean thoughts... I know. :(
I tried not to think about it.

Then he pulled out this pot of Vicks from his small bag that was slung around him. And handed it to me, asking me to apply it on my nose and throat area, telling me I would feel better if I do that. I politely refused his offer, and blushed silently, mentally scolding myself for being so mean to such a friendly guy... And he began to talk to me, making to rest of the bus ride so much more enjoyable. Shall not bore you with the details of the talk... But it was about his experience in America. He's actually a local!

Western culture is indeed different.
You won't see locals or any Chinese educated doing stuff like that.
Not that it's bad for Chinese not to do that...
But it really makes one more comfortable.
The idea that someone wants to make you feel better.
That not everyone is selfish. There are still nice people out there.
Really heartwarming. :)

Real angel in disguise! O:)
He even wished me success in my future career! Gosh. How sweet can this old man get? If only everyone was like this old man... The world would be a happier place to live in. ^^

Surprisingly, I felt better for the rest of the night too.

New year resolution: stop judging people on first impressions.