Choose Happiness

Sometimes I have fun trying to make the mundane into an adventure

So instead of driving to my doctor's appointment yesterday

 I boarded the Amtrak train and then took a cab

Jumped in and gave the cabbie the address

Asked him how he was doing as he eyed me suspiciously

Told him I liked his car which finally broke a smile

I payed as we pulled up to the curb and I wished him a great day

Held the door open for the guy next in line

He was on his phone and as he threw his bag and briefcase into the back seat

I couldn't help but hear his conversation

"I haven't been home for two months! - My kids are expecting me!"

He stood in the opening of the car door 

I couldn't help but notice the vein throbbing at his temple

"I've gone over that budget a thousand times! Tell the contractor to reduce his costs!"

I felt sorry for him as I recognized the familiar droop of his shoulders

As he nodded in agreement to the conversation on the other end of the call

I felt bad for this man and his kids; recognizing the resignation in his body language

He lowered himself into the seat and reached out to close the door

His hand brushed against the stone I left among the discarded gum wrappers

And for a split second he stopped and looked down

Confused, he looked up and when our eyes met I smiled a big cheesy grin

And I saw his smile begin to spread as he said to his caller

"Do what you want...you take care of it" and hung up

Before the car door closed I heard him tell the cabbie

"O'Hare Airport...I'm going home"

He looked out the window and winked at me

And I waved goodbye and entered the building for my doctor's appointment

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 This is the rock I left among the trash in the door
Beautiful soul Kim makes these as she spreads love amongst us humans

So although I did take the train and leave the rock
The guy doesn't exist
This is what I would like to think happened when someone found the rock

I can dream no?