More Connections In The City

There was a change of plans tonight. Unfortunately my friend got stuck with a project at work that kept her there for the night. So, I could either stay here and feel sorry for myself, or get out and go for a walk. I walked to Bridgehead coffee shop and did a bit of people watching.

As I sat there sipping my decaf (I know it's fake, but I can't drink real coffee late at night), savouring my favourite chocolate bar, I wavered between feeling lonely and content. Then Video Store Guy walked in and waved at me. Huh. Nobody ever recognized me like that in the burbs, and now that I'm downtown, Video Store Guy recognizes me in a coffee shop.

After coffee, I walked over to the video store to pick up a movie. Video Store Girl asks "Aren't you the one who was looking for the black & white version of Harvey a few weeks ago? I found one the other day!" Huh. I don't recall anybody remembering any of my movie requests in the burbs, but move to the city and Video Store Girl remembers what I asked for three weeks ago.

In a previous post, I mentioned that it was possible to feel lonely amidst the hustle & bustle of the city, to feel like I was on the sidelines. Tonight, it struck me that small connections like these can make me feel like I'm part of it all. Huh.