Brighten Your Day

This happened two days ago, when it was a gross day out in my city; it’d been raining overnight, and was overcast and spitting light rain at the time.

I (a 25-year-old female) work remote, but had gone to cafe to work for the day. On my way home, I had to wait for the bus for about 15 min. I was in a zip up hoodie, but no umbrella (not looking at the weather in the morning is an unfortunate habit of mine). It wasn’t miserable, I had some great music in my headphones and was bopping while waiting for the bus.

I was looking down at my phone when I felt the rain dissipate, and when I looked up there was an umbrella over my head. A man who had come up to wait at the bus stop was standing next to me, sharing his umbrella. He didn’t say anything, and I didn’t either, since we were both wearing headphones, but I definitely appreciated it and sent him a grateful look.

We ended up waiting 10 or so minutes for the bus together, and he still held it between us even when he switched up the hand holding the umbrella. It was very sweet, and made my day.

Not to mention I live in New England, so this felt like a very on brand act of kindness. No words or pleasantries, just positive action. Spread the love folks.