Incidentals
I'm currently sitting in an empty laundromat. Just me and the 2 women working here.I like doing laundry. It's a moment to take a breather from life and just relax. I put on my headphones and rock out, or open a book and just let my mind unwind and get lost for a little bit.Earlier tonight I went to see Joe Rogan, which was great. Afterwards, my mind was spinning in thought and I had a few decisions to make, namely what I had to do to make it to Gracie Barra and train. Laundry was on that list and here I am.Incidentally, as I was getting off the bus to walk the few blocks to the laundromat, there happened to be a you g lady waiting to cross the street in the same direction. As I struggled with my duffle bag full of laundry, she looked over, smiled and said,"Heavy huh?""A little" I chuckled, and proceeded to tell her it was laundry. As we happened to be heading in the same direction, we continued to conversate.I was a little taken aback by her friendly nature, considering we were on a semi-deserted street at midnight. She was a petite Hispanic woman, with a really pretty face and curly black hair. She told me she was heading to a club a couple blocks away called "V-Live." I told her I was obviously out of the know, and she told me it was pretty nice, with good music and atmosphere, and that I should check it out some time. She continued to share that she worked full time and was you going to school full time to be a medical assistant.I mentioned I was a teacher, and we laughed a bit randomly.I love those incidental moments in life. Those moments that make us smile and a chuckle, perhaps a funny story. It is the incidental moments that break up the momotomy of life that we so often allow ourselves to fall into.People will often comment that I keep so busy, and often sta on the move. Well, those incidental moments will very rarely occur on your couch.As we parted ways and said goodbye, and wished each other a good night, I asked, "What's your name?""Jasmine" she said with a smile and wave.Well thank you Jasmine, for a bright, incidental moment.