Free Ride

May 20, 2009

I think a made an impression to one of the cab drivers who brings me home from the office late at night or in the wee hours in the morning. What kind of impression? I don’t know exactly but it was probably something positive. I’ve ridden on his vehicle quite a number of times.  And the last 2 times, he didn’t accept my payment no matter how I tried to insist. (I don’t want to sound like an elitist here but) I know he needs the money more than I do but he just waived it off. Nice, no? Wait, wait, wait, before anyone thinks he has an ulterior motive, I beg to differ. Oh, sometimes he makes small talk but only for a few minutes then he’d just continue driving in silence. He just does that to acknowledge me. And he hasn’t done anything that would make feel uncomfortable (except for showing me such kindness), he hasn’t even asked for my name or anything personal. Note to self, add him to my Christmas list. Ngek, I don’t know his name.

Anyway, I thank God for you, manong. It’s people like you who restores my faith in humanity and inspires me to become a better person. May God always give you traveling mercies and may your tribe increase. Take care and God bless =o)