The Shortcut and the Old Woman

Monotony is one thing I try to avoid the most in my life, like the road I take to link my house and the subway station every morning when I go to work. There are two roads I often take since I started to live here more than one year ago in Peitou, but it's really depressing to see the same things everyday.

By miracle, two weeks ago, I discovered a shortcut. It not only changes the scenery I see everyday, but it also avoid the scorching morning sun. But the most charming element in this shortcut is an old woman who stands under a tree to enjoy the still-fresh morning air.

She also seems to be acquainted to people who walk by and responds to their morning greetings, which I found very human, and warm. I wanted my part of warmth too, and one day, I smiled at her and waved my hand. To my surprise and delight, she smiled back and wished my a good day and told me in a caring way to be very careful when I cross the street. That made my day !

I am happy to find this shortcut, and this old woman. At the beginning, I often forget to take this shortcut, but ever since I started to receive good mood from this charming old woman, I never forget to take it and wouldn't miss helloing her. I love shortcuts.