Okay, I did a deed today. Yes, I know a little tiny deed. So I offered to pay for someone’s grocery, well I was asked politely, and I did. Before you say oh snap, Jixi, you are such a nice guy, wowwwwww. Ummm, I sniffed out the pros and cons quite quickly. I saw where it could lead my astray, I see where it may cause me harm. Oh yes, I am always in detective mode when I am outside.
Living in New York City will teach you a few life tips. For which, three of the best tips to know are, (1. You have to be sharp. 2. Be aware of your surroundings, someone is always watching, so always be looking for different angles. 3. Always locate exit points.)
I do read minds, so if you got this far, you are probably saying, having high anxiety, being paranoid, and always be ready to run are the tips. You are absolutely right. Once you have master these basic tips, for which have many meanings, you will forever be at ease in New York City. I will tell you this, they tend to say New Yorkers are fearless, they maybe seem a bit meaner that other folks, that’s true for many have went through these trainings, and some are currently in training and haven’t adjusted to the cool New York vibes.
Either way, I said all to say, someone in the supermarket was low on funds, they had exact cash, not extra and was trying to finish their purchase, and looked to me, politely ask if I had some money to give to finish their purchase. I was rocking a cool pink hoodie by the way, it’s cold times in NYC, and I assess the risk factor quickly and offered to pay for the remaining cost of their purchase. I walked them through the steps to buy the food they had, and when it was my time, I tap my phone to pay for it. Once the receipt came out, the person said thank you, I said no problem, real New Yorker like, and the person jetted out the store with items paid for leaving my saying, that person has so fast feet. There were more thoughts, but I got to keep my cool, I did a deed today.
All in all, I came home and wrote about it. 🙂
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