Joy Rides, Anyone?

One morning on my way to work, I was a little bit exasperated with the driver for taking a detour. Delays like this would mean being late for work.  With impatience at high level and anger on hold, I just kept silent and pray it would be for a good reason.  I just really don't want to ruin my day because of one inconsiderate driver. This is one of those times when I wish I got my own car.

Good thing the driver got a very good reason. He just transported one of the commuters at his very doorstep. I have never expected that the handsome young man in front of me is blind. Come to think of it ... he was doing his own marketing alone, hail a motorcycle and trusted the driver to drop him off in his doorstep. I was awed by the trust he gave to strangers and his courage to explore the public market on his own. 

Things like this made me realize that not having my own car is not a bad idea after all. Commuting means experiencing unexpected moments from time to time; meeting different faces with different stories to tell; and a chance to observe the daily grind of people from all walks of life. 

 "To ride or not to ride?" ... is not a complicated question that needs a million dollar answer. Whether you have a car or not, and whether you hail a cab or just merely take a walk to reach your destination, it will always depend on your choice and reason.