I work in the same city I live (thank goodness) What would normally be a 5 min drive taking the freeway, morning traffic makes it 15-20 min so I take inside roads and takes me less than 10 min. Last week, I noticed a man walking. He was an older man, probably in his late 50's early 60's in a suit, carrying his suitcase and some other kind of bag. I figured he was probably walking towards the bus stop by the freeway and I continued my way to work.
Another day, I saw him crossing the over pass over the 101. Where is he going?, I wondered to myself. I felt sorry for him. Where is his car? He probably doesnt have one? He's probably hot & sweaty. The day after that, I finally saw him on 3rd Ave going towards downtown. Either he's walking faster or I'm going to work later everyday cause I'm finding him at different spots. LoL I wondered if I should offer him a ride. I swore myself I would never do that again cause the last time I did, I offered a ride to a man who was walking in the rain and when he got in my car, he ended up being a complete weirdo.I was scared for my life for the 4 min short drive! Luckily nothing happened but I told myself I wouldnt do that again because weirdos/psychos ruined the chance for innocent people who may need help! ANYWAYS, I seem to feel sorrow when I see something like that. I get all sad for the person and think of worse case scenerio or I think if that were my dad or grandparent. I get that from my grandma! lol So I told myself next time I see this man, I'm gonna offer him a ride!!
This a.m., on my way to work, I noticed him on 3rd Ave again. Being that its a busy road, I pulled over about a block ahead and attempted to wait for him to pass me up. He disappeared so I circled the block! At this point, I sound like a stalker! LOL! I finally located him and I pulled over. I told him I see him every morning walking on my way to work and offered him a ride. He smiled and told me he started walking to work cause thats the only time he gets to excersize since he works long hours everyday. He said Thank You and gave me a thumbs up!
I'm happy I finally laid my case to rest before I keep obsessing on why this man was walking. . . . but boy do I feel like an idiot!!! LOL! Comes to show you that Things Arent Always What It Seems!! I'm so optimistic and I have a heavy heart sometimes and I cant help it... haha
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