i've driven by the same crossing gaurd lady in front of the elementary school every weekday for almost 6 years now. today i waved at her as i drove by. she smiled and waved back.

i've walked by the same shopkeepers who stand at the entrance to their shops every morning on my way to the office for 2 years now. today i said hello to each of them.

monday morning i'll go back to ignoring them.