Nameless

we sat down at the cafe and my dad immediately called his new friend over - the boss of the cafe.

he walked over, away from his red Dell and hung behind the empty chair of the 4 seat table. after 5 mins, dad gestured for him to sit down. he did so, slowly, as he continued talking.

Uncle R has 2 daughters. one is a assistant law professor at an overseas uni. she had co-written a book with a foreword by a distinguished politician. she specialized in environmental law. another was a law student.

uncle R himself was no small fry. once, an owner of a pharmaceutical firm, he had now retired and invested in a few small businesses to keep himself occupied. uncle R had an eye for biz. he told us loads about himself and his daughters, but not once did i feel intimidated.

he was a businessman.

and this businessman told me: "i have a feeling you'll make a good lawyer. You have EQ."

wow. that totally made my day.

a businessman. telling me that.

he also told me of how his 1st daughter - now professor and author and academic, once felt like pulling out of law school in year 1 because it was too tough.

it's amazing how a stranger could encourage me in a matter of minutes within meeting me.

in fact, it's amazing how open i've been to strangers recently.

i've met friends on my trip to korea that i now continue to keep in contact and intend to meet up with.

i met friends while lining up for the showcase today who i felt so comfortable with that i could talk more candidly with them than more than half the "friends" i currently have.

i smiled at a coffeebean guy i saw carrying 4 humongous plastic bags in the shopping centre today as i sipped from my coffeebean latte in hand.

i smiled at the fierce but cute looking malay security guard i see in my school library almost everyday.

and i met uncle R who i hope remembers me when i go back to his cafe 2 weeks later.

i'm changing. =)