This being the first summer that both my sister and I are away for an extended period of time, I think my parents are feeling unexpectedly lonely with only each other for company. Of course they'll never admit it, but the fact is that they definitely call me more often these days, and they have a lot more to tell me when we talk. Usually they don't even call me unless I call them first. From today's phone conversation with my dad:
"Jennifer! I was going to tell you something interesting that happened."
"What?"
"On Thursday, I and Mom went to see a movie at 1:00pm, and then when it was over, we just walked out of the theater and saw that another movie was starting. So then, we went in to see that movie, and we didn't have to buy another ticket! So we saw 2 movies, all for only $7! Pretty good, huh?"
"Oh, so you went movie-hopping?"
"What?"
"Never mind. Well, good for you!"
"Yes, it was quite exciting, and then afterwards we went to eat at a Korean restaurant."
"Mm. So what movies did you see?"
"...I don't know!"
Ha.
Meanwhile, this afternoon I took the bus home and when we arrived at the bus station, I trotted off merrily, forgetting my purse on my seat. I was striding along the streets, listening to my iPod and in my own little world. Only 2-3 blocks later did I realize that the bus driver had parked his vehicle and been running after me all that time to return my purse. Such a nice guy. I'm thinking of getting him a pastry or something from the bakery next time I see him. :)
