Eva Barrie - Thought #10 - Strangers

It's Eva Barrie. This is thought number ten. I miss tapping someone on the shoulder when they've dropped something. I miss two-handed handshakes that feel really strong, but caring at the same time And High-fives that went embarrassingly wrong, and the more embarrassing decision to try the High-Five again. Grabbing your friends hand out of excitement Or out of compassion. The awkward and subtle "whoops sorry" when you brush someone's hand against yours in the subway. Stifling a laugh when a kid grabs you, thinking you're their parent. Passing someone a kleenex. Taking a photo for a tourist on their cellphone. The quick point coupled with an eyebrow raise to see if a parent wants help lifting a stroller onto a street car. Moving my backpack so someone can sit right beside me. I miss strangers.