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.