I've been riding the trolley to work for the past 3 months, trying to save money on gas as well as help the environment a bit by not driving my weekly 150 miles to work and back. Its an adventure I must admit. Many characters ride the trolley. I do a lot of people watching while I'm on my way to or from work. Occasionally chuckle a little to myself because some people are just plain funny.
A few weeks back this lady slapped a man in the face, they stopped the train and the cops where waiting for her at the next stop. Interesting stuff.
So last night I went to a friends house who lives close to work and jumped on the trolley later than usual. I was off in my own world listening to music and I pulled out this little note pad I have to doodle as I ride. This little boy and his father sat next to me. The little boy (adorable kid) pulls the pad from my hand and takes my pen. The dad is so embarrassed and begins to sign to the little boy to stop it. I in my way way try to communicate to his father that its o.k., he can scribble all over my note pad, I really didn't care, since he was just too cute. The dad is happy about me not caring and we proceed to attempt to have a conversation with him signing and me speaking slowly as he read my lips. It was just too cute. The little boy was about 2, and he was having a blast just doodling all over the place, including his arm.
Finally their stop came and they left me in my world again, they little boy wanted to take my pen but I couldn't hand it over, it was a gift.
I was having the worst day yesterday and this just made my day

Thought I'd share.