Early

I saw Josey on the metro and she asked me "what are you doing up so early?". This was the first time we had spoken at any length other than a brief hello when crossing paths. She works at St Mary's and she is already in scrub pants and wears her mask while riding in transit. 

"I have ants in my pants and I need to get out of the house in the morning" I said in response to her surprise that I was retired and already on the move. She then said that her penchant for being a night owl would prevent her from doing the same.

It turns out that she is exactly my age and she tells me that along with her husband they are thinking of stopping soon. They are looking forward to it and she tells me I am lucky. I warn her that there is definitely an adjustment period. When she finds out I worked in engineering she understands why I stopped two years ago.

We wish each other a great day and I leave with a smile on my face for having had the interaction. These are the little parts of my day which bring me joy. 

I then walk into the Premiere Moisson cafe where Catherine greets me with a friendly "morning Joanne" she never gets the name right but I don't care.

Joanne it is.