Flashback

I saw this view on Google and I remember a story. 

Commuting in Manila was a challenge. Most people don't have cars so we take public transportation. As for me, I have to take 3 different rides to get to work. First was a jeepney which takes me to Guadalupe in Makati. Then a short bus ride to Pioneer St in Mandaluyong and finally a trike to get me to the studio.

I remember this scene after I got off from the jeepney and walking in this uphill street to get to the bus stop, I was approached by an old lady. She reached out to my hand and asked me to help her walk. She seemed exhausted and having a hard time walking. So, I helped. I felt great I was randomly doing a good deed that day. After a few steps, she raised her other hand and asked for money. I was surprised. So, I reached out to my pocket and handed her some money.

Then, something amazing happened. After getting the money, she quickly changed direction and walked away. Zoom... there she goes. She was walking fast. Faster than me. She was not that old apparently.

As I continued walking, I felt like a hero to zero. But it was still a good deed though. It's just, she had a different way of asking for money.