subway shop and hodduk

i went on a long walk today (to cherry beach to k town and back). then eventually i had to look for a bathroom. every public space is shut, and even park bathrooms are shut (thanks assholes for getting the parks shut).

i literally begged a few coffee shops that were open, but they all sited city regulation and pointed to the door. 

a kind man operating a small subway shop took a pity on me, and gave me a coin, and told me to open the lock and use the bathroom- and that he never opened it for me. 

since i couldnt give back the coin, i bought a drink and left a good tip. he literally saved my day.

we talked about how terrible it is for small businesses and homeless. he said 'coin trick' was the only thing he could think of to share with the homeless.
i think of what's going to happen to homeless. i wonder what people actually do in long runs. i wonder how his little sub shop will do- as it's usually the cheapest option for the mass, and obvious with george brown shut (i was in corktown at this point, holding myself SOMEHOW from cherry beach).

then i walked to k town, and got some sweet pancakes from hodokwaja.  theyve been operating that family business as long as i can remember. on friday 930am, i dropped by as i was walking in the area, and the mr who knows me over the years, felt- sombre.

but he's a succesful immigrant and his shop is amazing.
and he is strong.
he's always kind to me, i dont go so often during the school year- i dont have the time, but him and his daughter has been so nice to me, and i really love going in there.

i didnt feel the need to say nice words, he's capable. but when he insisted that i take a package of frozen hodduk with my small purchase, it was like a kick on the teeth. he's still sharing.

so i went back to get two frozen packs and some small stuff today, so i dont eat it all at once (HAHAHA).
and i will make sure that i go at least once a week, may be do a larger order next time. not because they deserve pity, but because it is delicious and the interaction is even more delicious.

as i sit at my home with luxury of unlimited bathroom use, i wonder what others are resulting to.

it's been heartbreaking-sometimes.

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