we usually do our groceries at woolworths. the cashier near the entrance looks very much like mama. and we'd go in snickering, thinking that mama is here. obviously we miss mama and i think she'd be thrilled to be here.
last friday, we queued at her checkout counter. she had a slight problem with the customer before us. she called to a colleague, asking what to do, in filipino! i was ecstatic! when our turn came, i said, "kumusta po kayo?" smiling. she was obviously thrilled too, "uy, pilipino rin!"
when she finished with the checkout, we said our goodbyes only to realize we were hand-carrying a roasted chicken we had not paid for. we laughed and said, "ay eto pa po pala!" and hurriedly paid for the item. we left laughing some more, knowing now that mama-look-alike is pinay.
it's always nice to see a kababayan. and better still if the warmth shared melts the coldness that usually comes with a big city.
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