86 I walked to the corner store with my freezer bag and bought ice cream Uncle Ragab (no relation, everybody just calls him that) runs the store with his kids His eldest is in college and the 13 year old is at the till now Very cute We love Ragab and his incredible memory He recognized me in sunglasses, a mask and a hoodie during the pandemic and handed me what I usually buy and took out the stuff I already had at home He knows everybody in the neighborhood and what we eat He gave us food when we were on our way to mama's funeral Every time I leave he says "Bye habibty, tell your father to stop being a grump and go outside" Yes, 3am Ragaaaab I usually drive to the store but I walked today In a black shirt because I'm smart I used a hand fan to shade my sizzling face I met some kittens I think they might be Laila's They were hiding in a nook in a building that's under construction I couldn't get very close It was actually an easy walk, the heat was bad but I didn't feel too tired I think I've built up stamina Maybe my lungs are healing? I'll try to go to the park tonight I don't know if I want noodle reparations from the asshole (he lives by there) Maru was right. Maru's always right... I love Korean noodles though 😠Anyway, the jasmine will be sweet in the evening Maybe I'll make a little picnic basket by the fountain |