02/06/2025
It was just another ordinary day, one of those where you get on the train without much expectation, just the need to get from point A to point B. The carriage was full of travelers, most glued to their phones, some reading books or staring out the window. I found an empty seat by the window and settled in, bracing for a rather dull journey as usual. But that day, something unusual was about to happen.
As I looked up absentmindedly, a little movement in the row ahead caught my eye. Between two seats, a tiny face peeked through. It wasn’t a human face, no—it was the face of an adorable French bulldog. Its big, round eyes gazed at me with curiosity, and its tongue lolled slightly to the side as if it were smiling. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
The dog seemed completely at ease, as though it owned the train. It looked around, sniffed softly, and melted the hearts of everyone nearby. Gradually, the whole carriage filled with smiles and laughter. Phones were lifted to capture the moment. Even the person sitting next to the dog was laughing, likely used to this kind of attention.
It reminded me how easy it is to turn an ordinary day into a memorable one. Sometimes, all it takes is a curious face and a dangling tongue to remind us that there’s always a little joy to be found, even in the most unexpected places.