I went to pick up my prescription and as I dropped it off at the pharmacy counter I was told it would be 10 minutes or so. And I was skeptical, but started the usual wander around the store.
Once I had seen everything – not a big store – I went over to the waiting area for my second and third set of “10 minutes”.
I played a couple games on my phone, then took out some paper to fold. There were a couple of kids sitting there with their mom and I could tell they were getting bored and stir crazy. I had just finished up the second crane when I got the text that my prescription was ready.
I stopped in front of the kids and their mom and explained that I had made these cranes while I was waiting and that my prescription was ready. I asked if they would like them and demonstrated how to make the wings flap.
These two little boys, who had been getting restless, instantly locked in. They were fascinated and took the cranes from me with lit up eyes.
The mom thanked me and prompted the boys to thank me as well. I told them they were welcome and went on my way to stand in line at the counter. I heard them talking about the birds and trying to get the wings to flap.
I smiled to myself.
I’m not a big fan of waiting, but I guess I can make it better for other people.