Sunday was a scorcher, but I still made it to my favourite coffee shop. While the world melted outside, I sat in my usual spot – quietly keeping the place company like a loyal regular. I grabbed my fish and chips – but more importantly, I got to see my lovely waitress friends. On quiet days like this, when fewer people wander in, it’s not just the fryers that sit idle. Tips thin out, and so does income. Showing up matters more than we often realize.

Sometimes, all it takes is a quiet gesture to tilt the balance – a tip, a smile, or simply being there. It’s easy to underestimate how much those little moments matter – until you’re the one who needed one.