And live rejoicing every day...

So I think that one of the things I'm learning to like most about New York is how you can find beauty in the most unexpected of places. This afternoon I was waiting for the subway to go downtown to school and as I was waiting in the crowded, hot station, I suddenly heard the most amazing voices singing "Oh Happy Day". Now usually when I see or hear crazy musicians attempting to make money by playing the saw or singing along to a a disco CD I imperceptibly (so as not to offend anyone) shake my head and walk on by. But today, I really wanted to know who these people were that could sing like that. Because, it was amazing. When I got to where they were, I saw that it just three ladies, standing in the middle of the platform just clapping and singing away as if there was nothing they would rather be doing in the entire world. Like their entire heart's happiness was wrapped up in this one song. And the amazing thing was the other people waiting for the train weren't on their cell phones or reading their New York Times or yelling at their kids- they were standing completely still, listening. I don't know if it's because I'm a little too emotional sometimes, but I was truly moved. And you know what, I had a happy day. I don't think you could not have a happy day after hearing that.