In a small village located in the north side of the mountains, Thomas ran a vegetable stall in the bustling market. This hardworking man woke up very early every morning to carefully arrange and restock his stall with freshly picked vegetables. His stall was always filled with potential customers, drawn by the bright colors and rich scents. Villagers loved to stop by, knowing Thomas always offered the best produce with a friendly smile. One morning, Karl, one of his oldest customers, came by with his usual bag to buy some fresh peppers. They had a great time sharing their laugh. As the day went on, more and more customers came, filling Thomas’s stall with chatter and warmth. When the sun began to set, Thomas closed his stall with a good profit. This market has always been a timeless heart rate of this village, and also the heart of Thomas's life.

The picture shows a busy subway train during what seems to be rush hour. Most of whom are standing and engrossed in their phones or books. Some of them passengers are wearing masks because they want to protect their health. The atmosphere is quiet, with no one talking loudly or disturbing others. This scene represents the daily routine of city commuters. The bright lights above make the carriage look cold and little tiring. Many passengers wear dark colored jackets and carry backpacks, suggesting they are on their way to or from work or school. Through the window, I only see reflections of more faces, all serious and focused. Everyone seems to be heading somewhere important, yet their expressions are the same - tired and calm. Looking at this scene, I can feel the busy rhythm of city life right in front of me.

Nowadays, many young people often sit together but spend most of time on their phones. Even though they are sitting close, they seem more interested on their screens than on their friends. This bad habit reduces real face-to-face communication. Hanging out with friends is once an opportunity for connection-sharing stories, moment, and a sense of shared presence but has been easily replaced by a silent, collective engagement with screens. They miss the chance to create happy memories in real life. It shows a common habit among youth today, where phones can dominate social gathering. Over time, this behavior can harm both mental health and social skills. The scene reminds us that true connection comes from conversation and presence, not just sharing the same space.