對許多傳統店家來說，週日不做生意並不是偷懶，而是一種生活選擇，很多小吃店或餐廳平日忙著備料、做生意、服務客人，幾乎沒有真正休息的時間，而公休的這一天，可以讓他們短暫地和家人團聚、調整身心，不過對於消費者而言，就是有一點不便利，還好有著全年無休的便利商店，不過，便利商店就是少了一點人情味或煙火味。
在週日的街頭，幾乎所有賣吃的店家都休息時，這家唯一營業的攤位，顯得特別珍貴，老闆娘是一位
駝背的老奶奶，攤位沒有華麗的招牌，也沒有醒目的裝潢，只有一台舊推車、一盞暖黃色的小燈，還有一股淡淡飄散的食物香氣，我點了一份腸粉，老奶奶熱情的招呼著我，邊幫我做腸粉，邊和我閒話家常。
老奶奶的攤位除了賣腸粉之外，還賣各式糕點及包子，都是一些方便果腹的食物，而冒著熱氣的蒸爐，傳出陣陣的香味，不多會兒，我就帶了我的腸粉離開，腸粉出乎意料的美味，老奶奶真是救了我，我剛好已經吃厭了便利商店賣的餐盒，也許未來社會，會越來越便利，但只要還有店家願意在週日做生意，城市就還保留著一點人情味與呼吸的空間。
For many traditional shops, closing on Sundays isn’t about being lazy. It’s a lifestyle choice. Many small eateries or restaurants are busy all week preparing ingredients, serving customers, and running their business, leaving them almost no real time to rest. Having a day off allows them to briefly spend time with family and recharge. For consumers, though, it can feel a little inconvenient. Luckily, there are convenience stores open year-round, but they lack a certain warmth and the lively “street vibe” of small shops.
On a Sunday, when almost all food stalls are closed, the one stall that’s still open feels especially precious. The owner is a hunched-over grandmother. Her stall doesn’t have fancy signs or flashy decorations, just an old pushcart, a warm yellow lamp, and the faint aroma of food drifting through the air. I ordered a portion of rice noodle rolls, and she greeted me warmly, chatting with me while she prepared the rolls.
Besides rice noodle rolls, the grandmother also sells various pastries and buns—simple, filling foods. The steaming basket released a comforting aroma, and before long, I was ready to take my food and go. The rice noodle rolls were surprisingly delicious. The grandmother really saved me; after all, I was getting tired of the prepackaged meals from convenience stores. Maybe in the future, society will become increasingly convenient, but as long as there are still shop owners willing to open on Sundays, the city will keep a bit of its warmth and breathing space.
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