What began as a simple outfit check turned into an unforgettable encounter outside the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). After attending MFA Late Nites, Tanaya found herself waiting on a delayed Uber, casually filming her outfit, when a stranger unexpectedly walked into frame.

The kind stranger complimented her, sparking an instant lighthearted exchange. As they bonded over their backgrounds, Tanaya from Guyana and the stranger from Uganda, the moment grew even brighter, both literally and figuratively. He reached into his tote bag and pulled out a light, elevating the entire interaction as they showed off their fits and shared genuine laughs.

Before they parted ways, he asked for her Instagram, leaving Tanaya with a joyful memory of unscripted human connection.

After attending MFA Late Nites at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, I found myself waiting on a delayed Uber outside the venue. To pass time, I casually started filming an outfit check video on my phone, never expecting it to turn into such a memorable interaction.

Mid-recording, a stranger walked into frame and complimented me, instantly turning the video into something special. What followed was a spontaneous, lighthearted exchange between two strangers who had never met before. He noticed I was filming and joyfully joined in, asking where I was from (Guyana) and sharing that he was from Uganda.

Just as I was about to show off my outfit, he reached into his tote bag and pulled out a light, literally and figuratively brightening the entire moment. From there, we showed off our fits, shared laughs, and good energy. Before parting ways, he asked for my Instagram and I gave it to him.

What started as a solo moment turned into an authentic human connection, unscripted, unexpected, and wholesome.