Two and a half years ago my jeep broke down during my evening commute. I had to wait a couple of hours for the tow truck to arrive. By the time he picked me up, the repair shop had closed and, since my then-sweetie was out of town, I walked the mile or two home on the bike trail in the dark. I was so unbelievably annoyed and frustrated and tired and angry. I walked and walked and as I passed through a wooded area, I heard a soft snick just off the trail. I froze and warily looked to the side.
There was a family of deer grazing right next the trail. My padding along -- barefoot, my high heels hurt too much -- hadn't disturbed them. I stood, gape-mouthed, and watched them. They looked like grey ghosts there in the gloom. One finally noticed me and took a couple of steps towards me. We stood and regarded each other for a little while. The deer eventually grew bored with me and returned to grazing.
The walk was no longer tiresome after that magical moment.
Oh, yeah, I love that kind of thing. And when it happens in such a crappy/rushed mindset, it's the perfect reminder to slow down and appreciate the moment.
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Semikindasorta related
Date: 2002-11-20 01:19 pm (UTC)There was a family of deer grazing right next the trail. My padding along -- barefoot, my high heels hurt too much -- hadn't disturbed them. I stood, gape-mouthed, and watched them. They looked like grey ghosts there in the gloom. One finally noticed me and took a couple of steps towards me. We stood and regarded each other for a little while. The deer eventually grew bored with me and returned to grazing.
The walk was no longer tiresome after that magical moment.
Re: Semikindasorta related
Date: 2002-11-20 02:14 pm (UTC)