Birthday karma
January 11, 2010 – 9:43 pmIt’s my birthday. And- it’s raining.
No, POURING.
It’s like the gods have decided to turn their bathwater upside down on my head.
With wind. Gusty wind.
On my BIRTHDAY!
Life is so unfair. Especially in Seattle. In January. Ask anyone… they’ll tell you.
I trod steadily toward the bus stop. My left arm is becoming increasingly damp. Somehow, no matter how I angle my umbrella, my left arm always gets wet. It’s enough to drive a good woman mad.
I cross the street and then… as if in slow motion… I see it. The gutter, overflowing with muddy water. The truck, barreling towards me, gritty spray spewing from its tire like the wave behind a water skiier cutting hard across the wake.
This muddy gritty wave is pointed right at me.
I leap sideways, in my heels.
And somehow, miraculously, the wave of water passes. Only a few droplets on my shoe.
A man at the bus stop applauds.
Is it birthday karma? I wonder, grasping the handhold and trying to catch my balance. The bus is standing-room only and fogged over with the mouth-breathing of too many commuters on a cold, wet day.
It must be birthday karma.
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By C @ Kid Things on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Happy Birthday!
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By Dumblond on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Happy Birthday!
The constant downpour and winds over the past 24 hours has been a bit depressing. Walking from the car to the store is like running an obstacle course! It’s amazing how nimble one can be when they are trying to avoid soaked shoes…
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By Monica on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Happy Birthday! I’ve enjoyed reading your blogs since late this summer. I recently started a mom blog for my friend’s new software company. If you’re interested, you can find it at Jussle.com
Take care! Stay dry!
Monica
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By daring one on Jan 13, 2010 | Reply
It’s Seattle Karma man. You just happen to still be alive, hence the birthday coincidence.
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By Scout's Honor on Jan 14, 2010 | Reply
Happy birthday, kiddo.
The rain and Seattle…yep, can’t complain because I knew what I got into when we chose to move here, but would it hurt to just have a little sun to give us hope?
{sigh}
~Scout
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By Mommy Cracked on Jan 14, 2010 | Reply
Happy Birthday! I hope it’s been a fantastic one.
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