Slow Down

I'm always in a hurry...even when there is no reason to be. I'm so fast paced that I tend to make others uncomfortable. Shout out to the laid back people, I apologize for my type A personality constantly rushing you. If this will ease your mind, I envy your type B personality. 

I went to Subway today, merely for the excitement of $5 Footlong February, only to find out that it was $5 Footlong January this year-Buzz Kill. As I speed walked into the Subway, because again...I am always in a dramatic hurry...I blurted out my order as quickly as I could with all of my "please" & "thank yous" included, of course. I then paid with exact change because it's such a thrill for me (I'm weird...and maybe a little OCD). 

As I darted to the exit because any time wasted drives me insane...an elderly man stopped me and said, "Slow down, darlin"..then gave an endearing (non-flirtatious) wink-one of those winks that really mean, "Think about what I just said". I did exactly that. I walked slower (meaning: regular speed) to the door, and sat in my car for a moment as self-reflection ensued. 

I know people constantly tell me this, but time really does fly by. If I rush every moment of the day in exchange for the future moment, I'm going to miss out on many beautiful things. That elderly man probably feels like he was my age yesterday, and I know that feeling is already set in the far future for me; when that time comes, I'm going to be tripping some young professional with my cane saying, "slow down, darlin". 

"Slow down and pace yourself; 'cause when it's good, it's a long open road"-Teddy Geiger

I'm Irrational.

     You know how I know it's Spring? A spider was on me this morning and my immediate..."rational" reaction was to scream, drop my bags on the driveway and then throw my coffee in the air. I know what you're thinking...poor coffee. Honestly, it was going to be consumed anyway, so it died a quicker death when being thrown. 

     My fear of spiders is irrational. I think it runs in the family because my older sister drove into a brick wall once because of a spider. Don't worry, she's fine. Stink bugs fly into my shower and it doesn't phase me-but if I see a spider half the size of a stink bug..I literally go insane and can't control it. It's embarrassing. One time a spider was in my car and I almost drove off the road. The passengers were not happy with me. 

     Spiders only bother me when they are unexpected. I actually find them somewhat interesting (but barely) if they are in their natural habitat. Oh, if you really want to see something hilarious-watch my reaction after I walk through one of their webs by mistake...I look like I'm a weird dancer on crack. 

This was outside of my bathroom window. Because Charlotte was on the other side of the glass, I was able to stop and enjoy her beauty without having a heart attack. 

     Spiders are the devil. If I hear one more person say..."But Dana, they kill off so many bugs and keep balance in the ecosystem"..I don't care. Although that is true and logical...I have an IRRATIONAL fear of spiders. Logic will not help me and I will punch you (with my mind) if you say that to me. 

     I will never trust anything with eight legs. Anything with eight legs is greedy and hogs all the legs. The End.