Rain

It's a cold, rainy day today. I was driving into work trying to enjoy the day despite the rain. I was looking at all the bright green buds that are sprouting up. I absolutely love the colors of spring. Just looking at them makes me happy. I was thinking how happy spring makes me despite the cold rain. And then I hear this thudding noise. After a bit, I realize it is coming from my car. I try speeding up, coasting and braking. And realize it sounds just like a flat tire. So much for my happy thoughts. I was in an area where i couldn't even pull over - thanks to construction going on. So I drive to the nearest exit and get off. At this point I realize there is probably a tire place right around the corner. And, after as far as I already drove, what's another half mile. So I get to the tire place and in less than 1/2 hour they put on a new tire (thank God the rim was still fine) and send me on my way. It cost me $88. Not bad, really in the scheme of things.

I could had gotten the flat in another part of town that I didn't know. Plus, I was going 65 mph (or maybe a bit faster) when it happened. If it had been one of my front tires, at that speed I could have lost control. Or at the very least, a front tire flat would have made driving almost impossible. I still made it in time to work for my dreaded Tuesday morning meeting... not that is really a plus but I'm sure I would have paid dearly if I missed that meeting.

The flat did manage to interupt my "beauty of spring" thoughts. I do love spring. I love seeing everything come back alive again. Winter is so dreadful and colorless. But spring is like being in love again. Everything is new and pretty. The colors are so bright and happy. Regardless of the ennui or even pain that is going on in my life, spring always brings me hope...like there is something wonderful awaiting me right around the corner. Maybe there really is!