Asphalt firm beneath my feet. Horns buzzing. Lights flashing.
It was one of those Murphyās Law Moments. What can go wrong will go wrong. I could have taken it two different
ways. I could have allowed the events that transpired to put me in a bad mood, or I could see the light and choose joy.
I will say the heat was working its way up through me, but I took a deep breath, sighed, and dealt with the chaos that was unfolding.
I left my keys in my husbandās car and had no backups. I was supposed to be at work in 30 minutes, and I still had to drop off my wild toddler at day care. Ā I had no car seat. Ā My Uber app was not working. I couldnāt really think straight with my dogs barking incessantly. Ā
I took a moment to consider the silver lining. I live about a mile and a half from work. Ā I grabbed my daughter, trotted down the stairs, and decided I would run to work.
I am wearing jewelry, a dress, and heels, but I was determined. I grabbed my husbandās golf club to reach the garage door closer without triggering the motion sensors. Ā I had my coffee in the cup holder, and I started jogging through our complex.
The stares were endless. I had elderly walkers dive out of our way. I am sure I looked pretty crazy doing a half jog/walk with my daughter having a huge smile and flapping cheeks in the wind.Ā
After 20 minutes, we arrived to her day care, and I felt a sense of accomplishment because I could have called out or given up. Instead, we got creative and told Murphy peace out; we will make our own outcomes. I even thought that I was doing something nice for the environment. I may start walking to work more often. Ā
I got a few more interesting looks when I strolled up to work and rode up the elevator with an empty stroller. Ā It was great conversation starter.
There are times where life gets hectic, but we do get to choose our reaction to it and hopefully it will make a positive outcome.
