Yesterday as I was turning into my complex I glanced to my right and watched the car that was behind me zoom pass. They were going kinda fast and had been tailing me a little closely so I wondered where they were rushing to.
I understand being in a hurry. It seems like every time I go out of the door I’m rushing to take the kids to school, to an appointment, to a party or something. And if that’s not it then I’m rushing myself to the doctor or meeting or lunch or whatever. It can get tiring and it can be really aggravating. When did everything become so hurried?
I think of that aggravation every.single.time I drive through my complex because of the stupid speed bumps. There were two bumps that you could drive around and, for some reason, “management” decided to extend those so you can’t even avoid those. Although I understand they don’t want cars speeding through the parking lot; it is aggravating because they are ruining my undercarriage. Before I moved here a year ago my car didn’t make a squeaking, cricking sound going over a bump – now it does. It really bothers me when I’m in a hurry because they’re slowing me down and tearing up my van.
Sometimes I wish for a time when things were a bit slower. When I couldn’t be reached at any given moment, when there was less to do… There was no need to check my email (it didn’t exist!), visit Facebook or see who’s tweeting what. I didn’t get instant news on my mobile phone, Wii or laptop. And my children weren’t coming home to tell me about yet another website they need to visit because some teacher/student/friend told them about it. That’s getting so bad that they actually need their own computer.
Wait, I digressed a little… I’ve been thinking of slowing down a lot. No, that’s not actually true. I’ve been thinking about getting away – taking a break. All this rushing around is annoying me to a level that I don’t even want to deal with anymore. Some of the conveniences and pleasures of life are just the things that are making me – and many others – want to take so many breaks, vacations and experience changes of scenery. I know I do. I can’t wait until my next getaway…
Away from those damn speed bumps. Even within my speed bump complaints they made me realize the importance of just taking a moment to breath, slow down and not get all torn up.
Have you been rushing around lately? What do you wish you had more time to do?
7 folks a chattin':
I wish I had more time to do nothing. Absolutely nothing...no email to check, websites to update, twitter to --oh, you said that already. Your post is right on time. I think I'll plan a day (soon) to do NOTHING!
Have a great week.
Sounds like a great idea! I may have a chance to do nothing next weekend... *crossing fingers*
Yup, I agree. Speed bumps are so annoying! I was thinking about what you said about wishing for a slower time. The weird thing is, I can clearly recall thinking I had no time to get anything done, and feeling stressed...20+ years ago! Before kids, FB, cell phones, etc.
Sometimes I wonder if we don't realize how great we've got it till it's gone.
Uh-oh. That just made me realize something. What if we eventually look back on times like THESE as the less stressful times?!
Oh no, Holly! You know what, though? That's probably what will happen... unfortunately!
My kids are growing so fast, I definitely need to slow down!
Blessings.....
Been a while, hope you and the children are all in great health.
I am not a driver so i cannot say i know exactly how you feel but i can empathize. On the other hand however i see why they are there, some drivers give little or no regard to others when they are in their cars.
Since you are now living there and there is little you can do in terms of the speed bump the only thing within your power is to do the mental shift to be ever mindful, the difference can me little wear and tear on your vehicle.
Stay blessed,
careful of the speed bumps
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I hear ya! I know what you mean about speed bumps - try living on a dirt road that's more pot hole than road lol! I despise going anywhere because I have to drive at like 2 mph! Ack! It's so aggravating!
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