Edit 2/3/12: As soon as I saw Eden's prompt for the Fresh Horsies this week I thought of this post. When I went searching for it I realised it was written nearly a year ago. And now I'm looking at that publish date (21/3/11) and wondering what signs that holds too... maybe that will be the date we finalise contracts on our house? The one we haven't sold yet?
Also, I totally saw the Lucky Bus twice this week. So it is GOING to happen. Kthxbai.
On my birthday a number of years ago (earlier 30's than I am now at any rate) the Supertrucker went into town to buy me a present. Beautiful amythest drop earrings actually. But the point is he wasn't where I expected him to be at that time.
Also, I totally saw the Lucky Bus twice this week. So it is GOING to happen. Kthxbai.
On my birthday a number of years ago (earlier 30's than I am now at any rate) the Supertrucker went into town to buy me a present. Beautiful amythest drop earrings actually. But the point is he wasn't where I expected him to be at that time.
So anyway he got into an accident, a bus ran into the back of his car. Some drama ensued and it made for a fair bit of stress in the short term.
I'm one of those glass-half-full people, and spent a lot of time talking to the hub about how lucky we were that no one was hurt and all the great things about being in an accident. I know right? That possibly says more about who I am than anything else.
The numberplate of the bus ended in the number 15, which is my birthdate. And over the following weeks I took to referring to it as the Lucky Bus when I'd see it around town.
Over time the legend of the Lucky Bus has grown. While the accident is long forgotten, the ability to be grateful in any situation has not. If you follow me on Twitter you're likely to see mention of the Lucky Bus now and again. It's extremely exciting when I see it where it isn't meant to be (cue Twilight Zone music), or even more so if I see it twice in one day! It's become a talisman of impending good things to me. And my kids too, who have been known to point out random buses to me and ask 'Is that the Lucky Bus?".
So what kind of good things does the Lucky Bus bring to my life? Everything!
For example, this morning I was woken much earlier than usual and got to spend a quiet quarter hour with my babygirl. My big kids were at school on time. I got to have a shower. Almost by myself. I can walk to school because I have legs and I know how to use them. How lucky am I?
And that's without even seeing the Lucky Bus recently, I win!
What's your lucky talisman?
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I was hoping you'd explain the Lucky Bus to me one day! Yay! Love your perspective on life, Kate. It jolts me out of my all-too-easy-to-slip-into pessimism!
ReplyDeleteLove to hear glass half stories Kate.
ReplyDeleteLooking for a silver lining is much more pleasant - even if it ok to have the down days.It can cheer you up a little to find something bright or the lucky bus.
What a great way to look at things, I have the mantra everything happens for a reason, now even a bad situation can lead you to something good, you just need to always be looking out for that good stuff even if the bad gets in the way.
ReplyDeleteI always look for a silver lining in things, mainly to keep my sanity. I pride myself on being able to see the upside of Gastro-induced hospital stay once. I got a rest didn't I? Hehe.
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