March 16, 2005
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I have four minutes left, here at the library. I used all my time commenting instead of posting. I got my portfolio done and delivered with 1 minute to spare. I am happy with the results. I just wish I’d had more time to proof. Something really freaky happened while I was at the coffee shop this morning, plus there’s a bunch of stuff I want to tell you. 1 minute left—–
Ohhhh! I got another 30 minutes. Yesssss!!!!
I want to tell you about the guy sitting next to me. This coffee shop has two computers and somebody sat down and started talking to a woman about trees. I was in the middle of the story about going to see the house on the Siletz, when the workman were there. The guy’s name who owned the house –and I was sitting there typing it– is the same name that the man next to me is saying. I stop typing and look over at him and he looks at me. I don’t have time nor the inclination but as he leaves I think I probably should have checked it out. But then he comes back. Meanwhile somebody has asked to use the computer so I minimize and go wait by the door. I snag the guy as he’s coming out of the bathroom, glad my kids aren’t with me. They just hate how I am with strangers.
“Excuse me, ” I politely say
“Yes,” he smiles, remembering me.
“I couldn’t help but notice you speaking of Mike Erickson. The reason I looked over at you was because I had just typed his name. He doesn’t have anything to do with the Siletz River, does he?”
He puts out his hand and introduces himself and I do the same.
“That’s a pretty amazing coincidence. But, no he lives in Orem, Utah.”(no time for spellcheck)
I don’t know what to say now because the next thing in my story is about Anthony who lives in Orem. But of course I persist and tell him that, too. Now he’s looking at me like he things we’re meant to meet. I’m hoping we’re not and I see the kid is done with the computer so I excuse myself. But isn’t that weird?
The other thing I’m pleased about is the idea of better habits, new traditions. I always associate St. Patricks day with drinking and eating. Now I go to weight watchers and the leader is someone I’m completely enamored with. She is charming, pretty, well-adjusted, good-natured and hugely motivating. I want to be just like her. I already am in some ways. Some of our mannerisims are similar and she goes off on tangents like I do. And she gets really excited like I do.
Some lady said I need to wrap it up. I am going to go check Moon, before I go.
Goodnight
Comments (9)
Don’t you hate being rushed at the library?… I stop in from time to time and use the library computer because it are faster than mine. But there always seems to be a line of people waiting.
That is a funny coincidence you spoke of. I wonder why it all transpired?
Thanks for the heads up about the talk tonight. I don’t usually try to go out on a weeknight that far away on my own, so won’t see you there. But I’d love to have coffee some nice spring day. I’m working Tues, Weds, and then Thurs a.m. so am open other times. BTW, I’ve not read Lamott but I’ve heard of her.
Wish your computer was up and running! It sounds soooo difficult to be at the mercy of Starbucks or library schedules… And, gee Pru, your synchronicities – no-one has them like you, and they are so fascinating, and add such a sense of connectedness-on-another-level to your writing (& no doubt life too)… and thank you for your warm and wonderful comments, some folks we write for, and you’re one of them for me, hugs, Brenda
Hi there. I just popped by your site & am so glad I did. I needed a boost tonight & this posting had such a nice rhythm & sense of familiarity to it. The coincidence definitely grabbed my interest. I wonder what if anything will come of it & what it might mean? I’m a believer in fate & destiny. I wonder…… hmmm. well off I’ll go to read more. Have a good night!
Wow, you are pretty aggressive there, mommy… hahahahah. and what’s wrong with green beer and corned beef? I’ma gonna gorge tomorrow.
Oh yeah, here are some text emoticons:
I’m happy = (^_^)
I’m really happy = (^o^)
I’m nervous but I’m trying to hide it = (^^;)
I’m tired/blue/internalized = (-_-)
I’m crying = (ToT)
I bow to you = m(_v_)m
Peace girl = (^_^)v
It’s hard living without your own computer.
I love when things like that happen.
This is so wierd Pru…Life is trying to get your attention and you are taking it all with
ease as if you are expecting all these coincidences to occur…This has me smiling big time
and wondering if you guys will get a chance to finish the conversation..
I adore your agressive nature…I am like that never meeting a stranger…and I always have a conversation going on…
I miss you terribly dear one…I mean TERRIBLY
LUV U DOROTHEA
snychronicity, it’s been a recurring theme in my life in the last year– Isn’t it a wonder? Go with it.