"In vacant or in pensive mood..." I am: Bekah; 24; Law Student / Favorite Things: Carbs (so there!), Johnny Damon, Smiling at babies, Grilled cheese, Comfortable silence / Favorite Supreme Court Justice: Brennan / Favorite Wilson: Owen by an inch / Today's Special: Song: Elliott Smith, "Bled White"; Quote: "You know, there's like a butt-load of gangs at this school. This one gang kept wanting me to join because I'm pretty good with a bowstaff." Please love me: mmbekah@yahoo.com


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Got to school today literally steps ahead of the rain. I walked under the overhang outside the building, turned around and saw the first drops hit the pavement. In a few more seconds it was pouring, and the people a few yards behind me were drenched. I feel a little bit like that most of the time. Like I'm just squeaking through, getting by on luck or coincidence, and eventually something will catch up with me. Like on days I don't feel prepared for class, and I don't get called on. Or that time I left my car window open overnight in a parking garage (sorry Dad), and it was still there when I got back. Or that time in Cancun...(kidding). Really any time I do anything irresponsible or not too smart, and somehow get by without having to deal with the possible consequences. But in a way I guess everyone feels lucky until something bad happens. And when it does, it clearly means that they have sinned and incurred the wrath of God. So here's my question: Is what we call luck really just coincidence? The difference I see between them is that luck is personalized. People feel lucky, and people feel unlucky. But that is so self-centered. I mean, the rain doesn't care that I got to school dry. It doesn't even know I exist. With coincidence, it's more like the world is as it is, and various things just happen to people, regardless what kind of people they are. But wait, this morning I made a conscious decision not to bring my umbrella. So I guess you could say I was lucky that the rain coincidentally missed me. Oy.
Mmm...beer.
posted by Bekah at 9:23 AM :: |