I wasn’t supposed to be here.
Today was like any other as we rushed out the door and I felt a sense of relief, perhaps even a bit of arrogance that despite the morning obstacles we had made it to school on time! But where were all the cars? There were some cars, but not nearly enough. Oh No, I thought. Today was teachers in service day and I hadn’t realized it. I woke up early and drove 45 minutes for no reason at all.
We came to McDonald’s because I couldn’t stomach the idea of turning around and heading home having accomplished nothing.
So here I am at McDonald’s where I can barely think because it’s so loud.
Here I am at McDonald’s watching my kids at the peak of happiness.
Here I am knowing my computer’s battery will be dead in about 15 minutes and then what?
Here I am listening to a guy tell me about a murderer from Texas who was a normal kid until he got a cochlear implant at 8 years old and that’s when he began the desire to kill people. I thought I had heard it all. I will google that story next.
Here I am nervous about participating in 5 minute Friday for the first time because I am not very comfortable writing with a time limit.
But most importantly I am here having just said goodbye to a kind lady with children close to my kid’s age. I listen to her story and she listened to mine. We shared contact information and she gave me some leads on apartments, schools, and job opportunities in the area which she scribbled onto a piece of notebook paper for me. We even hugged.
Maybe I was supposed to be here.
This post is a part of 5 minute Friday where everyone writes about the same topic for 5 minutes. Today’s prompt was “here”.
Wow, you didn't get to tell me that in our 5 min. conversation.
I'm so glad you decided to join FMF! What a wonderful post. I loved your honestly…felt like I was right there with you. Blessings to you.
I looked up the story about the deaf stabber and he did receive a cochlear implant at age 7 and did fantasize about killing at a young age, but none of the articles made any reference to his hearing resulting in the urge to kill. Surprise surprise. For those that don't know, my daughter has a cochlear implant and this stranger thought it would be a good idea to tell me this murder story!? He basically said the kid was normal until the implant and then he wanted to kill people : /
I blankly stare and think "Yeah… okay, thanks."
Welcome to FMF! You did great for 5 minutes at a McDonalds!!Shaking my head about the guy who felt the need to share that story with you!
You should watch out for those cochlear implants. They send crazy messages to kids' brains… What a lovely story to hear from a complete stranger. Some people just have no filter. I have a feeling I'd be awful at a 5 minute writing limit, but it would be a great challenge. Maybe I'll try sometime…
You did great writing in 5 minutes! I hate when I get days/times mixed up but sounds like you made good use of the mix up!
Love this and so glad I stopped by!! Yes I have done the same, drove around then ended up at Mc Donald's:)
Well done on your first Five Minutes! This is such a fun snapshot into a day that would have sent me into a tailspin!
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Glad you are here.
Love it. McDonalds to the rescue. A woman after my own heart. Yum.
I keep thinking I'll do a Five Minute post. I don't know if I could do it, though (especially if I have to find a song & do all of that)! Maybe one day. Why do people feel the need to share crazy stories like that?!