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Almost Doesn't Count
Date: 21st Dec 2006 11:27:11 AM - Subscribe
Mood: Embarrassingly Kibunwarui


I'm gonna be sick. Been feeling a little feverish since 10pm and my itchy throat has caused my voice to become froggy. Of all the times I had to come down with something, my body had to choose the holiday season. *bummer*
Another downpour on my xmas parade: Mom told me that my flight was moved to the 24th. So much for Xmas cheers. She really knows how to ruin my vulnerable disposition.

The main road near the house is found at an intersection. I rarely pass by there when going to the store cos I'm a 'reckless' biker and there's just too many cars. I usually go by the side streets.
But earlier, around 7pm, I made the mistake of ignoring the side streets and headed straight for the intersection. This was due to another biker on my right, which prevented me to make my usual turn. It was Seya-san, a co-worker. I believe she had just come from work. I had already taken my holiday leave effective today and we were both surprised to see each other. There was another biker on the wrong side of the road whom I was intently eye-ing. I wanted to avoid crashing into him.
With distractions coming at lightning speed one after the other, my mind was definitely elsewhere. I didn't notice that the light had already turned red. I was confidently making my right turn, which was one turn too late, when I found myself face to face with a car. Not one vehicle moved in the intersection. I was about an inch away from crashing onto the car whose driver was cursing to his heart's content.
The funny thing was all I felt was embarrassment. I didn't fear death or the possible injury I might have acquired. I was red-faced because of the situation. I nearly died (maybe) and all I felt was embarrassment. Is that weird or what?

Drifters: (1)

kurisuteen - January 01st, 2007 DAMN THESE BIKERS! If I only have one pet-peeve about Japan, it'll be the bikers everywhere! And you'd think, since they bike so much, they'd actually be GOOD at it. You know, like avoiding pedestrians and cars lol. Awww, sorry some of your plans got rained on. But hey it's a New Year! (I had a lil speech in the other posting, sumimasen, I didn't see this one until after ) Anyway I hope you're feeling better for this New Year, and I can't wait to hear how things turned out with Kurisumasu. And I also have a ton of your entries to catch up on, so I'll do that soon as well Once again, best wishes for this New Year, good things will happen!!! I can feel it in this lovely mountainous air. Osaka is the best! lol. Heiwa.

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