I’m in a bit of a somber mood today.

Yesterday I was having tea with two new friends at my favorite cafe in L.A.
We were casually chatting outside in the late morning sun, when we witnessed two cars collide.
That would’ve been scary enough, but after the collision, one of the cars, who was going quite fast, swerved and was headed straight towards us and the two other tables filled with people.
All I really remember is seeing a black car coming straight at us and thinking, “this is it.” It was stopped by a cement light pole in front of the coffee shop and came literally a few feet from hitting the first table.
Chairs flew, potted plants shattered and we were all covered with dirt and debris. Here’s a photo of the aftermath.
Luckily we are all ok, with the exception of a few bruises and cuts.

All things considered, I’m doing great.
But the emotional impact was something I wasn’t prepared for.

A few weeks ago, I was riding in the car with my love when I told him that I always had wondered what it was like, in that split second, or moment when you knew you were going to die. Call it a sick fascination, but I have always been oddly curious about it. Be careful what you wish for.

Seeing your life flash before your eyes, thinking that this is your last moment, is profoundly sad and yet serene. I wasn’t scared until afterwards. I was a deer frozen in headlights, watching an event unfold that I couldn’t control. And so I had no choice but to accept the present moment.
It was intense.

So today, I’m staying in my PJ’s all day. Sipping chai and cuddling with my furballs.
Thanks for indulging me as I told you this story – it might explain some of the heavier bits inside this week’s Miscellany.
But not to worry, it’s not a TOTAL downer. There’s plenty of stunner’s, so dig in! :)

My takeaway from all this is a powerful lesson, which I hope you carry with you into your weekend:
Be grateful for what you have. Always be in pursuit of your dreams. Love like you mean it. Life is sweet. And short.

Love x hugs,

 

 

 

THIS WEEK’s MISCELLANY

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Conversation

  1. Thank goodness you’re OK and no one was seriously injured . . . we read stories like this far too often.

    My husband always sits facing the door/front window whenever we’re in a restaurant. He says that he is prepared to protect me in whatever way necessary in case of an emergency. He pre-thinks ‘what-if’ . . . he’s a bit of a survivalist . . . Things unfold so quickly that often times there is a split second to react at best.

    Good to hear you are staying quiet and taking care of yourself . . . with all the adrenaline going through your system after a scare like you’ve had it’s imperative to be gentle with yourself . . .

  2. Oh, thank goodness you are ok.

    I had a “life flash before my eyes” moment during a car crash. I was surprised how peaceful I felt.

    Just read the 5 food cities and now I am hungry.

    Take care of yourself!

    1. Thanks Elizabeth! It’s funny how those moments of near fatality are so peaceful isn’t it? Strange and fascinating.
      I do hope you’re planning a trip to one of those 5 food cities soon. ;)
      Thanks for being here! xo

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