| To sum up, an uncertain existence, in many ways, since last I wrote. A bit disillusioned, but not surprised, to find that are no execptions to the rule when it comes to the striking difference between my priorities and those of the world's. I know now I am marked to always be just a bit strange, and only of real value - in friendship, love and wisdom - to those very lucky few. And in between, just trying to be real. To add to that, what's officially my third near-death experience while driving to the remote office; lost, scared, and late in unfamiliar parts when I cut, sharply, in front of a full double decker at an impossible speed. From my rear view mirror, the terrified driver had a look of death on his face, and was unable to resume speed for some twenty seconds. I sped sheepishly away, and spent the rest of the day feeling shaken and, whether or not related to this, flustered and just bewildered. My heart was like a herd of stampeding animals all afternoon. Well, a right of attribution when the incident was so recent, and not fabricated, either. But leaving work, from the unlikely Kwun Tong Bypass, saw the most heartwrenchingly beautiful sunset, ever, in life. A magenta sun splashed across the orange sky and across the still harbor, the first twinkles of the eastern HK skyline teasing my reeling mood. It was so tempting to rest my eyes on this possibly exaggerated wonder. But I focused on the road, as I should, and arrived safely where I needed to be. |
