Sometimes things happen to rock your world. Sometimes they don't come in a way you're expecting. Yesterday, I was running late for my train and had to sprint over the fly-over and hop into the first car I could, just before the doors closed. I found a seat quickly and settled in to read my kindle, instead of walking up to one of the first cars I usually sit in that are typically more open. At the next stop, I heard a commotion behind me. I turned and saw that a man had his foot stuck in the gap between the train and the platform as the train prepared to pull out. One person was trying to help him remove his foot and another pushed the emergency button, but the door began to close anyway. I grabbed it and ran onto the platform, shouting and waving for the conductor to stop. She saw me, and the door opened again. The man was able to free his foot and get on the train.
Something tells me that the universe wanted me and my loud mouth on that car, and to teach me this lesson: No matter what our personal struggles are, life is fragile and fleeting. All you can do is try to be a good person, and make the best decisions you can, because we only get one shot at this thing called life.
Head to Toe: Top, American Eagle // Jacket, Forever 21 // Skirt, handmade by my mom! // Bag, Women In Business // Booties, Target
