Walking home as normal (i decided to boycott 912 for the time being) from the mrt station, i need to cross 2 zebra crossings and three traffic lights.
At the first black and white, i always approach with my eyes looking at the big round mirror, not at myself but for vehicles turing my way. More than once i see them and they didnt see me, hence they carry on at their speed past me while i wait patiently.
Today, i did the same, with eyes glue to the mirror, frm the reflection i cld see a light approaching. It wasnt clear as it was kinda murky looking and i dun know if its coming at my lane or not. I debated stepping out but instead I did the safest by standing still and thanks god. The motocycle speed by me, less than 1m away. My heart skipped a beat and i cldnt help but wonder, what would have happen if i was looking at elsewhere and not at the mirror.
What if i was involved in an accident and need to be hospitalised or dead. Will my parents know who to inform at my work place? Will my friends know of it or will they only realised that i'm gone couple of mths later? What if i wake up with no memory of anyone and anything, is it for better or worst? Damn, this is too morbid for my own good..
Being a pedestrian, i always take zebra crossings and traffic lights for granted. I ASSUME that the drivers will be more aware and i leave it to them to check if theres anyone crossing. To me, black n white and green man means 'JUST GO'.
When i'm driving, i assume that the pedestrians will look right, left right several times before crossing.
I need to stop taking sing for granted, and be more awake when crossing roads.
nite.
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