Wish Upon a Dandelion
Today, I wore my bright yellow shoes to the gym. I paired it with my bright yellow headband--both the color of a blooming dandelion. Maybe it was the luck of summer's signature color, or maybe I just focused really well today, but I had a pretty good workout. Could it have been better? Definitely. But it wasn't the worst.
When I got home, I let the day disappear with the breeze. I did nothing productive until I realized I had an assignment do, so I got it done and let the start of my night wander as well. Then, because it's bedtime, my roommate and I let the dog out and took out the trash. It's a rainy day, and I love the rain. As we walked back inside, guess what I saw? A dandelion in full bloom, hidden in the mundane green of the grass. It was the only one left, so I gasped and plucked it from the ground. It was like it was saved just for me, and I wasn't going to walk away from it!
I made a wish tonight. One that I won't share in hopes that it actually comes true. I may have already jeopardized my precious wish. I didn't wait for the dandelion to dry, I just blew at it after making my wish. I grew impatient, because I really want this wish to come true...so I plucked the remainder of the petals off and blew it from the tip of my fingers.
Hopefully it was enough to make a difference. Hopefully my breath was strong enough to shake the keepers of fate and destiny. Hopefully they don't laugh at my trivial wish, and see that I do deserve for it to come true...and if I don't, then hopefully they at least give me a sign telling me why.
Now, I'm going to enjoy the rest of this rainy night. With high hopes and spirits, my wish will make its way to my heart. If I keep my head high and chest filled with pessimism, it will come true! I'm gonna take my cat to sit outside, and hopefully, we can make the most of this peaceful yet gloomy night.
