A Long Walk Home

Well.... what was going to be a quick errand turned into an all day event. I took the car into the city to pick up a few things... but before I left the house I though to myself, "Hey... I'll wear these new shoes - they are not all that comfortable... but they need to be broken in".... everything went very smoothly, but when I got into the car to come home I noticed that it was acting kinda strange... To make a long story short... the alternator went out... and I made it to the local mechanic's garage... I knew I was spending too much time and money there when the mechanic (Larry) waved and called out my name with a big smile. I left the garage and started the 10 mile walk home. I planned on flagging down a bus... but ended up walking about 2 miles before I saw one... I raised both my hands (Which is what you are supposed to do here to stop the bus)... and the bus just kept on going... a little disheartened and a little tired - I kept walking. about a mile down the road I saw another bus coming.. I waved again but this time the driver indicated that he was going to turn around... I watched as he did this... and smiled and returned a wave as he drove back by... -here is the kicker - as I stood there with a big goofy grin waving, a second bus passed by me.... I totally didn't see it... It just blew right by me.... I ended up walking about 3/4 of the way home before I caught the fourth bus... but I could hear my mom saying - "count your blessings" the whole way... and I did. 1. I made it to the mechanics 2. It was a beautiful sunny day without rain 3. I was able to smell the smells of Ireland - and hear the birds singing. 4. The car would be repaired soon and I wouldn't have to make the walk again.