I was almost hit by a car today while biking. I wish I could say it was rare that a car almost hits me, but Canadian drivers are not super aware of other things on the road… I suspect a side-effect of a large country divided by long, mostly-empty roads has resulted in generations of drivers that often forget there are other people out there.
Maybe that’s just me. Or maybe I’m just unlucky. Who knows? Either way, somebody turning left through a protected bike lane came within a meter of converting me into a past-tense version of myself.
I was a little shaken, but otherwise escaped unharmed. I suppose I am grateful for that.
But there is definitely a part of me that, upon realizing that I wouldn’t be hospitalized, was a little disappointed. It meant that I had to go to my day job.
It was around then I realized how tired I was, and it was only 9am. Not a great way to start the day.
Ah well. I’m home now, and I can have at least a few hours of doing art. I aim to make the most of it.
Hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy!