It's weird what your mind jumps to when we don't fully understand what's going on. For example, I've noticed that every time I hear rustling in the leaves/grass outside of Hill, my brain automatically thinks "AFRICAN SNAAKE! IT'S A SNAAAKE! OOOH IT'S A SNAAAKE!"
Fortunately, I can calm myself down and think through the situation before my body actually responds. "Hold on a second. Maybe it's a BADGERBADGERBADGERBADGERBADGERBADGERBADGER...."
I don't actually think that last part, I just wanted to say it...
But my first thought really is that it's a snake waiting for me just off of the sidewalk, although there is no proof that snakes can even live near Hill. The rustling animal is way more likely to be a squirrel, chipmunk, or even a bird. Snake is maybe the least likely possibility in the entire world, but because I have no proof that it's not a snake and that it's never been a snake, my brain continues to panic for just a split second.
It's probably just a snake that's been following you around your whole life. Sneaking around in the shadows but never revealing itself until the perfect moment presents itself.
ReplyDeleteAlso, anytime anyone knocks on my door or rings the doorbell, I automatically assume it's a robber/rapist coming to get me. Usually it's just a mailman, or Brooke's mom.
ReplyDeleteWhen it's dark outside and I hear noises I also think of bad guys...
ReplyDeleteI almost picked up a snake recently because I thought it was an earthworm. I could have died.
did you know that Coyotes hunt with Badgers?
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