Saturday, November 15, 2008

On "Accidents"

It sucks when people get into activities that are waiting to fuck up. An accident is usually associated to an unfortunate mishap. Who would expect for a motorcycle parked at the side of the street to be side swiped by an SUV? Who would foresee a commuter to be robbed of her personal belongings to the point of nearly stealing her life in the process? Who would ever imagine being involved in a crossfire on your way to work?

Events like these take place without one’s expectation. However there are instances wherein such misfortunes occur through carelessness or plain ignorance. Nothing against these people, but there are times when accidents may be hopefully be avoided. Why park on a dim street? Why not let go of your personal belongings? Why not hide? Why not take precaution?

Then again, there are accidents which may deem as fortunate. Who would not welcome winning the lottery? Who would not appreciate meeting an old friend by chance in the mall?

On the other hand, there is a certain incident may possibly be fortunate and unfortunate at the same time – like getting pregnant. But is getting pregnant considered a legit accident? Well, maybe due to the fortuitous circumstance that something broke. Nonetheless, would you have sex with someone you do not care and love? So why involve in such activity if you are not ready to standup for the consequences?

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