Doing “a June”
Take decisive action and stride out. Mar 2025.
I stood at the puffin crossing outside M&S. This safe passage to the other side Of the road is a ‘quick changer’ if you know what I mean? No waiting for an eternity here for the red man to turn green.
I pressed the button and in an instant, permission for me to cross and drivers instructed to wait was granted. I took myself over the puffin (is that bit on the road the puffin?) towards the safety of the other side. Half way, I spotted two relatively mature ladies let’s say, looking to cross from the opposite direction.
As they approached the crossing from the pavement, a stick and walking aid respectively in hands, mischief was etched all over their cold February faces. Their feet began to shuffle at a faster pace, recognising that the flashing green man meant it was decision time. The decision to “go” or not”to go” underwent a scrutinising split-second process.
“Shall we do a June?” One lady said to the other.
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With that, their strides lengthened, arms entwined and to hell with you flashing green man, we’re not stopping for you or anyone else.
I turned back to see their finale moment. Reaching the other side as drivers sat waiting for them to complete their short, hysterical journey despite staring at a green traffic light. Obviously taking a leaf out of June’s carefree world has rubbed off on these two. They had the look of lottery winners right there.
So with that, the moment I next find myself at any crossroads dilemma, I’ll adopt the policy of the “June method”. Don’t wait if opportunity comes knocking, stride out and reach your goal!
~Pete~
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