Keep Your Giraffe to Yourself
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon. People were out shopping, walking, running, ridding bikes, and spending time with family and friends. I could tell by the way some were going about that this was how they normally spent their weekends. It was very relaxing.
As I was approaching one of the crosswalks, I joined a group that was already waiting to cross. While we were standing there the most peculiar person showed up. I heard laughter and a few girls snicker, so me being me, I had to turn around. When I looked, I saw a man on a unicycle in the funniest outfit.
He was wearing a full pink garment; pink spandex to be exact, from head to toe and arm to arm with little pink fairy wings. Quite a talented man but I don’t think he was all there. (In the head) He flapped his arms to simulate flying; circling the group till it was time to cross. This type of sighting I like to call a Giraffe.
Giraffes, being taller than other animals and beautifully colored usually catch the eye of any anyone, even if they are not looking. That is exactly what this man did, caught everyone’s eye.
In the city this happens daily, and I know that back at home most giraffes would never be allowed or even thought of. I think this aspect is what I love most about this place. People have a voice here and they are not afraid to share their opinion on any subject. People challenge one another with thoughts and actions and no one really gets offended. They respect what the other has to say and accredit everything to a difference of opinion.
For the first time I can express the thoughts and ask the question on my mind without having a label stamped across my forehead or feel as though I’m breaking some taboo law. I’m a person here; I’m not governed by the set traditions of the past and I’m free to discover life as according to me. What an amazing since of freedom!!!
Granted I’m not forgetting the morals and faith I already posses, however stacking on them to create more well rounded Michael. Giraffes are moment in my day that I look forward to. They broaden my view of social freedoms and help me understand that not everything in life can be found in a bubble.
My prayer right now is that people start creating more giraffes in society. Making a statement for themselves and the world they would like to see tomorrow. Nothing ever changed by following tradition. Think of everything we take for granted. They all came out of someone’s concept of a better tomorrow. (their giraffe)
I love this City and soon I will begin expressing my own personal giraffes. J Can’t wait to hear what people will have to say about them… LOL!! Love ya.
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