Surprising Yourself
Just now, walking into the semi-darkness of my bedroom, I stepped barefoot on an insect and killed it. Purely accidental and totally gross. I first mistook the sticky, wet feeling for my bandaid coming loose, but then I touched the spot with my hand. Throwing on the overhead light, I spotted the multi-legged, flattened body.
And here’s the thing: I didn’t squeal or scream.
