Hope and Fear
Hope that life works out the way we plan;
Fear that it won’t.
One drives us forwards, the other holds us back.
Ulcer-tainly buy Bonjela
Me: Hi, could you tell me where the Bonjela is please?
Lady in Boots: I’m sorry we’ve sold out.
Me: Ah, that’s a shame… (I start mindlessly scanning products next to the till; there are no other customers; there’s a couple of moment’s silence)
Lady in Boots: There is Bonjela Cool
Me: Oh, what’s that then?
Lady in Boots: The same, but minty – nobody likes it.
Me: Oh alright then. (I nod gratefully and walk towards the door past a shelf full of new Bonjela Cool, next to an empty space for Bonjela original)
