in days like today, when the rain has washed away the puffy snow, and the cold weather has crystallized whatever's left of the snow, it requires full concentration when walking from prestestegen 17 down to visnes and on to the centrum. for it's when you are distracted that you fall. and when you fall, you probably have to come up with the best strategy on how to get up quickly and with your dignity still intact.
falling in a plop (i mean, falling in just one count) is painful but it is so much better than sliding on one foot and trying to hold your balance with the other foot, sliding again and your hands are up in the air desperately trying to hold on to a twig or something, and your body swings in every direction, then your legs would cross and split and finally, the plop! you'd wish you have a fairy godmother or harry potter's invisibility cloak when this happens because nothing can cover up for the shame and pain written all over your face (and in all caps!) you might as well take note of the electrifying pain that your nerves send to your head when you slide. tingling pain on the front lobe of your brain...
so, in days like today, all you need to do is concentrate. it would look like you're walking in a "patentero" way, trying to find a part of the road which is decent enough to be walked on, but you'll be thankful to yourself when you get to your destination without even sliding. it's dignifying and gratifying.
finally, walk with style...(if you can manage it)
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