universe might have a weird sense of humor, but in the end it always seems to provide what is needed just in the nick of time. it's not always as obvious as a broken umbrella appearing right as it begins to rain, but then again... sometimes it is.
so, i took that umbrella, found a convenience store, and bought my own.
on the way back into my apartment i left the umbrella where i had found it, thinking that maybe someone else in a similar situation could use it - broken spoke and all. besides, now i had my own.
if i had to list only one important lesson from my two years 