MacBook Synchronicity

Today I write about synchronicity. This is a term used to describe when a series of events perfectly execute in such a manner that the probability of them occurring seems so outlandish that many of us, especially those of us spiritually minded types, attribute them to something far greater than mere coincidence. Some might refer to these as the workings of something other than ourselves. Perhaps god or spirit or the mysterious power of the universe. Sometimes we think of them as answered prayer or miracles or just flat out luck. However we label or make meaning out of these moments the truth is, most of us can surely relate to having at least one in our lifetime. And I can bet, if you are anything like me, you've probably had quite a few synchronous or what I sometimes refer to as WTF moments. You know those moments that have caused pause and awe.

Somehow it feels right creating my second post around this subject. To be honest my life has been filled with many of these moments. Some quite benign and others downright unbelievable which astonished many people as well as myself. It seems that whenever I take risks or new steps which really challenge myself these moments become increasingly more abundant. Or perhaps I am just increasingly more open to seeing them in these moments. Either way I take notice and I want this to be a forum where I can record these events as they unfold, especially now as I am about to embark on several new journeys these next few months. I anticipate synchronicity.

Last night I was videoing and blogging and I came to the conclusion that I was going to have to purchase a new computer. My practically brand new MacBook just won't cut it for the video editing I want to do, no pun intended. This machine will literally not allow me to capture digital video because it has no Firewire port. This leaves me with no choice if I want to capture digital video I need to upgrade my system to the MacBook Pro. Perfect solution with one small caveat—I need to sell my MacBook. I declared this to Chris last night as I was borrowing his computer to capture the below video. I sighed and resigned to the impending craigslist post I would have to write and manage in hopes of salvaging a bit of cash from my most recent apple investment. Selling things is such a pain in the ass.

Today I was sitting in Peet's Coffee doing a bit of writing when I got an email saying I had several library books over due from school. No biggie, what is it like 10¢ a day. I call to renew them, when the librarian tells me that each book is 25¢ a day which adds up damn fast when you have 12 books out on loan. Good lord people, I owed $22 already and they were due back less than a week ago. Apparently I will be helping the library stay afloat in these harsh economic times. I had no choice but to leave and head straight to the library. I could not renew the books until my balance was down to less than $5.

As I was pulling up the hill at ANTS I could not find a close parking spot. I resigned to parking across the quad and walking to the library. In that parking instant I somehow felt it was ok that I was not parking close. I went with the feeling. As I was walking across the quad I saw a woman I was briefly acquainted with, my friend Ned's wife Samara. She was walking her 2 beautiful dogs. Should I say hi? I could easily keep going. I don't need to have a conversation with her. All I need to do is go to the library and get back home so I can finish that writing I was working on. Besides she is quiet and the small talk is going to be awkward. "Hi Samara" I say as I head across the quad to greet her.

Her doggies are so cute and I pet them for a while. She is not as quiet as I thought. Next Ned comes across the quad and we say hello. A few minutes later a good friend of mine Burton walks onto the quad. It is great to see him but at this rate I am going to have another $10 fine on my library card. My intent was to just pay the fine and head home, after all I had writing to do. Caught in my own thoughts and not truly present to anyone but those wonderful 2 dogs I suddenly hear Burton say, "Well that's it. I've decided I am just going to go for it. I am leaving right now to go down to the Apple Store and buy a new computer." WTF. In an instant I am all ears. It turns out that Burton has been going back and forth about upgrading his clunky old Dell into a sleek new MacBook.

My MacBook is sold and Burton saved a few hundred bucks. Tomorrow at noon I pick-up the cash and head over to the Apple Store. Looks like I will have my new MacBook Pro sooner than I thought. Paws and awe synchronicity.