How Home Depot Led Me to the Woods

I left work mentally drained but full of energy, ready to hit the gym. But on the way there, my body had other plans—it started pleading for evacuation. So I made a quick pit stop at the nearest washroom. This time? Home Depot. Thank you, Home Depot.

While sitting there, I opened my favorite app—Maps. I zoomed in, curious about where in the world I was exactly. As the map grew into my pupils, I spotted a big green area and a beautiful, curvy blue line. It looked like it was inviting me for a meetup.

I left Home Depot with a mission: I needed to see that curvy blue line with my own eyes.

The sun was out. After nearly five months of break, the trees were back at work, bursting into green again. I walked into the park, fired up and curious. Along the way, I passed a raccoon just chilling like he had no job and all the time in the world.

I kept walking. An obstacle ahead—I dodged it and pressed on. I was getting close. Finally, I saw the bridge, and between its rails, I was sure I’d find my destiny.

But when I got there… the curvy blue line was gone. No lake. Just traces of water—if that.

I stepped closer, hoping for a glimpse of something. I looked up. The sunlight was cutting through the trees, the thick trunks and branches casting contrast all around me. And in that moment, I realized—

I wasn’t really looking for a lake.
I was just trying to take a break from work.