Dang Birds!

I am surprised the headline in the newspaper today doesn’t say:

“AMERICAN GIRL SUFFERS MILD HEART ATTACK AFTER BEING SPOOKED BY AUSTRALIAN BIRD”!

It was another beautiful day to stroll the streets of Bulimba.  My laces were tied, hat on, and music in my ears.  I bebopped down the street, having a wonderful day! I get about halfway from my house when the sound of a leather whip cracking interrupts my beautiful music. Startled, I look over my shoulder to see what in the world the sound was. Nothing.  I face forward to continue my walk. There the dang sound was again! I glance to the left of my shoulder only to see the shadow of a bird and it’s full wingspan flying behind me. I then watch as the shadow perches itself on a gate.  Hmmm.  I keep walking. “WHIP!” There it was again! This time I squeeze my booty cheeks, walk a little faster, and once again see the shadow of a bird flying behind me and then perching itself on the fence.  It happened AGAIN! I wanted to go into a full on sprint, but was afraid I would alarm the bird. Each time I heard the sound of the whip, I would look to my left and see the shadow.  By the fifth time, I was squealing and laughing at the same time. I was terrified that this bird was going to eat me, but cracking up at the thought of anyone watching this scene out their front window.  I swear these birds are out to get me!