I have this intense fascination with law enforcement.  Whenever I see a police car, I always have to stare just a little.  There’s something about the blue lights that only they can flash that really catches my attention.  I’m always curious to see what they’re up to, whether pulling someone over or helping someone out.  (And usually it’s hard to tell which is which.)  I’ve even heard some phantom sirens when I thought there might be a cop, ambulance, or firetruck nearby.  I really like to see them and imagine what they’re rushing off to.  Are they going to save someone’s life?

Maybe I should have been a policewoman or paramedic.  I like the idea of rushing around to help people.  Unfortunately, I don’t like the rest of what those positions entail – catching people for speeding or going through medical training.  Instead, I prefer to be the onlooker, captivated by those flashing lights and blaring sirens.  One of these days I’d love to ride in each vehicle just to see what it’s like inside.