Just like any other day, I started my morning by eating a nice, filling breakfast. I brushed my teeth and gave my hair a quick comb. I leaned down to give my cat one last head rub before leaving for work. My job wasn’t far, so I typically walked. On this particular morning, the birds were out, singing so beautifully I stopped in my tracks to listen. That’s when a robin swooped down from a tree, flying only inches away from my face. It was a beautiful sight, and for the rest of my walk the image of the bird kept replaying in my head.

I finally made it to work, and as I took my final steps into the building, I felt my vision blur. I stumbled backwards, falling into what felt like an invisible spider web. My eyes fluttered shut, and from that point I lost control of my body. I felt my body falling, the cold air hitting my skin. I gasped, engulfed by the unknown force. Everything stopped, and I suddenly felt as light as a feather. My eyes opened, and I was greeted by the scenery of my bedroom. Confused, I sat up and took a quick glance at my surroundings.

My feet carried me out of bed and to the closet, where I dressed in the same clothes. I took the same path to the kitchen, where I enjoyed the same breakfast. I then found myself in the bathroom, where I brushed my teeth and combed my hair, every single strand laying the same exact way as the day before. I walked to my cat, gently rubbing his head before leaving, taking the same steps on the same path. The birds chirped, singing their beautiful song. I felt my feet stop, and just as I expected, the same bird flew by right in front of me. This was Déjà vu, but much worse…I had no words, no actions. I simply thought to myself, “Am I reliving the same day?”