A brief synopsis of "Contentment for Dummies"
Here’s my version of Mad Libs that I play by myself when no one’s watching: “What makes me feel happiest right now is _______.” Accomplishment will fill in this blank quite nicely, I think. I’ll take it in whatever form it may come. Today it disguised itself as getting an extra two hours of sleep (finally), running consistently at a nine minute mile pace, laundry, surprising myself with how much work can actually be done when not distracted, enjoying the peace and unusual quiet of Barnes, and making my way like a wayward traveler through an Asian ethnic food store so that I could compile all the ingredients for spring rolls, which I painstakingly toiled over this evening. Although they never reached Mom’s caliber and expertise, knowing that I at least endeavored to create something reminiscent of home added its own unique flavor.It’s funny how a string of strangely good days can change one’s perspective. Paradigms are palpable, maybe even moldable after all. God forbid, am I actually enjoying becoming a grown-up? Gasp! Knowing that the days of swinging until sunset aren’t that far behind, intermingled with sweet kisses in the moonlight and dancing in the dusk, and that each day brings about a surprising new sense of self, this isn’t an entirely bad place to be.
posted by Sheila @ 9/06/2004 08:31:00 PM
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