Labor Day

So today is labor day. Normally, Americans are at the beach (before it closes), at the parks, on the road, in the shopping malls for labor day sale.

Not me.

Other than being in front of this PC, I went to the park before noon with my breakfast bread, iced coffee, and my book. I dressed in sweats and sneakers for the simple pleasure of sitting indian style on the wooden bench (minus any bug bites on my already bug-bitten legs), big sunglasses, curled up with my book. I loved every minute of it: the breeze, the coffee, the book. That was my labor day. That's what I wanted to do. No crowds. Just me. Actually, I wanted to rollerblade, too, but that required someone to be with me in case I fell on my ass and needed help to get up.

Anyway, I don't know if this is just temporary or what, but I find myself enjoying quiet time, me time - more than before. With the events of the past week, I want to cherish what makes us feel alive - the breeze, the sound of children playing, the tree leaves rustling, the sun warming your skin. I want to strengthen whatever measly little peace I have within my self, and solidify it so that I don't go crazy in this crazy world.

I saw my girls last night. That too, made me happy. I witnessed some self- control. That made me happy.

It's hot. It's the noon sun right now. I learned that with the noon sun, I'm better at laying down in my quiet and brightly lit room with the breeze coming through the window and reading a book or taking a nap b/c it makes me feel like I'm reading/napping outside (without that noon sun heat).

I want a laptop. So I could quietly write a book at some remote location/park/corner/room/coffee shop, finish it one day, and by some miracle, publish it (you think?).

I want my IS 250 AWD so that I can drive as far as I want, wherever I want, with the windows down, music up, shades on, not worrying that my engine sounds like it will give up on me any moment. (and I want it so I can shoot out to Long Island upon the birth of Jayla)

I want those materialistic things that lead into an un-materialistic pleasure.

Happy Labor Day!

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