Facebook memories proved quite helpful today, in a way.
It reminded me that two years ago today, I was spending my last day in Charleston, South Carolina, where I had moved directly after graduating college. A placed too humid to be called home. And one year ago today, I was spending my last day in Belem, a place I had stayed longer than any other place in several years; also a place too humid to call home.
And here I am today.
Cuddled up on the couch with a niece and nephew.
We spent the day watching Lego and Barbie videos. Playing 'feet in face', under the 'tent' that was my blanket. Cuddled up laughing about static-y hair and Disney songs. Taking walks, taking turns running, chasing, carrying, following, complaining, laughing, hugging, and watching for cars before crossing the street. Eating cheese curds and ice cream. And trying to figure out who could eat the most of what.
It's like I've hit pause on my life. My real life. My running, exploring, adventurous life. Only to discover that there is an alternate reality in the pause, in the stay, in the stable.
And I still don't know if I like it because yes, it does seem a bit boring, in a way.
It reminded me that two years ago today, I was spending my last day in Charleston, South Carolina, where I had moved directly after graduating college. A placed too humid to be called home. And one year ago today, I was spending my last day in Belem, a place I had stayed longer than any other place in several years; also a place too humid to call home.
And here I am today.
Cuddled up on the couch with a niece and nephew.
We spent the day watching Lego and Barbie videos. Playing 'feet in face', under the 'tent' that was my blanket. Cuddled up laughing about static-y hair and Disney songs. Taking walks, taking turns running, chasing, carrying, following, complaining, laughing, hugging, and watching for cars before crossing the street. Eating cheese curds and ice cream. And trying to figure out who could eat the most of what.
It's like I've hit pause on my life. My real life. My running, exploring, adventurous life. Only to discover that there is an alternate reality in the pause, in the stay, in the stable.
And I still don't know if I like it because yes, it does seem a bit boring, in a way.
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