Friday, May 28, 2010

Existential Happiness.

While big boobs are winning second semi-finals of Eurovision [feel sorry for Lithuanians, as they were the best from all that crap shown on television last night, although they didn't have boobs], my mind comes to existential questions - how do people survive these days, what do they do for living?
Everyday passing through my small town on my way to the office I see a smiling lady in her 50-ties on the edge of Bazaar, hiding under big umbrella [whether is meant against the sun or either rain] and selling apples. Everyday! And she greets me with warm hello, asking where I'm going, in fact that she already knows where I'm heading to. Always so happy and smiling. Maybe the colors of reddish-yellow apples brings another joyful spectrum in seeing life in bright colors. And I feel happy to greet her.
Another old lady living in a house next to the office, always enjoying morning sun with glass of Lemon Schwepps smiles and says "Hello,what a nice sunny day outside, come over for the coffee!" And I refuse again, telling that I have work to do. But is it that hard - to leave all that work - and just go - to enjoy a frivolous chat with retired Geography teacher? C'mon! She has interesting stories to tell... she lived in another times... and I'm curious about them. I bring her fresh strawberries from the market and skip the coffee enjoyment for another time. As there will be another times. And sometimes it's just enough with one strong emotion - feeling of happiness... So dare and share it...
[By the way - I had the best morning ever - having a morning coffee while watching the world news on TV. Sometimes TV box is a real luxury ;)]
By the way - beside all those crimes and catostrophes, global challenges taking our minds, there is still space for our dreams. So start making the list! ;)

2 comments:

  1. Yes, Lithuanians were the best together with Estonians and Germans, so Europe has about 1/3 of good taste.

    Started to enjoy little things in a little enjoyable town, ah? A nice wee text, a literary/journalistic masturbation in a way, but I like the happiness in it :)

    Greetings from Vilnius. Don't forget to visit. Važi fala ciao.

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  2. haha, masturbation... that's the right word! :D But masturbation is a process of bringing happiness [in a way] - even if that means fucking the brain for good feelings though.
    By the way - Karolis at this very moment is invading this little town while his travels... we've heard that you're one little lucky bastard - having arranged already all the main difficulties to disappear! [we heard gossips about work in the capital, flat in the capital... and all the other good things]. Uzivaj, braļukas!!! That's the way to do it! ;)

    And definitely see you this summer in Vilnius!! [probably closer to yellow leaf season]

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