A quiet wave of depression momentarily settles when things come to an end. Like when film credits roll out, you're left with an empty space. This quiet wave of depression told me that without the meaning D. gives me and everything I do, all that running was just a sad waltz with the wind.
Running gives birth to new metaphors and we picked up so many in the finish line. 222 km to 2.22, this wedding path of ours, made us feel enlightened with our plans.
Next time around, in life's longer races, we just know we'll run even stronger.
And on to the next path.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
A Lovely Light that Never Goes Out
In fifty days, I'll be spending the rest of me with my wife, who (describing her as she is now, in a day in her life) writes papers on International Development, attends yoga classes or group exercises, enjoys tofu and chocolates, cooks for her family, picks up the best foreign-language pirated DVDs, laughs alone while reading, and hand-crafts these candles for our wedding.
With one gesture, she can make my whole world sparkle with light.
From envelope linings, to place cards or escort cards, table numbers, menu cards, to her choice of table-top flowers, she never ceases to amaze me with how everything she touches becomes wonderful.
In our estimation, the ceremony and reception will only have a maximum six-hour running time. Although the wedding hasn't happened yet, we already have a full stash of memories. For us, this wedding had begun the moment we started planning. We've rehearsed it a thousand times in our minds, and it was sweet as it was splendid.
We've also realized that many things don't go on as planned, and all the rehearsals in the world can't change the fact that fate steers into unexpected turns. But as a quotable quote goes, 'The brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.'
With one gesture, she can make my whole world sparkle with light.
From envelope linings, to place cards or escort cards, table numbers, menu cards, to her choice of table-top flowers, she never ceases to amaze me with how everything she touches becomes wonderful.
In our estimation, the ceremony and reception will only have a maximum six-hour running time. Although the wedding hasn't happened yet, we already have a full stash of memories. For us, this wedding had begun the moment we started planning. We've rehearsed it a thousand times in our minds, and it was sweet as it was splendid.
We've also realized that many things don't go on as planned, and all the rehearsals in the world can't change the fact that fate steers into unexpected turns. But as a quotable quote goes, 'The brightest blazes are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.'
