Midnight Watching
I had high expectations when I woke up this morning. I wore a slim necktie whose color combination perfectly matched my white long sleeve shirt and black slacks. Without the tie, the outfit would make me look like as if I’ll be serving appetizers anytime. I made it before 8am to office but I wasn’t exactly looking forward to the weekly team meeting because “Obnox” was there. There was only one thing I was excited about– a lunch out with a friend, but due to some schedule conflict I ended up with takeout food once again and spent lunch alone in my cube. Maybe the necktie was the jinx but another friend reminded me that there are some things that are not meant to happen. And I agreed.
I was able to get over the heartbreak lunch but the rest of the office day tended to be just as disappointing. I tried inviting my two close former colleagues for a night out later but another schedule conflict it was so we decided to move it next week.
Retail therapy and an interesting dinner seemed to have uplifted my sprit a little. Did some shopping for things I need for the beach outing this long weekend. Tried the Louis Couture Tray of Delifrance, it’s like combo meal French style (French Dip Roast Beef sandwich, Tuscan Pepper Shrimp Linguine, plus appetizer, drink and dessert), truly bon appétit and I’m now a fan.
On my travel home, one of my college friends I have not seen and hear from in a while made an advanced greeting thru a text message. It reminded me suddenly how fewer friends will be able to greet me this year especially personally and made me guilty a bit since I did not invite most of them to my birthday celebration this year which I planned to be in a beach with just a few friends.
A few minutes after I got home, my mother told me that my father is suggesting that we cancel the family lunch out tomorrow that I told them about a few days ago. My father has not explained to me yet his reason for this, but I am turning 25 in a short while so I guess it’s something that my mature understanding can grasp.
I am watching the clock hit midnight and I am not worrying about staying up late because tomorrow I am on vacation leave. I hope God brings out the sun for the next four days and I hope I can get over this birthday blues (a probable sign of aging).
