Exhaustion Invokes Memories
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Friday
The 5th of March, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Standing in front of my parents' kitchen sink, I found simplicity. A glass of water in hand, glistening in the lazy morning light, was the only sustenance my body needed. Gingerly, I swallowed the crystalline perfection. The indescrible taste mingled with the sweet, soft undertone of blood in the back of my throat. I had just ran 2 miles, a feat for an old-out-of-shape man.
This primal feeling spawned memories. Memories where simplicity ruled and where the future was uncertain. The sound of the water hitting the stainless steel sink, conjured a mid-Summer memory. A garden hose, hitting the rocks, in my parents' front yard. Steve, Alex, Matt, and I had just finished one of those incredible Basketball games to 100. Alex had to jump over a bush to save a ball, Matt had to shoot a three over Alex's flailing hand, Steve had to knock me over, and I had to make a game winning shot. Of course, I only remember the games I win right? The pure simplicity of the sport and the camaraderie are two things I will never forget.
Swallowing my water, I lingered between this point on my timeline and today. Somehow simplicity evaporated with my childhood; now all that is left is the uncertain future.
I find it absolutely amazing though, how one point in time is so foreign yet unforgettable. What drew our lines apart? Distance, experience, relationships; whatever it may be I know this memory lives on for me and for them.
It is memories like these that give us the fuel to do what is current and what is necessary. I am so thankful for everyone from my past, they have given me the tools for today and for tomorrow. Even though the future may be uncertain, I know I will find my way. The people along the way, just like my memories, will never be forgotten.
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Alex
March 10th, 07:54:16 PM
Funny you bring this up, because not more than two weeks ago, I was thinking "did we really play to 100 points?" Good to have some corroboration of my memory... :) Those sure were good times. Here’s a post from the twilight of that era: http://tumbledry.org/2003/07/23/rested
John
March 13th, 06:38:13 PM
Yep, 100, sometimes a couple games to 100. Sheer ridiculous fun. That’s for sure.
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