words that paint a thousand pictures

second chance
I really should take more advantage of living in a gorgeous city like Heidelberg. Today, for the first time ever, i did what i've always wanted to do- alone time on the Neckarwiese. a whole year, and not once have i done that. its ridiculous, really. its mid-october, yet a sunny 25 degrees out- definitely a sign.

rash decisions determine the best moments of your life
I jump on my trusty bike with nothing but my ipod, pen&paper. 10 minutes later, i paint you my picture- the leaves overhead are a mesmerizing green, a delicious contrast to the sky that is an infinite blue. the cute boy sitting on the bench opposite is reading a book. the heavily pregnant lady calls to her 3 dogs, one of them busy sniffing me cautiously. the grass is soft and cool, and it smells surprisingly of promises. the sun on my left, slowly receding beyond the water. me, on my stomach, under my tree, at my spot, in my place, my town. the boy reads and reads, i wonder if he feels my gaze. the canoeists break the surface of the water with their powerful oars- the soothing sound of moving water spur the joggers on-they pass by lovers walking hand in hand- the moment stretches and fuses with other moments, it seems they might never end, & the boy reads and reads, it makes me wonder what he is reading.

england
was amazing. i miss it & all it meant- away from work, stress, responsibility. being with exciting people at exciting places. and if its even possible, my zufall, you make me doubly look forward to december (: its the 2nd day of the new semester, and already i am behind in my work schedule-how did that happen?! though my calender is looking lovely, filled with familiar names lined up for sushi, fondue nights. and party! on friday, Sonya, i will dance to all of my, our, your music (:

and suddenly,
the boy gets up and walks away. he walks, it seems, directly into the setting sun. the sun gets into my eyes, for a blinding moment- or maybe, just maybe, he did turn and smile.