Gaps, patches and in-betweens

This morning, the karinderya scene was calm with just myself and another customer. My kind of morning. While kidding with his fellow co-workers, one of the regular servers turned to me as I waited for my change: “Di ba ma’am, kahit madaming problema, dapat smile lang. Pag mag smile ka kasi, nakakabawas ng stress. Kahit madaming stress, carry lang. Laban lang.” I walked to the office with these words bouncing in my head.  With each step, I gradually felt admiration for him, at his outlook on life. In light of recent stresses, his energy and words slapped at Ms. Pompous, at my ingratitude, choking me. It left me with a bounce on my step after swallowing back the tears. 6/4/2015 8:58 AM   "I am an X in an indeterminate equation. And that X is the rock upon which I stand." - Mario Puzo

Comfort zones Are the angles and corners where you see Your favorite colors Bask in their familiarity As they hide you from the unknown. But the barriers would dissolve. Creating an entrance or exit Awkward at first until The soothing oranges, purples and blacks Have followed you, but have changed its shade And you decide that blue is your next purple.   "I am an X in an indeterminate equation. And that X is the rock upon which I stand." - Mario Puzo