golden light-rays from the sky: how beautifully it makes things luminesce, and the warmth with which they gently graze my skin. unbounded; touch & leave.
little children playing little-league-baseball: parents cheering; children smiling — unweighed by the burden of achievement. echoes of celebration for every ounce of effort.
couples walking: matching outfits; shorts; some sunglasses. talking. waiting for traffic signals; crossing roads. unbothered by surroundings.
little cafes; gelato & pizza places; diners. outdoor tables. smiles; awkwardness; excitement; drama; obligations; genuinity.
banhmi at banhmigos: soft bread; picked vegetables; fresh-off-the-grill meat. sauce; spice. fresh cucumber. coriander leaves. the amalgamation of tastes.
matt’s humanness to ask for a hug. gwen’s invitations for conversations. ryan’s respect. aram’s care. alanna’s smile. rob’s struggle. cody’s anxiety. ivan’s cheerfulness. gabriel & nataly’s playfulness. tvishaa’s random email. christina tran’s invite. phil’s eagerness. greg-shakar’s curiosity. daniel shiffman’s excitement. bumping into tom-igoe. shloka’s mention of blog. matt’s mention of blog. christina tran’s mention of blog. shobhan’s github comment on blog. blog open on aram’s computer screen. sofi’s laser-engraving question. sharleen’s unannounced conversations. b, nikolai, nasif’s inclusion at the lunch table. prisha’s request for reviving the synth-wall. ian cox’s journey as a father.
all revealed during a bike-ride back home, and i realize how much more there is to life versus my obsession with code, pixels & electrons.
i just sensed today; for a few hours. nothing is as important as it seems to be, a.