Well, during these gray holidays things haven’t gone too badly for us. The two hours of electricity we were supposed to get came in the morning. That stretch gave me time to blast music at full volume. It was a mix of different genres, but while listening I kept remembering songs I heard during my teenage years.
Duality was one of them. Slipknot always sounded very aggressive to me, but back in that late childhood stage, some of their tracks felt right—like Vermilion, Psychosocial, and of course Duality. Yesterday it felt especially meaningful. I felt almost intoxicated with happiness, though I know it was more a memory of when everything seemed fine, even if our standards weren’t as high as those of the so‑called first world.
Somehow Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz slipped into the playlist. It sounds depressing, and I’m almost sure that’s what it is. I don’t know—years go by and I still don’t really know the lyrics. I just let myself be carried away by the melody, the psychedelia, the vibe.
Could that be dangerous? Probably. Honestly, I don’t care. I just want to have electricity 20 hours a day or play music whenever I want—not only when it’s possible. Of course, without bothering the neighbors, even though they bother me constantly, blasting music late at night.
This morning I went to take care of a few things at work, even though I’m on vacation. Few things annoy me as much as having to go to work during my own holidays. But there I chatted with a friend about a thousand topics. It was refreshing, like a piña colada in today’s intense heat.
Friends also have the power to heal with their words. We don’t really believe everything they say, but we carry something of their advice with us. I definitely left that encounter feeling better. Don’t lose your friends over nonsense. Hold on to the good.
English isn't my native language. Text translated with DeepL
