What are the things you do that gives you enjoyment?
This question struck to me after a colleague shared to us how she felt a little offended when her sister told her that she must travel more because she's getting old and she must be enjoying her life because she deserves it.
Why was she offended for that remark? For the reason that she thought people were implying that she is not happy and she is not enjoying her life. She believed that people have different definition and views of enjoyment. One may enjoy travelling but another would prefer staying at home gardening. One may enjoy socializing with other peole at a bar but another would choose to be alone reading books or blogs here on hive. One may enjoy spending money to buy things she likes but another would enjoy saving more money or investing them and see her potfolio go up or down.
So this lead me to ask my self too. What are the things that I enjoy doing?
As much as I enjoy travelling which I hadn't been able to do so, the pandemic made me realize that I can enjoy even the simplest and mundane things I do.
In my chaotic (the good type of chaos) and noisy life taking care of my children, I find delight in being alone for a while and enjoying the moment of silence to myself like eating alone savouring each food flavor as it touches my taste buds.
One time, I went to Ormoc City for an important personal transaction. I was inside a mall. It was almost lunchtime when I arrived there so I went to check some fastfood chains so I could have my lunch. But everywhere I go, the fastfoods were full of hungy people.
So I walked around until I passed by dunkin donuts. I found Kim So Hyun standing outside of the store (no the real So Hyun though, just his standee) 馃槄 When I looked inside, there weren't anybody so decided to have my lunch there.
Yeah, I know that the kind of food Dunkin Donuts offers are not suitable for lunch but I still choose to eat there because I preferred being alone eating my food. I prefer silence over chaos.
So I went inside and ordered a glass of cold chocolate drink and one chocolate flavored donut. I couldn't resist chocolates and I felt the need to satisfy my sweet tooth.
I savor each sip of my drink and each bite of the donut. I felt so at ease and at peace. It felt comfortable to take on the biggest bite because nobody could be watching. 馃槄 I slowly enjoy my food because nobody was waiting for me to finish fast and vacate the table so other customer could be accomodated. I had the place for myself.
Aside from that I felt like I was eating with Kim So Hyun, lol! 馃槅
The air condition was cool enough and the lighting inside felt luxurious. Hehehe!
I enjoyed reading what was written on the wall or just stare at it with a blank look at my face and nobody would see. I could let my thoughts fly and stare blankly ahead and I don't care because I was alone and having that moment for myself.
After staying ther for about 40 minutes I decide to leave and proceed with myvtransaction since lunch break was almost over. I paid more than 3$ but it was worth it because I enjoyed the food and the place for myself.
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