In which Our Hero sweeps (metaphorically; he has a robot vacuum for the literal.)
At the end of today, I felt like I didn’t do anything. That can be the feeling of administrative days. When you pare the 111 emails in your inbox down to 18. When you build a bedframe and run the cables for your internet from in-the-way to out-of-the-way. It feels a bit like vacuuming: worth doing, not super satisfying while you’re doing it, but at the end it’s much easier to take new steps.
Today, we hosted my sister’s family. For 8 days, I’ve lived in this space. Added furniture, cooking equipment, etc. And today, we ate brunch: four adults, one toddler. Ample food, sufficient tea, and comfy places to sit. We talked about the apartment remodel and our favorite places in the area. ‘Twas incredibly adult.
After brunch, my partner and I walked to the hardware store and The Park. These might sound like simple endeavors, but New York feels like a tundra like now – negative 14ºF after windchill.
Last Saturday at 9pm I heard sirens outside my apartment. Not attending to anyone nearby, I suspect: just taking this street to their destinations. Tonight? No sirens. Bitter cold stifles movement.
Today was a great day to visit a neighbor who needed a screwdriver and use her iron to attach a patch to some clothing.
Tomorrow is the Super Bowl. Inspired by my love for this holiday, I shall host a party.
Like today, I hope both teams win.
Julian Wise 