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To Do Just This

"Sounds of Silence" - Simon & Garfunkel It's been an enlightening weekend to say the least. Nothing miraculous happened, but it was an eye-opener nonetheless. These moments often strike me out of nowhere. I'd be doing some random chore like washing dishes or organizing my drawers...or in the middle of a conversation with a bunch of friends...I'd be ordering a drink at Starbucks or sorting out the stuff in my trunk because I hate it when mess starts to accumulate...or waiting in line at Target to buy something I really don't need, but buying it anyway...and then suddenly it'll hit me. This sense of appreciation for just being able to do just this. I have family back home who can't even muster enough money to make a long-distance phone call. Living oceans apart from each other in a very different world. They don't go out to fancy restaurants. They don't get to shop for luxuries because they're saving it for necessities. They don't eve...