“Me time”, a nice gesture and a free dessert.
By Darina Glesser
It was a men’s day in Russia and I had no man to celebrate it with. I had just me, myself and I. And my man inside of me, who I was craving to switch off the phone and lay low. So, I made a decision to call everything off, calm down a little bit and just chill out. I really needed a break as I was about to fall apart. So, I organized this little “holiday” for myself.
It was so beautiful not to do anything, not to think about anything and not to have any single plan. It was “wow” just to feel free from schedules.
In the evening I decided to go out and have a glass of wine. A glass of mulled wine. Well, it was a bit chilly outside and I needed to warm up.
I didn’t dress up. I just put on my sneakers, jeans and a down jacket and off I went to have my little stroll.
I was actually so proud of myself for being so nice and sweet to myself. Normally I’m not that attentive to my needs. But today was my super day! And, as a cherry on top, on the way back home I decided to buy a dessert in our local bakery “Хлебные Истории”.
When I got in, I saw a man buying bread. The cashier was talking to him and suddenly she asked looking at me:
⁃ Are you, guys, together?
The man said without thinking too much:
- Actually not. We are not together, but we will leave this place together.
⁃ Wow! — I said. — 10 out of 10 for your confidence!
He laughed and said:
⁃ Have you chosen your dessert?
⁃ Yes, I have. – I didn’t hesitate and pointed my finger to the dessert I wanted.
The waitress got so happy. I looked at her closely. She was smiling non — stoppably. It was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I looked at the man… He was even happier than her! A miracle!
I looked at them both and said:
⁃ I mean… You know… What a nice gesture! Really… I’m so thankful! But… You, guys… — I looked at this ginger haired young lady, who was still smiling like she had been kissed by the sun. – You, guys, seem to be ten times happier than me. Isn’t it funny?
She kept on smiling without saying a word. I felt like “the Carpenters” were playing live the song “On Top Of The World» just in the middle of “Хлебные истории”…
Such a feelin’s comin’ over me
There is wonder in most everything I see…
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes…
Suddenly he looked at me and asked:
⁃ Have you really come just… just to get a dessert for yourself? Nothing more.
⁃ Yes… I did… I actually came down to have a glass of wine. But now I’m gonna have dinner and I’ll enjoy my dessert. How cool is that?They kept on smiling.
⁃ Right… — He said looking at me like I was some kind of a puzzle to solve…⁃ Take care and keep on enjoying your life.
— I will…
I knew I would. I didn’t need advice on this one. But he definitely made my day. They both did. One nice gesture and a couple of smiles… What can be more magical than this perfect combination?
- Do you like “me time”? How much do you enjoy your personal space and staying by yourself?
To be honest, I do.
No, I don’t really.
When I’m alone I spend time doing…
- Has a stranger ever paid for you or given you a present?
Yes, he has.
No, he hasn’t.
- Have you ever paid for someone you don’t know or given a present?
Yes, I have
No, I haven’t.
- What would you do if you were me? What would you say? How would you react?
If I were you, I would…
- What does the story teach you?
The story teaches me to…
- What are you gonna do for yourself today?
I’m gonna…
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Carpenters
Such a feelin’s comin’ over me
There is wonder in most every thing I see
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
And I won’t be surprised if it’s a dream
Everything I want the world to be
Is now comin’ true especially for me
And the reason is clear, it’s because you are here
You’re the nearest thing to heaven that I’ve seen
I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I’ve found, ever since you’ve been around
Your love’s put me at the top of the world
Something in the wind has learned my name
And it’s tellin’ me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees, and the touch of the breeze
There’s a pleasing sense of happiness for me
There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be, just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here
I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I’ve found, ever since you’ve been around
Your love’s put me at the top of the world
I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I’ve found, ever since you’ve been around
Your love’s put me at the top of the world
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