27 May 2008
Would you find it strange if I said that, by the end of our holiday in London (in January), I was completely stressed out, a bit depressed, and desperate to return home -- but that by the end of our holiday in Ohio (this weekend), I was feeling refreshed, a bit excited, and totally disappointed that we had to leave? I guess that just scientifically proves that Ohio is better than London. Surprising!
We were in Ohio for S's reunion in/at Oberlin for the long weekend. I don't have many regrets about my own college experience, but I've kind of got a crush on Oberlin now. Maybe it was just the decadently beautiful spring weather, the awesome people, and the total lack of obligations that made this weekend seem particularly wonderful. Also, there was a huge burrito at one point, and I think I'm still coming down from that high.
We also spent some time with S's family, who moved to Cleveland a few years ago. Sometimes it seems like the strangest, most random things inspire me, and watching his grandpa eat breakfast fell into that category. I came in the room somewhere around the middle of the process, and the table was spread with tasty foodstuffs -- yogurt, grapes, oatmeal cookies, cherries, nuts. While I sat there and tried to wake up (black-out window shades are not my friend), water was boiled, Nesquik mixed, cinnamon raisin bread was toasted and spread with jam. And then we went for a walk around the lake. That's my kind of life!
Anyway, that's why I've got a photo of today's breakfast up there. I love seeing the routines and rituals in other people's eating habits, and I especially enjoy when it seems like people effortlessly make wise food choices, one's that keep them both happy and healthy.
I have to apologize if the photo seems too dark or too bright or the wrong colour entirely. I came back to a desktop which refuses to start up, and trying to correct levels on a laptop feels about as effective as trying to do so with my eyes closed. Or wearing sunglasses, at least.
Anyway, I hope you had a great weekend, and I really hope you weren't caught in any of the bad weather over the past few days. On with spring!
Hey, tell your "S" that another Obie reads your blog! How funny is that! My (and my hubbies) - Yikes! - 20th cluster reunion was this past weekend. We've never been back to any reunion, but have other times. Right now we're in S California, so that's quite a trip! Oberlin is a lovely town, though!
Candy
posted by Candy at May 28, 2008 04:44 AM
Oberlin told me that it has a crush on you, too.
Thanks for letting me co-opt your camera so many times!
posted by Jessie at May 29, 2008 11:42 PM