You’re sitting in front of a computer screen, surfing, visually browsing through the latest Lamborghini (prefer another manufacturer? you name it) models and craving for one like a little kid for a brand new toy. But, hey, you know how much one of these candies costs, right? Right. And, you’re just another middle-class working man, right? Probably. So, let’s not fool yourself : you know you’re never gonna make it – to get one of these you’d need 10 to 20 (or infinite) working years! So, it’s kinda out of the question. Hmm… Did I just let you down? I sympathize. I know you’re no different than any other human being and, what is true is that you don’t have to suppress your omnivorous nature by limiting your desires according to their feasibility. In any case, chances are that this bright and shiny new Lamborghini will never be yours – deal with it!

So, you keep sitting in front of a computer screen, constantly scratching your head and trying to figure out ways to make your dream come true. And one day, here it is : you get that e-mail stating that you won that first prize in some lottery you had taken part in (just as a hypothetical… lol). So, now there’s nothing missing from your life. You’ve just got what you’ve been always dreaming of : a great car to boast about. And, for some moments, you are really at the top of this world – yes, you feel so happy! But, hey, then you start thinking it over and over again. What would happen if someone steals your pretty baby? Hmm… that would make you crazy! So, what about getting a parking spot at some ultra-safe garage – or even build one yourself? Yes, I know – it costs money. Or, what if you get involved in an accident? The repairing costs would undoubtedly be extraordinary. So, what about securing it? Well, that costs money too. And what about gasoline? Yep, these monsters burn more gasoline for a few miles than a jumbo jet! Phew… So, does this mean even more to spend? Yep, you’re right. And, you, my dear working-class man, would you have a problem with that? Hmm… I bet you would.

So, you’re still sitting in front of a computer screen, wondering how your Lambo dream turned into a real nightmare. Yes, I know you WANTED it so badly! But wanting something is no excuse for having it, you know. And just imagine your pretty Lambo could think : do you think she would be happy staying all day long in a shabby garage, just because you cannot afford to drive her round the city? Hmmm… Suddenly too many problems come up by such an ideal scenario, huh? I’m suspecting you’ve already started envying your neighbour with that you-don’t-even-remember-the-brand cheap one; at least, he is able to move around – you are not. So, let me ask you : can you live up to the expectations of maintaining your ideal scenarios? Can you afford your dreams, even after they’ve turned into reality?

You’re sitting in front of a computer screen, thinking – wondering if this is what you really wanted : to be standing, at this very moment, in front of a computer screen. So, is it? Is it what you really wanted? OK. Probably you were actually in the middle of some work and suddenly bumped onto this article, by chance. Or maybe, you just wandered around and found it. Or maybe you’re just another big fan and avid reader of the blog (which is, well, kinda justifiable… lol). In any case, you are dedicating this very moment to read a few lines of a random article coming from an anonymous stranger posted to some random web page which is part of a larger network of such pages, all essentially comprised by little zeros-and-ones. Not sounding really fascinating, is it? But maybe it is – for you. (You know, I am just writing – YOU are the reader). So, i’m jumping to the obvious conclusion : in your life, this very moment, HAD to be dedicated to your reading my article – in other words, I assume there’s no better thing for you to do in a hot summer afternoon other than visiting my blog. Well, that sounds good to me. Coz’ if it’s not (the best thing you could be doing right now), you’re a fool. But let’s look at it from another point of view…

Yes, you’re sitting in front of a computer screen. That’s not as horrible as it may sound – could be worse. I’ll give you some time to think : What were you doing before? Let’s say, 1 hour ago? 2 hours ago? Even more? What are you planning to do next? In 1,2,3 hours? What was the super-best thing you chose to fill your time with? Was it really that “super”? OK. I know, it’s not all pleasure’n'fun – there are those “necessities”, nobody can get rid of. Maybe you were just having lunch, taking a nap or a shit – and still be pleasurable. That’s normal, you don’t have to worry – No animal can be held responsible for succumbing to its humble instincts, anyway. You said you were working? Really? What for? Yes, I know, you’ve been taught that same old equation since your birth : LABOUR = MONEY = SURVIVAL + ENTERTAINMENT + + +. There’s nothing radically wrong in that. Yes, “money makes the world go round” – maybe yes, maybe not. So, let me inquire then : you’ve done your homework like a good kid, got a pat on the back by your teacher for being such a great student and then what? What did you do with it? How did you enjoy the fruits of your work? Don’t tell me – I just hope you did. Coz’ if you didn’t, you should either stop what you’re doing right now, or stop working : in both cases, you’re still a fool.

So, you’re still sitting in front of a computer screen? So, you are not absolutely satisfied with what you’re currently doing? Even with your whole life? Can you not even keep track of the lost time? Hmmm… When was the last time you did something you REALLY enjoyed, something WITHOUT HAVING TO do it, or having to convince yourself you do enjoy it? You know I’m right, huh? They say “life is short”, ain’t they? Maybe yes, maybe not. But surely, it’s NOT something to be wasted with mediocre alternatives, for fuck’s sake!

You’re sitting in front of a computer screen, like yesterday, the day-before – like so many days before. So, what’s changed? Has anything really changed? Or did anything had to change anyway? And why is ‘change’ something vital? Why not stick to some plain ‘routine’? Yes, you know… like begin-1-2-3-4-repeat, like a programming loop. Routine is bad? Hmmm… and why is it so? When was the last time you didn’t have your favorite cup of coffee in the morning? When was the last time that you didn’t obediently perform the same series of actions when waking up, with the exact order – like get-up, put your glasses on, wash your face, brush your teeth? When was the last time that a phone call, breaking your daily morning routine, made the rest of your day a living hell? So you’re getting my point.

Yes, you’re sitting in front of a computer screen, YES like yesterday, YES like so many yesterday-s. But this is not something necessarily bad. The question is : is this something good? OR let me rephrase : even if A is your favourite thing in this world, would a daily dose of A still be pleasurable after 1-2-3-…-infinite repetitions? Will the healing power of the element A start wearing out at some point? Maybe yes, maybe not. You know, it’s one of those things you know not until you do know. So, let’s try a workaround : what about minimising the dosage of element A? Or like splitting it in less days? Would that guarantee a more long-term effect? Maybe yes, maybe not. But can you prove me that I’m not going to waste a proven maximum power of A, by trying – with uncertain effects – to prolong its duration?

Anyway, after all, you’re JUST sitting in front of a computer screen, JUST like yesterday, JUST like so many days before. No big deal. Deal with it.

The ultra-simple pleasures in life.

The elegance of simplicity.

Dawn @ 6:00 Ante Meridiem