18 November

Hello Atlantis

I missed you. I miss writing to you when I’m so busy. Writing is like an oasis in my busy “hurry-life”. I still enjoy the little bit of sun as much as possible. The dark days have started, they always manage to color my mood a bit darker. I fight against it by seeking for the beautiful things, moments, feelings that surround me. There are so many, don’t you think?

When I stretch myself and try to see beyond the horizon, I can almost see Christmas coming. The tree, the family days , cozy being together. Do you know the feeling that you long for that, but, at the same time you know it will strangle you, while it’s to cozy, dusty, to much food, to little exercise, to much darkness. But also warmth, candlelight without ends, looking inside your soul. Is this who I am? Is this who I want to be?

Deep inside myself, the turning of the sun, the growing longer of the days is the real party to celebrate. Start of hope, of light, of energy, of living, living, living!

The reward for the waiting is Carnival. 3 Days of singing, dancing, flirting, having fun. Often still a few cold icy days, a bit of snow. I think these are the most romantic and hopeful days of the year. In the place I live, it’s a tradition to dance the last 3 songs of the evening with a special person. It’s such a nice way to let a few people feel how special they are to you. Special to feel I’m special to a few people too. Someone to hold, the magic of bodies dancing close together. Energy floating from one to the other mmmm…

I’m writing now in a strange and lonely bed. Have to sleep in another place because of my job. No internet, no tv, just my book and my music. I bought a great cd, one out of a series. “Buena Vista Social Club” with Ry Cooder.
It’s from Compay Segundo. I would like to play a few of the songs on my guitar, but I just have the Spanish text of the songs and unfortunately, I don’t understand Spanish very well. Is there among you readers someone Spanish speaking (or understanding… *s*). I would be so glad if I would get some help in translating the songs. Please let me know.

Have a sunny day.

Thira

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