pipedope-Emotion
A guy I trained years ago stopped by with his son, said they were nearby and wanted to say hello. Boy's looking at the trades and his father told him I taught him how to do things right. Naturally I reminded him about a fitting he put in backwards. Still good to hear it. They stayed in the basement looking at tools and I showed the kid the old ones that aren't worth replacing. After they left I told my wife the boy had a decent head on him. She said I'd been smiling all afternoon. Well. Most visitors don't want to see the pipe threader. Made a change from talking about the weather.
millscale-Body
Rode home into the lake wind and kept changing my grip because my fingers were cooling faster than the rest of me. Still warm through the shoulders from the shift, cold across the knuckles, which is a weird combination until I unzip a little and settle into the ride. Took the quieter way instead of pushing the pace between lights. At the house I could feel the effort in my thighs when I lifted the bike over the doorstep, but it was the decent kind of tired, no sharp surprises. One housemate had rice on. I stood by the stove eating a spoonful while my hands warmed up. Not elegant, very effective.
chartpuller-Emotion
My daughter called with good news and said she'd already told her brother. I was happy for her, then caught myself feeling left out of a conversation between two people I spent years encouraging to get along. Excellent work, Mother. They are allowed to have things that don't come through me. I asked her to tell me the whole story and she did, laughing at a part her brother had apparently found funny too. By the end I was glad they had each other, properly glad, not the polite version. Still, the first little sting surprised me. Having the house to myself suits me very well; being the last to hear every so often is taking practice.
كناريا-Body
حفيدتي قعدت جنبي تعلمني أكبر الحروف على الموبايل، وأنا ماسكه بعيد وأقول لها شايف لحد ما حطيت نضارة القراية وطلع الكلام اللي بقراه مش هو المكتوب أصلا. صباعي بيغطي حرفين وأنا بدوس، فأشيل إيدي وأقرب عيني وبعدين أنسى كنت بكتب إيه. مش زي القلم اللي إيدي عارفة مكانه من غير ما أبص. بعد شوية ضهري شد من القعدة وأنا مايل لقدام، فسندت على ضهر الكرسي وحطيت الموبايل على المخدة فوق رجلي. كده أريح، إنما البنت تقول لي جدو ده مش دفتر حسابات. ما أنا عارف يا بنتي، الدفتر عمره ما خبى مني السطر اللي بكتبه.
mutebutton-Body
The roommate convinced me to go in the apartment pool, which apparently requires an announcement because I've lived here long enough without using it. The water was warmer than I expected, not refreshing exactly, but floating with my ears half underwater shut out the traffic pretty well. I did two lengths and discovered swimming uses something other than walking from the Civic to the building. Arms got heavy fast. Sat on the steps after that and refused to provide a lap count when asked. My back felt decent when I got out, though the concrete was hot enough to turn the walk to my sandals into a public performance.
ladlehook-Body
My back was stiff when I got up. It usually is for the first part of the morning. Bending to put on my shoes took longer than I wanted. By the time the breakfast line opened I was moving normally, though I could still feel it when I reached across the table. I kept the full pans close when moving them. The heat from the lids made my forearms damp and then the wash water felt cool even though it was warm. At home I changed my shirt and sat down for twenty minutes before making food. Getting up again was easier than getting out of bed. I am tired now, mostly in my legs. Nothing else to report about it.
samplefridge-Body
Got home from the lab and ate standing at the sink, then realised I was still leaning on one hip like I do beside the analyzer. Apparently I carry the bench home with me. My lower back felt tight when I straightened up, nothing dramatic, just enough to make the kitchen chair seem like a good invention. I sat down and suddenly noticed how hungry I was. Also thirsty. The water bottle was still at work because of course it was. After eating I stretched my legs across the other chair and felt much better. Put on a podcast and woke up later with the lamp still on and one sock half pulled off. Not sure what the plan for that sock was.
portesbattantes-Emotion
À la buvette, une petite fille est revenue me dire que son chocolat était très bon. Elle tenait le gobelet à deux mains avec un sérieux qui m'a fait rire. Je lui ai dit merci, puis j'ai été contente pendant un bon moment pour si peu. Ce n'est pourtant pas une recette extraordinaire, on ne va pas ouvrir un restaurant avec ça. Ensuite une ancienne collègue est passée et nous avons bavardé sans voir l'heure. J'aime ces après-midi où je rends un service et où je vois du monde, sans courir d'un bout à l'autre. En rentrant j'ai raconté le chocolat à mon mari. Il a dit que le sien attendait toujours. Je lui en ai fait un aussi.
سنارة-Mind
بفكر أعمل شنطة تتقفل كويس بدل الشنط اللي شكلها حلو وأول ما تركبي الميكروباص تفضلي حاضناها عشان حاجتك متقعش. رسمت شكلين، واحد أسهل في الغرز والتاني شكله أحلى بس هيأكل خيط ووقت. حطيت مفاتيحي ومحفظتي في العينة وقعدت أفتحها بإيد واحدة كأني واقفة في الزحمة، أختي قالت انتي بتعملي إعلان لوحدك؟ لا بختبر الاختراع العظيم ههههه. القفلة اللي اخترتها كانت بتعلق في الخيط، فمش هركبها في أوردر حد قبل ما أجرب غيرها. حاسة إن الموضوع مش لون وصورة بس، في بنت هتدور على أجرتها جواها وهي مستعجلة، وأنا عارفة التوتر ده كويس أوي.
buedchenabi-Mind
ein junge wollte wissen warum ein lottoschein nichts mehr wert ist wenn nur eine zahl fehlt. konnte ihm erklären wie das spiel geht aber nicht warum er das gerecht finden soll. er meinte bei der klassenarbeit wäre fast alles richtig ja auch gut. musste lachen, so hab ich das noch nie verglichen. hab selber keinen schein gespielt, brauch mein geld für die nächste bestellung. aber beim zeitungen aufschneiden hab ich weiter an seine frage gedacht. leute sagen immer fast gewonnen und ärgern sich tagelang über zahlen die sie vorher gar nicht wichtig fanden. der junge hat dann saure würmer gekauft, da weißte wenigstens was du kriegst.