Little Things

I was at my friends today, or was it yesterday? The summer days get muddled and run together like mashed potatoes and gravy. Anyway, I was at his crib during some point in the last 48 hours. I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and reaching for the soap remembered why I love washing my hands there. Okay, that sounds weird, so I will explain: When I squeezed the soap dispenser I noted the orangey hue and realized this was my favorite hand soap, which his dear mother always has in stock. The reason I love this soap so fervently is the scent. Contrary to possible speculation that the orange colour may represent a orange(fruit) scent, this is not so. In fact, the soap is the most generic brand and ubiquitous scent quite possibly, of all soaps. If I’m fortunate enough to find a classy public bathroom carrying this soap, as opposed to that disgusting foamy concoction they call soap, I’m equally unable to establish which brand of soap this is so that I can purchase for my personal home use. However, after some in depth research and investigative reporting, I was able to determine that the brand Dial, does make it. I don’t know if it’s only them, but one is enough. Now all I need to do is find a way to purchase the soapy awesomeness in massive quantities. Does BJ’s sell soap??

I have to undercut my previous statements though, because as my title indicated, it’s little things like this— those pleasant and unexpected surprises— that make each day special, unique, and worth living to its fullest. If I were to constantly have the soap in my household, available to my disposal, the potential exists that I would lose, or no longer have, appreciation for the surprise finding that soap brings to my day and the smile to my face.

I know that’s really bizarre, but I also know that every person has something just as bizarre holding a special place in their life. So I guess what I’m really tryin’ to say is, what’s yours??