Night Vision

I had a vision the other night as I slept away the witching hours. A dear friend and I were watching movies that he'd brought with him on his Apple notebook. While he sat slightly hunched over at the edge of the brown couch, I lounged into its soft cushions. Incidentally, the couch was located in a sunlit walkway in a mall. Though clearly public, I did not have that sense at all. Halfway through watching the first movie, he asked if we could watch something else as he'd seen this one already. I didn't mind and he happily grabbed something else to pop in.

In the morning, I pondered over my curious behavior since most people would object to not being able to see the ending to a good movie (I no longer recall the movie, but it was a good one which I really haven't seen yet.) It didn't take long for me to understand my subconscious. As long as I'm with those I care for, the activity is inconsequential. His presence and sharing a good time were the important factors hence the public setting did not detract from the experience. And if he's not having a good time (tense posture, wishing to watch something else) then let's change that movie! You may say it was his fault for starting off with a movie he didn't want to rewatch. Eh. Who cares. Essentially, my vision was merely reiterating what I've known for a while, and what people often say about life. It's all about the people around you. So let's go love life, and love the people in your close circles. There's something special even in the mundane.