The tea won’t take too long anymore. Its scent promisingly hits my nose and I am looking forward to the soothing effect of the sweet beverage. I rarely drink tea in the evening. Even more rarely this late. But I have to today.
Not the least to think a little and because I have decided to write this article while thinking.
A few hours earlier I was on stage and I was Maik. Then us three were standing in front of the audience and took our bows. Then I was Oliver again and the people cheered and clapped. We received great praise from the audience. As we did in the previous performances…
Half a month ago I was standing in front of many people. In my hands a rose and the certificate for the first place. It was the honour of the best apprentices of our region. Big applause for each one.
My grin is perfect. In front of me lies the finest steak I ever had in my life. A huge, luscious piece of meat, prepared on highest standard, just for me. And it was plain delicious!
I went out with friends. Share a delight for the taste buds one more time before we part for a long time.
Actually I was lucky that the (in culinary terms) highly efficient visit at a chinese-mongolian buffet with an ex-colleague the other day wasn’t stretching my stomach too much anymore… 😀
I am standing in front of the door and ring for the second time. Must have been too loud inside to hear, I think. But finally my uncle opens and I find myself in the familiar surroundings of my grandparents’ after a considerable time again.
My cousins greet me enthusiasticly and I, too, am happy to see them. I realize that in a far future this reunion will be much more intense, and thus I am just enjoying their company.
It’s always a colorful get together that occurs on certain events such as birthdays. You sit down with your relatives, relax, talk, eat and laugh…
Soon I’ll be far away from all this. That’s why I enjoy it even more this time.
Ulla, our director’s assistant, comes to me after the performance and tells me with bright eyes what I barely could grasp through the applause. It was great! The audience is inspired. My act stirrs awe and admiration. My reaction I express verbally: It makes my happy. I am very happy to have made some people’s lives happy for a time.
My parents and I are presented with the main course. Us three are sitting at the table that I returned to with my rose and the certificate. It is all extravagant and delicate dishes. Especially the desert tells a story of creativity here.
We are sitting in a posh environment, I and the people that are responsible for me being in this place right now. The people who once told me how to talk, who were there when I learned to walk, who taught me order and wisdom, who care for my wellbeing, who respect my own decisions, who I will probably miss the most…
The tea finished, the eyes tired, the daily task fulfilled.
