Simula ng lumipat kami dito sa apartment in Scottsdale, I find myself feeling exhilirated whenever I do the dishes. Kahit na sobrang laki ang mga plato namin dito (sa laki nila di man lang umaabot ang maliliit kong daliri sa gitna ng pinggan), much to my surprise that I don't care if I tire myself the whole day emptying the sink full of filthy dishes.
Siguro, it's my own way of relaxing my mind. Kung ang iba ay nagme-meditation, yoga, or exercise, for me its washing the dishes. Call it Dish Chi Chuan or something.
I don't know if it has something to do with Arizona's warm water (which according to my Aunt, is the most potable water here. Hmm, guess I'll have to verify that first). Or the fact that I like keeping our new kitchen spick and span.
Sometimes, I notice myself staring at the plate I am holding while the water relentlessly flows on it. Not to the point na natatambak na ang mga hugasan namin. But washing the dishes gives me a sense of satisfaction, of calmness, of accomplishment.
Naiisip ko rin na baka dahil natutuwa rin akong gumamit ng paper towels kaya mas naaaliw akong maghugas ng pinggan (meron din namang ganun sa atin, pero mahal at mas economical gumamit ng basahan). O siguro, puwede ring lumalabas na ang "inner obsessive compulsive behavior" ko na parang na-trigger ng aura ng kusina namin.
But it's not like I am "turned on" by dishwashing (which is by the way, freaky and weird). Or that it provides me with the "I feel complete" kind of thing. For heaven's sake, paghuhugas lamang ito ng pinggan! It's not like I've conquered the world or saved a life!
Naalala ko tuloy ang pelikulang "Phenomenon," kung saan bida si John Travolta. Sa isang eksena kung saan nasa loob siya ng isang kwarto kasama ang doktor na nag-oobserve sa kanya, he moves the pencil back and forth the table without touching it. He said that he was able to move the pencil because he was creating a partnership with it (basta parang ganun, di ko matandaan exactly hehe)
I guess that's the same with this case. Coz I know that the plates, forks and paper cups that we use trust me that I would keep them clean.
They won't expect too much from me. They are simply glad that I am there to make sure they are well-kept. They trust me. They don't ask for more. They are contented on what I can and cannot do.
Unlike some people.
Haha. Whatever.
Dishwashing duties anyone?
originally written: 9:34 p.m. 28 December 2005
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i never really loved washing dishes.
Pero malay natin, pag punta ko sa states matuwa ako sa tubig. hehe.
When I want to relax, I do lone walks in dark alleys.
i'd rather wash the dishes than sweep the floor. anything involving soap is always therapeutic for me, gives a great sense of accomplishment. my hair may still be frizzy or my room may still be a mess, but at least i wiped off the grease from the plastic containers.
yun lang, bow.
jeeper = me too, lalo sa bahay. pero ewan ko ba, nakakauwa lang hehe.
hindi kaya bigla kang matiyempuhan ng magnanakaw if ud always walk in dark alleys? hehe. i do the walking thing, too, pero pag umaga gala lang magisa or when going back sa dorm dati late in the evening :D salamat sa komento.
bananaducky = ma'aaaaam!!! kamusta na po kau? anything with soap huh? so i guess you enjoy taking a bath so much hehehe. hope to see you po soon :D
strangely, i hate long baths. i keep thinking of my fingers turning into raisins, i cringe at the thought.
hope you're making the most of your time there. walking to and fro ncas building to old hum aren't the same without you. :)
take care.
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