Last
There is something about the word "last." Mundane things become memorable if it was preceded by "it's the last time I... ..." Just picked up my laundry "one last time" from the Stern Laundry Room, yea, this time, I remembered to clean the lint trap very thoroughly, take a panoramic look around the shabby little room, still, I felt attached. "When will the next time I see you again?" The answer is very likely to be "never." An ominous word that almost shocked me. But, it's ok, tho Im graduating, I can still have my friend sign me in, so when I leave the building, I will remember to sneak in the laundry room just to recapture the good old memory, yea, remember last time, when I arduously put all my stuff in the washer, and just to find out it's out of order. And don't let me even start on the swiper that won't take my money. Oh, it will never be the same. But, at the same time, don't be so pessimistic, the world moves on, so should you and I. You will find new freshmen moving in that will slam the dryer door so hard but you become friends anyway. and I will find other laundry rooms, maybe I will have my own washer and dryer someday. Life is full of possibilities. The word "last" doesn't necessarily mean an end, it marks a new beginning, another chapter of our life, one page closer to the future, there will be changes for sure, but it will be fun, believe me, just like Rory said, "It is wide open!" So go! Embrace the future, spread the wings, and fly high!
posted by saisai at 9:32 PM
