Castle in the Air
Saturday, December 17th, 2005
Do you remember a story of a girl who was mistreated by her stepmother? Or of the one who had lived with the seven dwarves? These are fairy tales that ended with Prince Charming coming to rescue the damsels in distress and living happily ever after together.
If only life was that simple. Nevertheless, these fairy tales played a small part in helping me survive life’s painful lessons. They triggered my imagination and helped me to daydream. These daydreams helped me to temporarily forget the harsh world that I am living in and kept me sane.
Most of my daydreams are connected to my future life, or rather, the future that I would love to have. I have had so many of them it is difficult for me to choose which ones I liked best. If I was forced to choose one, though, it would have to be the one about my residence. After all, there is no place like home. Ok, lets start daydreaming!
I dream of living in a beautiful condominium, situated on a magnificent beach filled with palm trees to provide sufficient shade. It would have to be extremely clean with not a single trash in sight. The sky is sparkling blue and full of sunshine. I could feel the wind caressing my cheeks softly. From the balcony of my condominium, I could see the sun setting on the green, glittering, clear sea everyday. All the different hues the sun made while it sets and how it reflected on the sea - it’s simply breathtaking!
You might be asking me why I prefer a condominium and not a bungalow or something of that sort. I prefer a condominium because I plan to live alone and a condominium would be just perfect for that. You might think me selfish, but I love my privacy. I could do whatever I want, whenever I want. I am my own queen, in my own “queendom”. Anyway, a condominium would be small and easy for me to manage, but still comfortable enough when family and friends come over.
My condominium would consist of a bedroom, a study room, a bathroom, a kitchen and a living room, all painted in white. These areas will be simple yet stylishly decorated. I prefer it to be given a modern look, with practicality and good looks rolled up into one. Most of my furniture and accessories would be blue in colour as blue offers freedom and serenity. The atmosphere of my condominium would always be inviting and ceaselessly providing comfort to anyone the minute she steps in.
(Ok, come to think of it, a husband and kids might complete this picture. But, that’s another daydream altogether. *wink wink*)
Now that you have me so worked up on my daydreaming, it is very hard for me to stop. But, since there is a limit to everything, even daydreaming, I have to return to my everyday world and keep my feet firmly on the ground. Do not worry, though, because I will definitely be back, even if it is for a second, to forget all my worries and live in harmony in my own world.