One Step Beyond

I fell asleep with Emily without intending to then stumbled clumsily into our bedroom and promptly fell back to sleep while cuddling Ava. I have no idea when I first drifted off, but the world was very dark beyond my window. When I awoke at midnight, however, the moon had transformed the world with its silvery glow. When I leaned forward to stare at earth’s satellite, the light was being refracted in a way that made it look like a star. There was a perfect “x” formed across the moon that gave it the look of a clear, shimmering jewel. The skies are very clear and crisp tonight, and I immediately wished that I were either wandering Milledgeville’s sidewalks, or relaxing under moon glow at Chastain amphitheater. I miss Milledgeville most on beautiful nights. I was never afraid of the dark streets just beyond campus and often enjoyed liberating, thought-filled evening strolls. That kind of freedom is harder to tap into these days, and unfortunately, my thoughts are harder to capture as well.
I’m listening to some sample music on my laptop and enjoying it more than anticipated. My favorite tunes are by Karsh Kale…an Indian American musician who blends Indian music with electronic dance music. There are also a few interesting jazz pieces on here by an Italian duo (vibraphone and marimba). The jazz reminds me of the Sex and the City episode where Carrie meets Ray. “Carrie likes jazz…” If it weren’t so late, I’d park myself on the couch with season four and a large bowl of popcorn. But alas. It is late. My tunes have come to an end, and the orb that awakened me has moved beyond my window. Suddenly, I am beyond exhausted…