I don't like to sit and wait. I especially don't like to sit and wait in any kind of a gown.
But sometimes you just can't get out of it. That does not mean however, that you shouldn't do 2 fun things as soon as possible afterwards. This will push what you would rather forget right out of your cerebral cortex before it has time to be processed by the hippocampus and get transferred into long term memory. I came up with this theory on my own while I was sitting ... and waiting. I am not sure if I have just the precise brain parts listed but it's pretty close. I think.
Anyway, as soon as the band was clipped from the wrist, I hopped in the car and headed to Loose Park. The smattering of rain drops on the windshield did not deter me. Armed with rain jacket, umbrella, and camera I entered the park. Sure roses are beautiful under blue skies on a cloudless day. But I discovered today that they SMELL better when the air is heavy. I walked slowly along the path, stopping to close my eyes and inhale deeply. Such fragrances I have not experienced on a sunny day.
Next stop - Julilan's for lunch. Celery soup and smoked salmon on carraway pain perdue topped with creme fraiche and pickled onion. Perfection, and just the right portions to allow room for....
Cocoa bread pudding with vanilla creme anglaise. We liked it just a little bit.
This "2 pleasant experiences" antidote for waiting can be applied generally to many circumstances that require forgetting.
Thinking of you and hoping all is well. Love the idea of making a determined effort to infuse beauty and good food into your life following a less-than-lovely experience featuring a wrist band and hospital gown.
I've noticed my small dog does a similar thing. After having her teeth involuntarily brushed, she shakes herself thoroughly to rid herself of any bad memories, demands a small treat, and then asks to enter the backyard where she can chase down an unsuspecting bird or cat intruder. Makes me wonder how much smarter she is than I am . . .
Posted by: Angela | 05/29/2011 at 02:23 PM
Oh yes yes all is well. Routine check. I am going to go out back and chase a bird now. Maybe I was a small dog in a former life?
Posted by: Carol | 05/29/2011 at 02:30 PM
So good to hear that you are okay. I never like to see anyone in those gowns.....and they aren't the most flattering either. That dessert looked wonderful.
Posted by: Nancy Lynn | 05/29/2011 at 05:23 PM
I've been in my share of gowns, glad to hear that all is well.
Posted by: robin | 05/29/2011 at 09:31 PM