𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: "When everything falls into place perfectly, I'm living in the moment" by Francia Caroline P. Marcial

 

Layout by: Heart Magbanua

Published by: Angel Pelleja

Date Published: December 04, 2023

Time Published: 9:08 AM

Category: Prose

Theme: A feeling of perfection in the little, everyday moments that make up a day.

As she opened her eyes, the shine, warmth, and radiance of the serene sun welcomed her. She slowly raised both hands to the sky and genuinely smiled. She looked around and her eyes spotted the corner of the room where a picture frame hung. Inside, a picture captured a moment, frozen in time. It was her favorite part of her life where only hushed whispers of tranquility dared to intrude. It was peaceful and indeed a perfect way to start the day.

Wearing a dress resembling the soft blush of a morning sky, she vibrantly started the day with everything positive. With her whole family at the table, sharing stories, and delicious iced coffee, and waffles being served, she stopped eating and realized how perfect her family was. 

With wave-to-earth music playing, she danced and sang along while she did the chores, sweeping and wiping everywhere. She smiled from ear to ear when she reached her bookshelves. She thought to read the afternoon away. She did so, dusting off the face of the book before she read.

Lunch was done and she comfortably laid on her soft bed while holding a book entitled "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳" by Bianca Sparacino. With page 211 unfurled, and she couldn't help but be deeply moved and inspired by each line in the book. With an hour left before dinner, she heard the voices of others calling for her name. She hurriedly went out to check and saw her friends, all of them inviting her out. With street food, stories, and the feeling of reuniting, she spent the moment with her friends.

Tired from laughing and walking, she sat down in front of the table where her whole family was sitting: her mom, dad, and sister, waiting for her to join them for dinner. With her favorite food and small talk with her family, dinner ended. As the sky grew darker and the stars started appearing, she felt contentment, happiness, and gratitude for the perfect day that had unfolded. She slowly closed her eyes and let everything be in the hands of tomorrow, with the potential for a new beginning and perfection.