Showers and Ice Cream

I was running with a friend the other week (btw, running with a friend is sooo much easier than by yourself!), and he was telling me that he was going to hop in the shower afterwards, before he went out again. I told him I was going to do the same. The crazy part was, I was actually really looking forward to simmering down in a nice hot shower after an intense run! There's something I find so therapeutic about it! If using water was free, I would take at least 3 a day!

What I told my buddy afterwards though was something like, "Yeah, the only two things I really need are showers and ice cream. Then I should be good to go!" We both kind of chuckled, but it really got me to thinking.

The larger point I'm trying to make though is, I'm a man of simple things. I consider eating food, especially ice cream, one of my hobbies. Pumpkin ice cream during the fall is even BETTER! I love going to starbucks and just take in all the ambience of smooth jazz, and murmurs of quiet conversation. I love when I cup my hands over my grande carmel apple spice (without the cardboard 'caution this beverage is hot' thing) and then after a moment touch my cheeks with my warm hands. I love having conversations with friends in which you can feel the bond. I love my solitary walks/bike rides in which I get to talk with God, and just enjoy my surroundings (sometimes I spontaneously decide to go on a nature trail, facing my fears against whatever lurks in the woods.. i.e.  A BUCK with 12 point antlers!).

Sometimes I think our fast paced society can't enjoy the moment. They constantly have things going on, people to see, parties to go to. Don't even get me started on "Oh Eric, you have to drink and party to have a good time!" What's wrong with actually getting to know people who arent under the influence? What's wrong with just watching a really good movie with some close friends? Nothing.

I think Mr. Hyunh, a character from the best Nickelodian show of all time Hey Arnold, said it best (or sang it best). Remember the episode when he becomes a famous country music star? It was all about the simple things. ( sorry it's just an audio, but awesome nonetheless :) )