What collective sin did we commit that we are doomed to wander listlessly, aimlessly, in this purgatory. Our opinions requested, yet also ignored?
I beseech her to stop so we can get something to eat, only to hear: “we’re almost done”. Oh how I yearn to believe that.
It’s the process, not the result that’s happening here. Dreams are all you get for free. Mind you, IKEA would not be my first pick for dreamfood. It’s just better than Myer store windows cos you can touch it, hold it, carry the number to the register before deciding not to purchase. Actually buying something is always going to be an anticlimax.
Consider it as a rite of passage - a sacred/sanctified practice run for actual home ownership that may never happen. You are not the priest here, but your presence is required as a witness/acolyte. Next time, I suggest suitable ceremonial garments should be worn by all participants. Musical accompaniment (including trumpets) and lots and lots of banners and incense would be choice but might get you both banned from the shop. Mission accomplished.
PS something similar happens with display homes. But that’s getting into the really heavy duty religion territory in this culture.
(yes I know this is response is not about the writing)
It’s the process, not the result that’s happening here. Dreams are all you get for free. Mind you, IKEA would not be my first pick for dreamfood. It’s just better than Myer store windows cos you can touch it, hold it, carry the number to the register before deciding not to purchase. Actually buying something is always going to be an anticlimax.
Consider it as a rite of passage - a sacred/sanctified practice run for actual home ownership that may never happen. You are not the priest here, but your presence is required as a witness/acolyte. Next time, I suggest suitable ceremonial garments should be worn by all participants. Musical accompaniment (including trumpets) and lots and lots of banners and incense would be choice but might get you both banned from the shop. Mission accomplished.
PS something similar happens with display homes. But that’s getting into the really heavy duty religion territory in this culture.
(yes I know this is response is not about the writing)