Tonight I reflect on the words I saw once outside the room where my AS level English Literature classes were held at Huxlow school. In bold font, probably arial, printed in black on white paper, and then framed in bright blue sugar paper.
"It only takes three weeks for people to notice a change for the better."
I don't fully understand how they worked out the measurement in time, but the memory of those words has stuck with me all these years. And I suppose I can only shamefully hold my hand up and say that I have been too lazy to try it out for myself.
So we'll call this a social psychological experiment.
I shall be a Yes man. Woman. Whatever. For every negative thought I have, I will instantly think of it's polar opposite.
And let's see what happens.
I've been very anti-social today. Or rather, i've felt it. But I have this need to be in company. And I had nice company. Henry kept me company during the day whilst I awaited Benji's results, and Tamar kept me company this evening whilst we drove about Tesco's (that's to multiple Tesco's, not actually driving inside the shop), looking for rollers. I do love the company of understanding friends who know when I'm having a rough time. And I hope they don't find the silences awkward, because I don't. I love comfortable silence. It's beautiful. The unsaid, unwritten word.
I have work in a few hours. I probably wont be able to sleep, but it's okay. Night time is very peacefull and a time for the mind to ponder and regenerate.
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