For Deenz

I made a trip to the video store last night, pronounced plack bastard by a certain not so fresh off the boat Egyptian daddy. There is something intrinsically soothing associated with walking the isles contemplating, analyzing, assessing, and concluding what to rent. You first conduct a personal aura reading of sorts to determine what kind of a general mood you’re in…an airy light or soulfully deep. You weave yourself back and forth through the tapestry of the isles while appraising the vibrant colors of the slim tiny DVD cases. It is a slow soul searching experience where you attempt to find a merger that will adhere between what you want to feel and the availability of that emotion on a diskette. You browse and browse and browse some more. Each catchy title personifies a resonating whisper in your mind. It is through their guidance that you arrive at this state of self understanding. You peruse each synopsis that is worthy of a little more attention than the rest and tactfully steer yourself in the direction that best suits your rejuvenated sense of self discovery. You hone in on a target unknown till it is identified. You pick it up and continue to survey the competition… the same grueling process brings another worthy cause to your attention… This by far, the hardest part of it all… If only they could talk back… The glaring spot light of an interrogation room lined with one way mirrors would come into good use right about now…. As a bead of sweat begins to form on the side of your forehead a friendly uniformed representative voice breaks the silence… and time no longer stands still. “Excellent choices! A thoroughly tough decision though” Rampant thoughts race across your mind sending you in a spinning daze…”I don’t know this person… they don’t know me…They’re giving me movie advise.. I should take it… wait a minute…can I trust them? I like them both… I want them both…I have time to watch both… they’re on special… I have in store credit….there is no excuse”
You pause and in hale wanting to regain the calm and control.
Exhale
“you’re right… why not”
Euphoria kicks in. A decision well made. An inner conflict resolved. A battle contained.
Overwhelmed with glee and anticipation you head to the check out counter and proclaim your self triumphant in your conquest.