Huddart Park in Woodside, CA
Meetings that end early. An “I saw this and it reminded me of you” text. Comfortable silence. Waking up naturally before your alarm. Snowfall. Friends who are 10 years older. Friends who are 10 years younger. Finding that missing sock. Relaxing in the passenger’s seat and feeling safe enough to fall asleep. Extra sauce. Extra napkins. When the plant you’ve been watering for years finally blooms. Another Christmas to spend with your dad. When someone saves the last piece for you. A sincere apology. Godrays. Snail mail from a long-distance friend. Adding more weight to the barbell. Closure. Peace of mind. When someone says they can’t make it, but shows up to surprise you. An open parking space. Hearing the song you used to play on repeat during your heartbreak, and realizing how far you’ve come. Free shipping. A kind word from a friend when you need it most. Someone letting you merge during rush hour. Returning to a place that used to trigger painful memories, and for the first time in a long time, feeling nothing. Warm hugs that permeate your whole body. The strength that comes with healing. Hope.