“So perfect, in muted tones that won’t excite. Each utensil lined up in predictable neutral-colored routine. Perfect. Smooth. Unblemished. The matching beverage containers bring me comfort in their balance, placed identically on each side of the spotless case. Routine. Linear.
Wait…that one spoon is a half-inch off balance from the rest, and the handle is crossing over another. Breath deep…focus, focus. Feng Shui, Feng Shui, Feng Shui…tell yourself that all is well. Balance still exists, and the case is still clean. Clean…clean…You can uncross the spoon and the world won’t end. Just one little move and all will be right.
Oh no…the handles on the cups aren’t lined up.
I’m starting to itch. Clean…clean…”
March 28, 2012
BelRedRoad
1 responses to “OCD Picnic Kit [1967]”
jesusknowsmyname
March 28th, 2012 at 11:43
LOL! You and I are alike! I noticed what you noticed, did you see that plastic lidded thingy at the top of the cups, it’s out of whack too… I can’t let a window shade be crooked, or one window blind piece be turned–I just can’t sit there and ignore it–I simply must get up out of my chair and straighten it, then I can relax… my bed must be perfectly made, all the wrinkles out… you know how it is.