it’s in the noise

Raul’s days were packed.

He’d wake up to check his social, and refresh it with new content, and like a bunch of photos.

Then, he’d get ready, meticulous with his wardrobe choices—never knew who he’d see.

He’d scan his mobile, usually about a 100 times a day. News, gossip, top ten videos...

He’d spend plenty of time bargain hunting for flight and hotel deals for his next trip.

The phone rang, constantly. He’d answer, chat, and make future plans with vague timeframes.

Happy hours, office parties, and birthday barbecues colored his online calendar.

“When do you make time to be the great architect you aspired to be?” His wife asked.

“It’s in the noise.” Raul said.

-m

August 20, 2020