I was sitting in a room with 20
different people from all walks of life. Half listening to a topic I have the
slightest interest of, half wandering into my jungle of thoughts. And I went
deep into the most bizarre pool of thought, what’s every person’s favorite
word?
So I asked my seatmate, and he
answered “love.” What a powerful word. But so disappointing at the same time. I
asked him why nonetheless, and he was unable to give me an answer. I understood
though. Love, in all its forms, is the most beautiful feeling in the world. But
while he was thinking of his answer, I was searching for my favorite word as
well. And then it hit me; sometimes.
A few days ago, I discussed about
a quote on “almost.” And as parallel as almost and sometimes may simultaneously
be, they are equally different. Almost involves being barely, hardly, quite,
but not yet. And sometimes, well, here’s why. Sometimes, because sometimes
never disappoint. Because sometimes is promising. Because sometimes is a yes or
a no. With the shrilling thrill of going either way yet you’ll never know when.
For the same reason that most of the time, someone can not keep a promise. Or sometimes, someone may.
What’s your favorite word?