Terminal 9: Holiday Spirits
“Holiday Spirits”, Changi Airport Terminal 1, Singapore 2012
I don’t know what they’re called, what they’re made of , or how they operate but these “droplets” entrance weary travellers as they gently float, sliding along the almost invisible threads… up then down… up then down… flying… soaring… blinking like golden liquid fireflies in randomly choreographed hypnotic movements.
Tired from a long journey, I stopped and watched the magical show. In my momentary trance, I saw the golden droplets as spirits anxiously looking for the right place in a crowded merry-making world…. observing the holidays as if it’s the last chance to enjoy or share joy, to forgive or seek forgiveness, to find hope or give hope, to absorb light or exude light, to love or be loved…
And then, as I snapped out of the trance and turned towards the busy counters, I reminded myself that the holidays shall soon be over and the cycle shall start once again. Just like myself, some may find in the holidays what they searched for, others may not.
May you find the true meaning of Christmas this holiday season.
The drag of endless mental work in a strange land takes its toll. Fatigue can kill so petty escapades provide hopeful deviations from the brewing madness. An aging DSLR keeps good company to a walk around the neighbourhood, a short drive to a scenic place, or a silent recollection in a quiet nook granting that the host community and the elements of nature would allow one a safe passage to solitude and contemplation. Loneliness quickly turns to joy when something exciting gets captured by the cam’s shutter then set free into the laptop’s screen followed by electric words that rush from the fingers to the keyboard in an effort to describe the moment. Alas, the brain is alive once again!
Gentle words today, Jessie…I wish you the best for the holidays…and peace and safety in your travels.
LikeLike
Thanks, Scott. And I wish you peace and happiness throughout the holidays, my friend.
LikeLike
You’re most welcome…and thank you, too. 🙂
LikeLike
Beautiful droplets. As always, thanks for sharing. Enjoy the holidays.
LikeLike
Thanks. You too!
LikeLike
Have a wonderful Christmas holiday!!!! woo woo woo!
LikeLike
Yeah, woo woo woo!!! Happy holidays to you too!!
LikeLike
Some magical bunch of photos – my favorite is the last one. Sure somebody of you followers know what the name is for those droplets.
LikeLike
I hope so. Thanks, viveka.
LikeLike
Have a joyous holiday season! Thank you for sharing your world this past year, it has been a pleasure following your blog!
LikeLike
Many thanks to you too, Bonnie. You have been such an inspiring fellow blogger this past year. Happy holidays!!
LikeLike
Merry Christmas, Jesse!
LikeLike
Merry Christmas, Lois!
LikeLike
Merry Christmas, Jesse, and thanks for the beautiful, amazing photos you share all year long. I hope you have enjoy “peace on Earth and goodwill toward men” this Christmas season.
LikeLike
Happy Holidays kabayan. If you passed by our City Hall, you would see similar falling drops adorn our trees in the park. Hope you have a joyous season. Keep blogging and putting smiles on everyone’s faces. 🙂
LikeLike
Ooopps, I’m becoming a stranger in my own city. 🙂 Thanks so much, kabayan. Happy holidays and wishing you the best of 2013!
LikeLike
Pingback: Terminal 10: The Queue to the Exit « A Traveller's Tale
Pingback: Terminal 12: Ice Cream Man | A Traveller's Tale
Pingback: Terminal 13: Simple Machines | A Traveller's Tale