Well, it’s taken me quite some time to recover from the aftermath of Election Day, as I’m sure it has been the case for many people in this country.
I must say, it’s been truly difficult to see an America this divided (harder than I had ever imagined), and to witness a world that is increasingly becoming more nationalistic and isolationist. I get emotional just anticipating all the changes that’s in store for my children and the next generation to come… speculating the maddening unknowns and potential darkness that is in store for them.
That said, this weekend has been deeply cathartic in so many ways. For one, we got to take munchkin to his very first concert in the Upper East Side with the Little Kids Orchestra, which was quite the experience! After a tumultuous week, filled with toxicity, anxiety, and non-stop news watching (not knowing what to believe after a certain point), it’s just a joy to sit down and enjoy the classics and to appreciate something truly pure and untainted. Same goes for munchkin, as I see the look of bewilderment and wonder in his eyes during moments when the strings are belting out Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
Of course, my little man was not quite able to sit down and fully appreciate the performance in its entirety, but I was nevertheless proud of his ability to remain focused for at least half an hour. Most of all, I was incredibly impressed with the other children in the audience, who were all very well behaved!
Here’s to a better week… to moving on with dignity and grace the way Hillary seemingly has, to the sun shining once again in the morning, and to the idea that some things may not be as bleak as we had originally thought. I’m still emotionally drained at this stage, but I am hopefully that with time, things will shape up for our country and for the world.
