In the Year 2541

"You see--I'm the one that sees the whole picture. That's what they mean by genius."
-Whatever Works
2009 Woody Allen film

Twenty-five years ago today:

September 7, 1986
Sunday

I was dreaming of Anne Alberti when my mother telephoned me at 8:20AM.
Mom said, "I just wanted to remind you to defrost the meat from the freezer for the Barbeque today."
"Oh, okay—I will."

I telephoned Anne while she was at work.
"I just wanted to make sure you made it in to work after last night," I laughed.
She laughed in return.
"Yes, I'm here."
"Okay, well don't forget to come by for the Barbeque tonight—if you want."
"Okay, Thanks."
I detected a smile and happiness in her tone because I had taken the time to call her.

I planned on a bike ride but settled for a half an hour of aerobics exercise via my video. I slept some more, too.

Helen, Tony, Lauren and my grandmother all came over. The Barbeque had started. Mom and Dad arrived. Then Sherri and Ashley appeared. John was the last to arrive.
Anne called to say, "I'm sorry—I can't make it. I'm so tired and I had such a rough day."
"Okay, no problem…another time," I said as I thought 'What a bitch!'

My brother, Tony, did all of the Barbeque work. Helen marinated the meat, etc. I was happy for this as I don't have a lot of experience doing the Barbeque tasks. By 7PM "Winnie the Pooh" had started on Walt Disney and everyone started to leave. Everyone was very helpful in cleaning up. We were all quite full.

I ate a lot this weekend. I slept some more and then I ate some leftovers (which I probably should not have done). I think I turned to food in my depression because Anne didn't show up. I watched a bit of TV, showered and slept more. I intended on being at work at 7AM the next day. Sleeping longer was my only wish.

I had a brainstorm idea of writing a futuristic novel called "In the Year 2541". I have ideas already. I will write a new life for myself during this futuristic year. I need to commit myself and make time to work on it extensively. One of my ideas is to focus on a shortage of land and have many people living under water in beautiful homes underneath the sea.  It will be excellent reading.

"I know you think she was THE ONE but I really don't."
-500 Days of Summer
2009 motion-picture