Marginal effort

It’s the last week of elementary school. You’re slurping down a Fla-Vor-Ice and basking in the your team’s tug-of-war victory. That’s right, it’s Field Day.

Mitch and I were early to the suburbs, and despite occasional dinner plans, we were sorely lacking community in the burbs.

It’s no mystery that the suburbs are boring, so we decided to spice it up with some childhood nostalgia. We bought supplies, created a rule book, and invited everyone we knew to the first annual Adult Field Day.

We probably spent 4 cumulative hours planning this event, and our friends look forward to it every year. It’s a prime example of one of our household pillars — to put in a little effort.

I have a friend who gives the best gifts. They are always simple but thoughtful. Once time it was a photo of us in a frame, one time a cute hair clip from a thrift store. I’m consistently in awe of her ability to make me feel thought-of.

The ROI on a little effort is sky high. Why does it seem that many don’t put in the effort? Is it that they are prioritizing their lives differently? Maybe I’m being selfish — they may be devoting their effort elsewhere, somewhere that never touches me. Is it necessary that effort be equally reciprocated in a relationship?

Ah, more questions.

Tootles,

Aviva