something about the things that ended up staying

It's been a few weeks now and the serum is still out on the counter, which usually means something. I pat it on at night without thinking much, neck included, which I never used to do.

Something about the weight of it.

A brush sounds like a small thing to have feelings about. The wood handle is heavier than expected and the pins move through without pulling, which is the only thing I actually ask of anything.

Quiet and thorough.

The gum barrier gel is clinical in the best way. It just does what it's supposed to, no ceremony, no residue, and something about having the right thing for a specific job makes the whole process feel less like guessing.

I kept coming back to it.