The estate is grim, and i often leave there at the end of the day feeling exhausted both by the hard work and the building itself. Its filthy, every day the lift stinks of urine and if i choose to take the stairs I’m greeted by a pile of week old vomit…nice alternative to pee sometimes! Just the other day however I was greeted by a pleasant surprise.
I made a visit to my next door flat and was stunned, it was like stepping into a palace!(perhaps the contrast with its surroundings elevates its grandeur) but this flat was immaculate. Every inch of it was cared for and this even though its a small thing, stood out like a sore thumb and gave me hope!
Its sad that the communal areas of this state are so filthy but what makes more of an impression on me is that someone living in this place would make such an effort to create a beautiful place to live. Feels a bit like a beam of sunshine in the grottiest most miserable place.
Come visit and you will understand!
