The Perfect

THE SWEETNESS OF LEMONS

Tonia Zolicoffer

7/1/09

English 201/ Comparison Essay

Kolodzyk

My friends and I always talk about how great things would be if we had all that we need and more - if life would dish us out everything we preferred, it would be heaven. I’ve asked myself how it would be if I had the perfect romance, money or home. If anything, I know it would be a lot different from my life now.

The most obvious difference between my ideas of perfection and my reality is that I have no real romance in my life. I have male friends who show interest but with selfish intentions. Being a woman like me, I want to be stimulated mentally and emotionally. In my real world, I get a blank canvas. My perfect world would allow my romance to be unforgettable. I would have a special day just for me. My man would write on pieces of paper telling me how lucky he is to have me in his life. Also he would send me a handwritten card telling me I’m the sexiest, most attractive and gorgeous, sweetest person in the world. He would plan special days with me making wishes come true for me. I would listen and wait patiently for him to teach me new things. In addition, he would make it his priority to give me gifts that I love and most desire, showing me he appreciates my existence. If that man exists, I want him right now!

Maybe my perfect romance can exist if I had the perfect amount of money. My dollars are very short; shorter than a fingernail. There is no multitude of money that exists in my wallet or in my bank account. If allowed a perfect flow of money, I would be smiling from ear to ear every day, even in my sleep. My money would be in all sorts of overseas accounts. I would have investments with Bill Gates and Donald Trump. I would even buy the Trump Hotel for homeless dogs. The abundance of money would give me lots of financial freedom – enough freedom to laugh in Oprah’s face as I give more money to charities of my choice....