Random Musings

Take Joy

Today was a pretty good day. Nothing spectacular happened, it was just one of those kind of days that I enjoy. The weather was pleasant, sunny and warm like spring even though it's still January. By noon, we didn't even need the jackets that we brought out with us.

We had a late breakfast at Denny's, after trying the Golden Corral and two I-Hops, finding them overflowing into the parking lots. I had French toast, bacon, and coffee. They were delicious.

We left Denny's and went to Walmart. Walmart has become our place to hang out. We often go with no particular purpose, but we develop one once we get there. Today, we picked up a few things we didn't really need, but that would make our lives a bit easier.

From there we came home. He went downstairs and I went up. For most of the afternoon, he did his thing, and I did mine. He watched sports on TV and I wrote until I got hungry again and went down to check on him. It turned out that neither of us was starving. I was really trying to stave off my late afternoon sugar drop which sends me like a slave to the cookie or candy jar. We ended up going to Panda Express and picking up carry-out. I had prepared ravioli, but hadn't cooked it yet. We decided to put that in the fridge and save it for tomorrow when after work I won't feel like cooking or going out to eat.

I've had my bath and I'm as limp as a noodle. I'm no good for anything else. I'm sitting here on the side of the bed, thinking of the things in which I take joy. I thought I'd jot them down. Here goes: (no particular order)

quiet moments
a sudden barrel laugh
puppies
good company
juicy gossip
a story well told
tear-jerker movies
my empty nest
peace of mind
piece of mind
self-assurance
sunshine
barbecue (thanks Chris)
warm breezes
writing about all of it