Saturday, May 12, 2007

Happy Thoughts on a Sunny Day

Ever look around you and totally get that you're doing pretty good, all things considered?
Here's the short list of things that I'm more than a little grateful for:

*sleeping in until 6h18!!! Hey, I've had 2 weeks of 4h30 until midnight, except when I collapsed and crawled up to bed at 21h00 one night - this extra few hours was most appreciated

*Starting the day with my dogs, my guy and some strong Osterlich caffe (that's "strong coffee that can melt your spoon" to the rest of the world)

* Visiting a secluded garden for a heritage plant sale, hosted by the most lovely Yuko and her husband - thank you so much for the druzhba tomatoes. My Russophile heart soared to walk away with 'friendship' tomatoes

* Dim sum with my 'family by choice, not birth' - hey you guys know how special you are to me. I hope that you like your new title. Here's to Rita, Francois & Marie-Claude!!!

* Having a safe drive into and out of 'the city' - no accidents, wildlife (deer,turkey, horses, bison, bear, or rollers (da popo, to you urbanites)

* Shopping for summery things - who has time to stop and shop leisurely? I never do - this was a real treat. Finding massive sales where ever I went was a blessing, too

* Running into an old friend who I had lost touch with and realizing that she's finding her way and is healthy and happy. Looking at her 2 beautiful daughters and seeing her glow when she talks about them - it doesn't get any better than that! Saundra, Bella and Thalia - so good to have our paths cross again!!!

* Coming home and seeing Jack in his crate, sleeping off his meds, with only a thumping of his tail to acknowledge that I'm home

* Finding a ton of quilt scraps at the thrift store and a flowered sheet that is begging to be part of my dining room blind replacement project - bliss, thy name is fabric (and yarn)

* Stopping for a few minutes to acknowledge that I've been able to add a few more friendly faces to my little corner of the universe (Hi Tina & Christine!!). You'll have to hang on for a little while (some things are still 'secrets') but just you wait and see what these 2 ladies will be doing in our local business community!!! Prepare to be amazed!!!!


What really blows my mind is that the day is still young. Who knows what other joys the day will send my way? At least my eyes are open for their arrival

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

thank you for your comment! jupey has had non stop treats and pats. they really are amazing creatures. we are so lucky to have him back! i like your blog. i was just telling a friend at swimming tonight that i could knit and drink wine at the same time! so talented! we are coming into winter here so i am starting to practise!!! keep up the great blogging!

Bumbershootska said...

I've been following his saga for a while and was so happy when he turned up. I know how much he means to you - A good cat is worth his weight in gold :)
Drinking, Knitting AND Whinging - all at the same time, thank you very much. It's a dying artform but I'm doing my best to keep it alive.
cheers,
Tara

Anonymous said...

No higher tribute than that- family by choice- you got it kiddo! And you're a big part of mine!

Bumbershootska said...

Yay! I knew that we had to be 'related' when I saw that you could knit & drink at the same time, too. We share a unique genetic predisposition, my dear :)