Ahhh… I only got on the wrong L-train once this week. I took an extra trip around the loop, considering how many times I’ve been lost in my life, and how once, passengers feared they might starve with me as a navigator. Yes, that’d be little sister in the back seat. So far, no one has starved, been injured, or permanently scarred. My problem solving skills improved, my confidence boosted each time I triumphed, and this time, I had one extra trip around the loop. Time to ponder, time to daydream, time to plan my next novel. Wait a minute. That might have been what got me lost in the first place. Blessings are in almost everything, even getting lost.
Here’s a few more things that bring me joy:
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Tulips and bleeding hearts, and all things blooming.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Long commutes that make me appreciate home. The first two things go together. I swear, nature around home changes dramatically in the time I’m away. Tulips green buds turn to bright red while I’m at work.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Diversity at IIT: In thinking, in background, in age, in ethnicity, in religion. So interesting. I love it.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Wrestler #1, Mr. N, Miss E, and Miss S over for Sunday breakfast.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] A book club friends who encourages me to connect with more author meet-ups.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] A local distributor of LipSense. (If you’ve never tried this lipstick, please do, you’ll love it. Follow the link to read all about it.)
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Sasha patting my hand with her paw as I type. Her paws seem so gentle and loving. Yes, she does occasionally hit the keyboard.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] A new ecosystem of birds, thanks to suet on the feeder. I do believe we have some species new to us this year.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] A new lens in my right eye. The second cataract is gone. By the next day my eyesight is 20/25. Not bad for 15 minutes in surgery.
[icon name=”smile-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Fooda, the Ap for pop-up diners. Last week I had Mexican, Italian, American, and Chinese food. All at fairly reasonable prices. At home, we have a salad for supper. Yum.
[tweetthis]What gives you joy this week? Please share. Your lists always remind me of more reasons to give thanks.[/tweetthis]