Moments D714: Spring Flowers

Last week, with everything going on, I missed an appointment with my CFA.  Terrible of me.  So very unlike me, but, so it seems, a new side of me as I let things become less structured.  (I've been told I'm too scheduled and structured....letting loose, for me, means missing appointments apparently!)

And so, today was our rescheduled moment.  I was determined to make sure my CFA knew that I was appreciative of her time and that I didn't mean any disrespect.  I offered to pick up a coffee for her, but she politely declined.

So I arrived early and with with a tiny pot of purple flowers.

She couldn't say no to flowers, right?

Sure enough, it was something that certainly brought a smile to her face.  And one to mine for bringing her a smile.

What a delightful moment.  What a wonderful way to start the week.

Moments sharing a tiny bit of love to show some respect and appreciation.

Moments knowing that a small gift will bring many days of smiles ahead.

Moments D561: Poppies V2

Today was an interesting day.  From first next steps, to an unexpected lunch out, to a sweet surprise just before leaving work.  Today's moment comes from that surprise.

Yesterday, while out for dinner with EQ, Comic Guy & Archie, I broke my new artsy, ceramic poppy as it fell off its pin.  Just my luck.

This early eve, my love arrived to pick me up at the end of the day.  As he waited for me, he pulled out of his pocket something in bubble wrap.  Eager to open my surprise, I unwrapped it with a gleam in my eye.

It was a perfect replacement of the one I had broken not 24 hours earlier.

I'm not sure if EQ realizes just how special that gesture was.  Now I can continue to enjoy my pretty, artsy, ceramic poppy, version 2.

Moments enjoying a simple gesture that shows much.

Moments enjoying a replacement poppy.

Moments D514: Surprise Gifts

Today was a crazy day at work as I continue to catch up on the workload post vacation. The day seemed to have flown by.  Head down, day starts.  Head up, day is over.  Wow.  

Before I knew it I was off to volleyball.  Tonight was the final round of tryouts with my competitive all women's league. I was running late due to traffic so when I walked into the gym, it was already full of with teammates. What a joy to enter the gym and have many eyes twinkle, hands waving and smiles greeting you!

As I changed into my gear, I thought back to last year and how intimidated I was by the process of trying out and how I was eager to be part of the team.  My mind wandered to where I was in my life, which, inevitably, brought me round to where I currently am today.  So many changes.  So many things the same, for tonight, after my volleyball fun, I drove up to visit with my BFF once again.  (No stew this year!)  And while volleyball was a ton of fun tonight and was likely to be my moment today, the spotlight was stolen away by my BFF.

The real moment of the my day found me not after a minute in the door of my BFF's house.  She handed a gift.  I was surprised, quizzical.   It turns out, it was the first "couple" gift for EQ and I.  A thank-you gift for, which as a sidebar, was totally unnecessary as EQ & I both love BFF and want to do what we can to help! That being said, it was incredibly thoughtful and I squealed with delight when I realized just what was inside the bag.

So what was it:  matching Jack Skellington shirts for the two of us to wear on my favourite holiday of the year.  So separated by the miles, EQ & I can still share Halloween together in the same shirt.

Damn.  So sweet.

So incredibly thoughtful on so many levels.

I have the bestest friends in the world.  I am a lucky gal.

Moments enjoying reflection and dreaming.

Moments being surprised and loved.