Sometimes it's just really nice to be home. Home without any pressing tasks or distractions. That sense of tucking in and ignoring the rest of the world. Tonight, I did just that and today's moment comes from that sense of content and calm of just being home.
After a challenging day, it was great to get home and zone out. As I sat on my love seat with dinner post workout, I had both cats join me. One on either side of me. We watched an older episode of Dexter together. Well, that's not true. They slept and cuddled into me and I watched Dexter.
As I sat there looking around my living room, pausing to appreciate the love of my cats, I realized just how happy I was to be home. After all home is where the heart is supposed to be, right?
Today I felt that in that brief moment on the love seat with my loving cats. Home is where my heart is.
Moments pausing the chaos of life around you.
Moments appreciating the roof over your head.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Moments D312: Playtime
Today I spent the entire day on homework. I know. Nerdy. But I have to. I write my next test in 9 days. I was behind by FOUR chapters. That’s nearly 200 pages of information to read, distil and then work on the end of the chapter problems.
I’ve been working since 10am this morning. Likely around 9 hours in total today under my belt and only two chapters left to go. It feels good to have made some headway. Hopefully tomorrow’s readings are a little less cumbersome.
And as much as I love the feeling of accomplishment, that’s not what today’s moment is about. Today’s big moment? Watching Ma-Ku (the baby) and Nimue (she’s 13!) play with one another!
Ma-Ku has been with us for only 6 days and she’s made herself at home. Nimue’s done this before (dealt with a kitten) so she’s no stranger to the craziness, the playing, the hissing, the general bouncing around. Ma-Ku, on the other hand, is a bit of a spitfire. I was worried that she wouldn’t calm down enough to become friends with Nimue. Today was that magic moment. Ma-Ku, instead of hissing at Nimue, snuck up to Nimue and licked her.
And then, they began to play with one another. Honest. Six days. I think that’s a record. Yesterday I had them napping on me side-by-side.
Today, they play.
I liked watching their playtime. And honestly, I’m a bit relieved that they were playing. It’s good when things work out the way the are supposed to!
Moments watching new relationships building.
Moments to giggle at silliness of your cats.
I’ve been working since 10am this morning. Likely around 9 hours in total today under my belt and only two chapters left to go. It feels good to have made some headway. Hopefully tomorrow’s readings are a little less cumbersome.
And as much as I love the feeling of accomplishment, that’s not what today’s moment is about. Today’s big moment? Watching Ma-Ku (the baby) and Nimue (she’s 13!) play with one another!
Ma-Ku has been with us for only 6 days and she’s made herself at home. Nimue’s done this before (dealt with a kitten) so she’s no stranger to the craziness, the playing, the hissing, the general bouncing around. Ma-Ku, on the other hand, is a bit of a spitfire. I was worried that she wouldn’t calm down enough to become friends with Nimue. Today was that magic moment. Ma-Ku, instead of hissing at Nimue, snuck up to Nimue and licked her.
And then, they began to play with one another. Honest. Six days. I think that’s a record. Yesterday I had them napping on me side-by-side.
Today, they play.
I liked watching their playtime. And honestly, I’m a bit relieved that they were playing. It’s good when things work out the way the are supposed to!
Moments watching new relationships building.
Moments to giggle at silliness of your cats.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Moments D310: Respect and understanding
Today’s moment seemed to bombard me as I had many instances of it occur.
A moment where a friend asked me to have their needs respected and they followed up with thanks for understanding.
Another moment where another’s needs were not being met and where I may not have necessarily understood what those needs were.
A moment with two in my circle that took the time to understand my needs and not only respect my boundaries but work with me in them.
And then, the pièce de résistance my two cute kitties finally found a place of respect and understanding today. As I type this, Ma-Ku, the baby, is curled up on my chest. Nimue is curled up right beside me. Together they purr in unison.
A reminder that respect is a give and take. A flow of energy if you will.
A reminder that it’s important to take time to understand the needs of those around you.
A moment where a friend asked me to have their needs respected and they followed up with thanks for understanding.
Another moment where another’s needs were not being met and where I may not have necessarily understood what those needs were.
A moment with two in my circle that took the time to understand my needs and not only respect my boundaries but work with me in them.
And then, the pièce de résistance my two cute kitties finally found a place of respect and understanding today. As I type this, Ma-Ku, the baby, is curled up on my chest. Nimue is curled up right beside me. Together they purr in unison.
A reminder that respect is a give and take. A flow of energy if you will.
A reminder that it’s important to take time to understand the needs of those around you.
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