Moments D639: Warmth of Love

Today it was DAMN cold out there.  A balmy -22C/-8F.  That's without the windchill.

But that didn't stop EQ from standing in the cold subway shelter waiting for the bus to make his way to me for a late afternoon coffee break.  Nope.  That wasn't going to stop me from walking over to meet him at the coffee shop.

The best moment was when my love walked me back to the office and into the building.  Just in front of us was one of our sales reps.  He paused, turned in the foyer and looked at us with a big smile and said, "There is nothing warmer than a happy, loving couple and we need some warmth today!"

How very sweet of him to share. Even more warmth was generated as the sales rep smiled back at us.

It made me smile.  It made EQ smile.  It's the perfect warm moment of the day.

Moments enjoying a brisk January afternoon.

Moments being caught laughing and kissing and spreading the joy of warm love.

Moments D284: Soaking in the sun and the winds of change

Today we enjoyed a day by the pool, but in the sand. Yes, our resort has a man-made beach! Drinks from Jay the ever attentive bartender, pizza lunch on the beach. A perfect day out enjoying some tunes and each other.


The best part of the day was late in the afternoon. It was just my uncle and I left soaking up the sun as the girls bailed on us. We continued to soak in the last of the day’s rays in complete silence. How zen it was! It was in these last quiet moments that I found a deep sense of quiet & relaxation. It was incredible. No distractions, just me, myself and I, enjoying the heat of the sun.

In those last moments of the day I thought about many things. From a brief overview of my last year of change and growth to a more in depth processing of next steps looking forward. I feel a great change coming. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it is coming. The question becomes: Am I ready for it?

Yes. I think I am. There’s no reason to simply be comfortable. Change makes us uncomfortable. But I think, I’m ready for that stir up. My new year’s resolution: To be more true to self. and not fear change.

Moments in the quiet.

Moments with one’s thoughts.

Moments D273: Cold outside, warm within

Today was the coldest day in the past two years.   A brisk -21 degrees Celsius.   A mere -27C with the wind chill.   Not bad at all for a winter’s day.

As I brushed my car off this morning from the evening’ s dusting of snow,  I realized I was smiling and enjoying the briskness.  My jeans were crisp,  my breath was coming out of me in a billow of mist and my nose hairs were tickling me.  I was smiling.

Yesterday a work colleague suggested he might have been a husky in a previous life.  We discussed the intricacies about why and how that seemed to be the case.  I realized this morning that *I* could have been a husky in a previous life too.  I was loving the cold.

On my commute, I saw a couple of things that made me smile. … each having to do with the cold morning.   Each brought a warmth to my heart. The first was a gentleman brushing off his truck.   He was a tough guy layered with a couple of warm sweater/jackets.   They weren't done up though, after all  tough guys don’t need to do up their jackets. Nor was he wearing any gloves.   As I slowed for the red light we made eye contact.   I smiled and he gave me a sheepish grin and shrugged holding up his hands, as if admitting he was silly to be dressed as he was.   I laughed and promised myself that this was a sign of a good day to come.

A little further into my commute I saw a Mom stop pulling the wagon behind her to check on the toddler bundled up in its bed.  They snuggled faces for a brief moment, then she fussed with the toddler’s hat and blankets, she Eskimo kissed the child and turned to start pulling the wagon again.   It was a beautiful moment to watch.

As cold as it was, I was warmed from within today. Many times over.  As it began, the warm moments collected throughout the day bringing me inner warmth.  A kind email, a deep discussion with my fellow “husky” co-worker, a delightful lunch out with an industry colleague, an afternoon phone call with my “other hand” why is currently fighting the flu….. the list goes on.  Yes,  today there was much warmth being shared.  So much so,  that I never felt the coldest day of the past two years.

Moments watching others from afar.

Moments appreciating people close to you.

Moments - D40; Healing Sunshine

Today they were calling for rain. I cancelled my pick-up volleyball due to the high POP. Sadly, it didn’t rain until much later in the day. Talk about disappointed! It was also a hard day for me on a personal level with much emotion flowing from me.

Still, there was a moment within that cloud of disappointment and angst that brought a smile. A smile beyond the the turmoil.

This came to me early in the morning when the sun broke from the clouds and washed over me in warmth. I sat in the sun, feeling its warm upon my face for quite some time in the quiet of the cool morning. I let the tears flow. I let them dry in the sun.

Yes, some moments can really be that simple. Appreciating the healing warmth of the sun on a cool morning.