Today my nephew turned 9. I spent almost two hours in rush hour traffic to get to him in time for cake.
I made it in time! It was glorious and I couldn’t have been happier than to have had the opportunity to hug the little guy on his special day.
But the best moment, wasn’t when I was playing “Little Big Planet” with him, it was when he opened his card from me. He laughed when he read it. This drew attention from the rest of his guests. The rest of the family wanted to know why and asked him to read it aloud. And he said:
“For one terrifying guy, I thought I’d treat you to some French cuisine…..”
(this is when I started to laugh to myself….)
He finished reading the card and one of his aunt’s looked at me and was - was that supposed to be TERRIFIC guy? We all laughed again. Yes - OF COURSE it was supposed to be terrific!
Guess he got a little nervous reading aloud, but it was so darn cute. I think it brought a smile to us all. Thank you dear nephew for that moment.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Moments D294: Fevers, Tests and Love
I know. I know. Strange bedfellows, but what can I say? Today my cold broke free of me. I had a full on fever by mid-morning. It’s a good thing my pounding head convinced me to stay home again from work. A fever is nothing to mess with! And of course tonight was my first test of the semester too. Talk about a day!
I slept, I worked from home in my pjs (again - I tell you, I could get used to that!) and then I slept some more. The fever finally broke and I figured it was a good time to brush up on my studies and dive into the test.
But today’s moment isn’t about the cold or the test - it’s about the love that I felt from my circles. Those close to me, those afar, those nearest and dearest and new friends. The love, the support, the well wishes.
It’s just a cold. But I know I am missed in the office.
It’s just a test. But I know that my friends (and family) want me to succeed. (Maybe that’s because they know me well enough to know that I won’t be happy with anything but success!)
Sometimes, it’s just a nice warm blanket of comfort knowing that there are people who really care about you. I’m fortunate, that circle is wide, and its depth great. So today - thank you to my peeps. For the surprise smiles, for the silly suggestions, for the rants about Angelica and raw sugar.
Moments for many smiles, from many directions on a tough day physically and intellectually.
I slept, I worked from home in my pjs (again - I tell you, I could get used to that!) and then I slept some more. The fever finally broke and I figured it was a good time to brush up on my studies and dive into the test.
But today’s moment isn’t about the cold or the test - it’s about the love that I felt from my circles. Those close to me, those afar, those nearest and dearest and new friends. The love, the support, the well wishes.
It’s just a cold. But I know I am missed in the office.
It’s just a test. But I know that my friends (and family) want me to succeed. (Maybe that’s because they know me well enough to know that I won’t be happy with anything but success!)
Sometimes, it’s just a nice warm blanket of comfort knowing that there are people who really care about you. I’m fortunate, that circle is wide, and its depth great. So today - thank you to my peeps. For the surprise smiles, for the silly suggestions, for the rants about Angelica and raw sugar.
Moments for many smiles, from many directions on a tough day physically and intellectually.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Moments D293: Reset
I'm sure everyone has had a day, or a moment, where you just wanted to pull the covers back over your head. Today was one of those days.
My cold lingers and this morning was not easy to tear myself away from the warmth of my duvet. So I didn’t. Instead, I grabbed my phone and called in sick again. I rolled over and pulled my fluffy warm duvet back up around me. I reset my day.
Three hours later, I awoke with a start. It was nearly 11am. Out of character for me, I tested the waters and lifted my head from my pillow. Yes, yes I was ready to jump out of bed (finally!).
After making myself a cup of coffee, lazily cleaning up my kitchen and doing some readings, I begrudgingly logged into work shortly after lunchtime. I worked, in my pjs until nearly 5:30pm. Not bad for a sick day. That`s a good reset kinda day.
Moments acknowledging that you need another day to recuperate.
Moments at your pace.
My cold lingers and this morning was not easy to tear myself away from the warmth of my duvet. So I didn’t. Instead, I grabbed my phone and called in sick again. I rolled over and pulled my fluffy warm duvet back up around me. I reset my day.
Three hours later, I awoke with a start. It was nearly 11am. Out of character for me, I tested the waters and lifted my head from my pillow. Yes, yes I was ready to jump out of bed (finally!).
After making myself a cup of coffee, lazily cleaning up my kitchen and doing some readings, I begrudgingly logged into work shortly after lunchtime. I worked, in my pjs until nearly 5:30pm. Not bad for a sick day. That`s a good reset kinda day.
Moments acknowledging that you need another day to recuperate.
Moments at your pace.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Moments D292: Digging the Car Out
Today I had to finally adventure out to pick up a few necessary groceries. Normally, not such a big deal, but after being sick for the past three days, it definitely was a bigger production than normal.
AND to top it off, my car was buried in about 2 feet of snow. Not just the light fluffy snow that fell, but also the snow that the snow plow pushed up aside it.
Twenty minutes later I put the shovel down, finished my coughing fit and hoped I had dug around my car enough to get her out. I said a mini prayer to the universe that it was enough and then we attempted it.
SUCCESS! On the first go. Yes - that’s my moment today. Successfully digging out the car. Why? Because it meant I could finally have some fresh food and not just all the stuff I had kicking around the apartment. It was a good moment and one that made me smile. (Though eating my tomato salad a little later on certainly made me smile too!)
Moments of successfully beating a cold to be mobile.
AND to top it off, my car was buried in about 2 feet of snow. Not just the light fluffy snow that fell, but also the snow that the snow plow pushed up aside it.
Twenty minutes later I put the shovel down, finished my coughing fit and hoped I had dug around my car enough to get her out. I said a mini prayer to the universe that it was enough and then we attempted it.
SUCCESS! On the first go. Yes - that’s my moment today. Successfully digging out the car. Why? Because it meant I could finally have some fresh food and not just all the stuff I had kicking around the apartment. It was a good moment and one that made me smile. (Though eating my tomato salad a little later on certainly made me smile too!)
Moments of successfully beating a cold to be mobile.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Moments D291: Snow Angels
Today was a study day. My cold, getting better. I'm still coughing,but not nearly as much or as often. That’s a win in itself!
Studying went. Not to bad at all actually. My mind was more clear. Phew. I needed that. Here’s hoping tomorrow will be as productive and the information will stick in my brain.
But today’s moment was celebrating the snow. My apartment gets very, VERY hot. That’s because the basement apartment in my triplex gets very, VERY cold if the heat isn’t turned up higher than normal. To counter-act this heat (and I actually hate to be warm in the winter - after all it’s winter and I WANT to wear my sweaters and fuzzy socks and curl up on a blanket!) I open a window in nearly every room.
This morning as I started my studies, my first floor neighbour and her very adorable 7 year old daughter were outside shovelling the side walk. This was what I overheard through the open window:
“Mommy, I love the snow today……Mommy, I think there is more snow today…….Mommy look at my beautiful snow angel…………..Oh Mommy, I LOVE the snow today.”
How can you not just ooze with love and smiles after hearing that?
I won’t lie, I’m a wee bit jealous that I’m not out there enjoying the snow too. I love shovelling. But not with this cough!
I loved the snow today too - but from the 2nd floor. Watching it sparkle in the sunlight - that was quite lovely.
Moments overhearing joy & happiness and soaking it in.
Moments to pause and enjoy the beauty of winter.
Studying went. Not to bad at all actually. My mind was more clear. Phew. I needed that. Here’s hoping tomorrow will be as productive and the information will stick in my brain.
But today’s moment was celebrating the snow. My apartment gets very, VERY hot. That’s because the basement apartment in my triplex gets very, VERY cold if the heat isn’t turned up higher than normal. To counter-act this heat (and I actually hate to be warm in the winter - after all it’s winter and I WANT to wear my sweaters and fuzzy socks and curl up on a blanket!) I open a window in nearly every room.
This morning as I started my studies, my first floor neighbour and her very adorable 7 year old daughter were outside shovelling the side walk. This was what I overheard through the open window:
“Mommy, I love the snow today……Mommy, I think there is more snow today…….Mommy look at my beautiful snow angel…………..Oh Mommy, I LOVE the snow today.”
How can you not just ooze with love and smiles after hearing that?
I won’t lie, I’m a wee bit jealous that I’m not out there enjoying the snow too. I love shovelling. But not with this cough!
I loved the snow today too - but from the 2nd floor. Watching it sparkle in the sunlight - that was quite lovely.
Moments overhearing joy & happiness and soaking it in.
Moments to pause and enjoy the beauty of winter.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Moments D290: Snow Day!
Today, I called in sick to work. Though my breathing is better, I didn't sleep well and at 8am this morning there was simply no way I had the energy to truck myself into work. I happily pulled the covers back over me and slept in until 11am.
Then, I logged into work from home. Ya, I know. I really shouldn't do that since I'll be docked a whole sick day. But, I'm too responsible for my own good. I was actually feeling better post morning nap, so why not be productive. It's not like I had enough energy to go outside and dig out my car! So I worked for 5 hours. Not bad for a snow day.
Then I switched hats and ready my textbook and did some problems for my upcoming test. Huh. Really not bad for a snow day.
Now, I'm about to make a late dinner. Yes, only soup, but it's time. I'm finally hungry. All in all, a pretty productive day for a snow day. Sleep in, work, school, food. Not bad at all.
I really loved watching the snow fall too. I had my blinds open all day watching the blustery winds of white.
Here's hoping tomorrow can be as productive, though I may need to dig my car out so I can get some groceries!
Moments enjoying being snowed in and "stuck" at home.
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