For me, that perfect blue sky is that magical moment just before dusk falls into darkness. Where the stars begin to poke out of the velvety royal blue dipping into deep dark blue-purple. Where the moon has it’s best supporting colour.
Tonight, I left work late and went grocery shopping. As I came out from the store, I sat and watched the sky transform. The stars shimming in and out of the royal blue above and the crescent moon rising bright and bold against the purple-blue below.
It was a beautiful magical moment. It’s moments like this I wish I could paint, or capture the colour in a photograph. Instead, I try to burn the image deep within my mind.
Moments to stop and watch the sky.
Moments finding my favourite, perfect blue sky.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Moments D323: Sipping Tequila
Tonight was the official beginning of birthday celebrations! (After all, I have a whole weekend of celebrations planned, so this is just the beginning!)
Tonight’s dinner started out as just my work-girlfriend and I. But then, it was my bestie’s birthday on Monday so I invited him and his partner along. And then, when my oldest-dearest friend found out we invited her and a friend along too. From just the two of us to a party of six in a matter of days.
And while the dinner outing was amazing (food, company, laughter) it was the quiet moment leading up to the “party” that I stop to reflect upon.
It’s like that magical moment just before a storm breaks out. The birds quiet, the wind dies down. The calm. That’s what this moment was like with my work-girlfriend and I at the bar.
It was quiet. The bartender tended to us without urgency, but with purpose. He helped us choose just the right back-bar tequila for us to sip upon during those quiet moments. And once we had our extra añejo tequila in hand, we sat back, quietly caught up, and luxuriously, deliberately sipped our smooth tequila. The calm sipping our tequila was about 20 minutes or so, but it was a perfect moment to share with my new, closer friend before the storm hit.
And then, together, we celebrated the storm!
Moments of luxuriating in the calm.
Moments anticipating and diving into the storm.
Tonight’s dinner started out as just my work-girlfriend and I. But then, it was my bestie’s birthday on Monday so I invited him and his partner along. And then, when my oldest-dearest friend found out we invited her and a friend along too. From just the two of us to a party of six in a matter of days.
And while the dinner outing was amazing (food, company, laughter) it was the quiet moment leading up to the “party” that I stop to reflect upon.
It’s like that magical moment just before a storm breaks out. The birds quiet, the wind dies down. The calm. That’s what this moment was like with my work-girlfriend and I at the bar.
It was quiet. The bartender tended to us without urgency, but with purpose. He helped us choose just the right back-bar tequila for us to sip upon during those quiet moments. And once we had our extra añejo tequila in hand, we sat back, quietly caught up, and luxuriously, deliberately sipped our smooth tequila. The calm sipping our tequila was about 20 minutes or so, but it was a perfect moment to share with my new, closer friend before the storm hit.
And then, together, we celebrated the storm!
Moments of luxuriating in the calm.
Moments anticipating and diving into the storm.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Moments D322: Birthday Love & Exam Stress
Today was my birthday. It was also exam day. Talk about a day of opposites!
Fortunately I was proactive about this day. I booked the day off so I could study and focus on my exam. Good thing. I really, REALLY, needed the time. I dug in hard to the studying and the fruits of my labour will hopefully prove worth the work. (I should know next week….) But I won’t lie, it was very very stressful.
And throughout this particularly stressful day, I was peppered with love and showered with birthday wishes. It was the strangest day I’ve had in a long, long time.
And at the end of my long, long day, not only did I feel like I had accomplished something with all my hard work for my exam, but I also felt very loved. That’s the best of both worlds if you ask me. Kinda perfect for a birthday.
I am a lucky girl. I am surrounded by beautiful loving souls. My favourite message: the voicemail left by my nephews….singing me happy birthday. I’ve listened to it twice today. I’ve saved it. I will listen to it again tomorrow, for it warms my heart. (Then again, I’ve also watched this smile sent today a couple of times too!)
Like I said: A lucky girl.
Moments working through what needs to get done.
Moments stopping to enjoyed showered love.
Fortunately I was proactive about this day. I booked the day off so I could study and focus on my exam. Good thing. I really, REALLY, needed the time. I dug in hard to the studying and the fruits of my labour will hopefully prove worth the work. (I should know next week….) But I won’t lie, it was very very stressful.
And throughout this particularly stressful day, I was peppered with love and showered with birthday wishes. It was the strangest day I’ve had in a long, long time.
And at the end of my long, long day, not only did I feel like I had accomplished something with all my hard work for my exam, but I also felt very loved. That’s the best of both worlds if you ask me. Kinda perfect for a birthday.
I am a lucky girl. I am surrounded by beautiful loving souls. My favourite message: the voicemail left by my nephews….singing me happy birthday. I’ve listened to it twice today. I’ve saved it. I will listen to it again tomorrow, for it warms my heart. (Then again, I’ve also watched this smile sent today a couple of times too!)
Like I said: A lucky girl.
Moments working through what needs to get done.
Moments stopping to enjoyed showered love.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Moments D321: SOLO
Tonight I went to see P!nk on her Truth About Love Tour. Now normally this wouldn’t be a moment worth sharing. No no, don’t get me wrong. The concert was AMAZING. I smiled and sang and danced through out her show (and the opening band, The Hives, was incredible too. I hadn’t heard of them before (where the heck have I been?) but I very much look forward to incorporating them into my music collection now!) Hands down one of the best concerts I HAVE EVER BEEN TO!
But, that’s not the point. Of course it was an awesome concert. It’s P!nk, flying through the air Cirque-du-Soleil style and singing. Of course I was going to love it. That alone would deny its mention here. After all this blog is about special moments. Moments that are unexpected and/or typically unappreciated.
For me, this moment is about the fact that I went to the concert ALONE. Yup. That’s right. A last-minute-same-day online scalper ticket and I was on my way to see the show that everyone’s been talking about. ALONE.
Now, those that know me know that I am first and foremost a people person. I love to share things with people. I don’t like to do anything on my own. It’s not that I’m unable to. I just don’t WANT to.
But this concert. THIS I really wanted to see. No one in my circles could join me. I was at a cross-roads. Miss the concert and regret it or go solo.
Obviously, I chose to go. It was empowering. I didn’t have to slow my walk in the massive crowd. I didn’t think about if I should sit or stand depending upon what my friend wanted to do (or not!). I danced, I sang, I screamed and I whistled. And in the end, I was very, VERY happy that I took a leap of faith and did something like this….just for me.
Moments feeling good on your own.
Moments knowing that being solo can be just as much fun.
My best pictures for you to enjoy:
#moments #concert #P!nk #empowerment #Music #singing #dancing
But, that’s not the point. Of course it was an awesome concert. It’s P!nk, flying through the air Cirque-du-Soleil style and singing. Of course I was going to love it. That alone would deny its mention here. After all this blog is about special moments. Moments that are unexpected and/or typically unappreciated.
For me, this moment is about the fact that I went to the concert ALONE. Yup. That’s right. A last-minute-same-day online scalper ticket and I was on my way to see the show that everyone’s been talking about. ALONE.
Now, those that know me know that I am first and foremost a people person. I love to share things with people. I don’t like to do anything on my own. It’s not that I’m unable to. I just don’t WANT to.
But this concert. THIS I really wanted to see. No one in my circles could join me. I was at a cross-roads. Miss the concert and regret it or go solo.
Obviously, I chose to go. It was empowering. I didn’t have to slow my walk in the massive crowd. I didn’t think about if I should sit or stand depending upon what my friend wanted to do (or not!). I danced, I sang, I screamed and I whistled. And in the end, I was very, VERY happy that I took a leap of faith and did something like this….just for me.
Moments feeling good on your own.
Moments knowing that being solo can be just as much fun.
My best pictures for you to enjoy:
#moments #concert #P!nk #empowerment #Music #singing #dancing
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Moments D320: New, deepening friendships
Today I was told I was a good friend. This coming from a beautiful woman that I respect and admire. We’re co-workers and while I don’t see her often, we have definitely been building a friendship beyond the walls of the office.
She’s older than I and her life experiences and her perspective on life have always been of interest to me. She offers a kind word when needed and a straight-forward opinion on anything I ask of her. For me, it’s refreshing to speak to someone with an opinion less muddled by her own issues. I know that sounds strange, and I’ll do my best to explain.
A lot of the time, it’s great to share experiences and perspectives friends. Understanding how and why they do/did what they did sometimes enlightens me to my own actions and/or needs. But sometimes, sometimes I want to strip those experiences from the conversation. I want them to put themselves in my shoes, knowing who I am as a person and give me their opinion from that perspective. Easy? Hell no. I find most people struggle to separate themselves from their own personal comfort zone and experiences. But sometimes, that’s exactly what I need because I know how they would deal with a situation, I sometimes am trying to figure out how *I* should.
This girlfriend…she offers that for me. Without judgement, without personal bias. I don’t feel any need to curb my words with her. That is rare. I now have two such gems in my circle.
And today, today she told me I’m a good friend to her. I was quick to share back the same sentiment.
Moments being thankful for new, deepening friendships.
She’s older than I and her life experiences and her perspective on life have always been of interest to me. She offers a kind word when needed and a straight-forward opinion on anything I ask of her. For me, it’s refreshing to speak to someone with an opinion less muddled by her own issues. I know that sounds strange, and I’ll do my best to explain.
A lot of the time, it’s great to share experiences and perspectives friends. Understanding how and why they do/did what they did sometimes enlightens me to my own actions and/or needs. But sometimes, sometimes I want to strip those experiences from the conversation. I want them to put themselves in my shoes, knowing who I am as a person and give me their opinion from that perspective. Easy? Hell no. I find most people struggle to separate themselves from their own personal comfort zone and experiences. But sometimes, that’s exactly what I need because I know how they would deal with a situation, I sometimes am trying to figure out how *I* should.
This girlfriend…she offers that for me. Without judgement, without personal bias. I don’t feel any need to curb my words with her. That is rare. I now have two such gems in my circle.
And today, today she told me I’m a good friend to her. I was quick to share back the same sentiment.
Moments being thankful for new, deepening friendships.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Moments D319: Choices
Today I wasn’t feeling so hot and it was a (typical) packed day for me. On my agenda: groceries, workout, make chili, do laundry, study for my test, work a bit on my coming assignment, have dinner with a friend and then head to a house party. On a good day, I could get it all done. Today, not so much.
So I had a choice - what do I cut out? What do I “slack” on. Today, I chose to slack on the school side of things. This is not typical. Typically, I’d chose to slack off on all the other things and focus on my schooling. Today, I chose a different path. I’m not sure why I did, and I’m sure tomorrow I’ll feel very guilty for it, but for today, I’m going to bask in the light of a new path.
Why? Well one time too many I’ve given up things that I want to do in place of getting an A+ on a test. Now, I know logically I don’t NEED an A+. I’m not working hard for a scholarship or to get myself recruited out of school. But, it is my nature to push hard. I want to be the best of the best. This is something that I fight against when days like today happen.
So, I did my groceries. I made my (damn tasty!) chili. I started my laundry, started my studying and had dinner with a friend before the house party. Still a busy and productive day, but not all about school.
That will be tomorrow.
Moments to reclaim for oneself.
So I had a choice - what do I cut out? What do I “slack” on. Today, I chose to slack on the school side of things. This is not typical. Typically, I’d chose to slack off on all the other things and focus on my schooling. Today, I chose a different path. I’m not sure why I did, and I’m sure tomorrow I’ll feel very guilty for it, but for today, I’m going to bask in the light of a new path.
Why? Well one time too many I’ve given up things that I want to do in place of getting an A+ on a test. Now, I know logically I don’t NEED an A+. I’m not working hard for a scholarship or to get myself recruited out of school. But, it is my nature to push hard. I want to be the best of the best. This is something that I fight against when days like today happen.
So, I did my groceries. I made my (damn tasty!) chili. I started my laundry, started my studying and had dinner with a friend before the house party. Still a busy and productive day, but not all about school.
That will be tomorrow.
Moments to reclaim for oneself.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Moments D318: Voice
Sometimes things happen unexpectedly and quickly. It’s those moments that really show one’s true self. The reactions. The interactions. The voice and words chosen to share a tornado of thoughts running around in one’s head.
Today was one of those days.
And I was amazed at my ability to find the right words to convey the my random and wild thoughts. Words came easily to me today. For this, I was thankful for my voicing of words was not random and wild. They were firm. They were enlightening. They were comforting.
Sometimes, I impress myself. Sound egotistical? Maybe. I was just impressed that I was able to handle it as well as I did. And yes, I am going to pat myself on the back for it!
Moments centring oneself long enough to calm the wildness within.
Moments finding the words.
Today was one of those days.
And I was amazed at my ability to find the right words to convey the my random and wild thoughts. Words came easily to me today. For this, I was thankful for my voicing of words was not random and wild. They were firm. They were enlightening. They were comforting.
Sometimes, I impress myself. Sound egotistical? Maybe. I was just impressed that I was able to handle it as well as I did. And yes, I am going to pat myself on the back for it!
Moments centring oneself long enough to calm the wildness within.
Moments finding the words.
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