I love to drive (maybe a little too fast sometimes, but please don’t tell on me!). And I love, LOVE road trips.
Road trips offer time for reflection (or conversation) and they ALWAYS include great tunes blasting loud (all the time when I’m alone driving or for only the best of songs when travelling with someone).
Today was a road trip out to the cottage. We had amazing weather. It was perfect for catching up with my best girl as passenger, but the moments I loved most about our roadtrip was singing at the top of our lungs when our favourite songs came on. I knew that our girl in the car ahead was doing the same.
For me - these are blissful moments. I love singing in the car and I love trying to solve all of life’s little problems (big deep conversations along the way) too!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Moments D65; Hurricanes & Earthquakes
Today I thought a lot about hurricanes and earthquakes. It’s an analogy that was used once to explain two incredible forces coming together. It was suggested that this was a rarity. Something that didn’t happen often and something that should be celebrated.
As much as I love the analogy, the fact that hurricanes & earthquakes don’t collide very often seems to be untrue. (What can I say, I had to google it!) There have been a few studies done where hurricanes seem to trigger earthquakes.
But I digress. The point, and the moment to be shared, is the fact that rarely do two unique souls connect and share their life experiences. Most times the differences are too great. Other times, there isn’t enough of a common thread to bother exploring. But, once in awhile there is this rare connection. Something that ties you to someone. Most times when these worlds/lives collide you are unable to explain the connection, but the fact of the matter is that this connection is undeniable and it needs to be explored.
And so - a moment of reflection. A moment of trying to understand how hurricanes and earthquakes can work together to create a new unique entity.
As much as I love the analogy, the fact that hurricanes & earthquakes don’t collide very often seems to be untrue. (What can I say, I had to google it!) There have been a few studies done where hurricanes seem to trigger earthquakes.
But I digress. The point, and the moment to be shared, is the fact that rarely do two unique souls connect and share their life experiences. Most times the differences are too great. Other times, there isn’t enough of a common thread to bother exploring. But, once in awhile there is this rare connection. Something that ties you to someone. Most times when these worlds/lives collide you are unable to explain the connection, but the fact of the matter is that this connection is undeniable and it needs to be explored.
And so - a moment of reflection. A moment of trying to understand how hurricanes and earthquakes can work together to create a new unique entity.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Moments D64; Mika the Frug
Today’s moment brought to you by a wee creature exploring the world around her. Today I met an absolutely adorable French bulldog/pug cross puppy. She is wee. She is vibrant and full of life and bounce. She stole my heart!
Her owner was quite happy that my colleagues and I watched her yesterday as he grabbed his morning java. In those few moments she managed to tear into a plastic bag covering a phone book (which we removed from her reach) and then she started tearing out the pages of another book on the ground. (Again removed). She was so cute and her energy was uplifting. I hope to run into her again.
Mika was her name. (This means beautiful smell in Japanese….hope the owner keeps her bathed!) She kinda looks like this frug:
Her owner was quite happy that my colleagues and I watched her yesterday as he grabbed his morning java. In those few moments she managed to tear into a plastic bag covering a phone book (which we removed from her reach) and then she started tearing out the pages of another book on the ground. (Again removed). She was so cute and her energy was uplifting. I hope to run into her again.
Mika was her name. (This means beautiful smell in Japanese….hope the owner keeps her bathed!) She kinda looks like this frug:
Adorable - right?
Moment of cuteness and joy.
Moment of cuteness and joy.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Moments D63; Family Genes
Today I had lunch with extended relatives from the UK. I won’t lie, I was a little nervous in meeting them. I’m not entirely sure why. I’m not exactly a shy person. But, I was feeling a little nervous none-the-less!
They were absolutely lovely and adorable people. We shared many stories and enjoyed a long lunch. What’s interesting to me, and the moment I choose to share, is the family similarities.
First, let me explain the connection between us. S’s line originates three generations back. Her great-great-great grandfather was the brother of my Dad’sgreat-great-great grandfather. (Head hurt yet?)
At one point during our conversation it was noted that I was incredibly similar to their niece - in looks, in personality. From there we talked about family traits. From fears to tendencies and onwards. It was incredible some of the touch points that were the same. Time (generations of time!) and space (different continents) don’t supersede genes.
It was fun. It was great to have a slice of someone else’s life shared with me. It was a moment where time, space and generations crossed. A very interesting moment indeed.
They were absolutely lovely and adorable people. We shared many stories and enjoyed a long lunch. What’s interesting to me, and the moment I choose to share, is the family similarities.
First, let me explain the connection between us. S’s line originates three generations back. Her great-great-great grandfather was the brother of my Dad’sgreat-great-great grandfather. (Head hurt yet?)
At one point during our conversation it was noted that I was incredibly similar to their niece - in looks, in personality. From there we talked about family traits. From fears to tendencies and onwards. It was incredible some of the touch points that were the same. Time (generations of time!) and space (different continents) don’t supersede genes.
It was fun. It was great to have a slice of someone else’s life shared with me. It was a moment where time, space and generations crossed. A very interesting moment indeed.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Moments D62; Arrivals and Departures
I realized today that the arrival area of an airport is filled with such joy and anticipation and happiness. As I looked around at the people around me as we waited for our respective flights to arrive, I saw many excited faces. I swear you could feel the anticipation in the air. On the flip side, the departure area of an airport can be filled with such raw, sad emotion as loved ones separate for some undetermined time.
It’s kinda like life. There are good days (arrivals) and bad days (departures). One without the other would lessen the importance of either. It’s the balance of life. The good and the bad. The light and the dark. But I digress…..
As I waited, I watched the people around me (I do love to watch people) and I realized that I was smiling. I really enjoyed seeing such excitement on other’s faces. But, there is one reunion that brought a tear to my eye.
In the crowd there was an older gentleman and his wife. She was sitting at the seat closest to the door and he was standing at the rail in front of the door. In one hand he held a “Dora-the-explorer” balloon and in the other a bouquet of pink carnations. You could feel the anticipation as he gently rocked side to side waiting for the doors to part and reveal his arrival. Time passed and with every door opening you could see he was hoping….and then the magical moment arrived. Somehow, someway his daughter and granddaughter came out the door that wasn’t being used. The granddaughter saw grandma first and went barreling down the ramp, under the railing and into her arms before grandpa could say “boo!”. Grandma immediately wrapped her arms around the little girl and smothered her with hugs and kisses and more kisses and hugs. Grandpa made his way over and it was quickly a big group hug with the little girl in the middle. Not far behind was the little girl’s mother and daughter to the older couple. She walked down the ramp with a huge smile on her face and added herself into the group hug.
It was such a beautiful moment. The love, the joy, the raw sincerity of it all. It was some time before the flowers and balloon were handed over as everyone was too busy hugging and kissing.
I love those moments. Moments when love is tangible. Moments when love seems to cause the rest of the world to fall away.
It is this moment I had to share today.
It’s kinda like life. There are good days (arrivals) and bad days (departures). One without the other would lessen the importance of either. It’s the balance of life. The good and the bad. The light and the dark. But I digress…..
As I waited, I watched the people around me (I do love to watch people) and I realized that I was smiling. I really enjoyed seeing such excitement on other’s faces. But, there is one reunion that brought a tear to my eye.
In the crowd there was an older gentleman and his wife. She was sitting at the seat closest to the door and he was standing at the rail in front of the door. In one hand he held a “Dora-the-explorer” balloon and in the other a bouquet of pink carnations. You could feel the anticipation as he gently rocked side to side waiting for the doors to part and reveal his arrival. Time passed and with every door opening you could see he was hoping….and then the magical moment arrived. Somehow, someway his daughter and granddaughter came out the door that wasn’t being used. The granddaughter saw grandma first and went barreling down the ramp, under the railing and into her arms before grandpa could say “boo!”. Grandma immediately wrapped her arms around the little girl and smothered her with hugs and kisses and more kisses and hugs. Grandpa made his way over and it was quickly a big group hug with the little girl in the middle. Not far behind was the little girl’s mother and daughter to the older couple. She walked down the ramp with a huge smile on her face and added herself into the group hug.
It was such a beautiful moment. The love, the joy, the raw sincerity of it all. It was some time before the flowers and balloon were handed over as everyone was too busy hugging and kissing.
I love those moments. Moments when love is tangible. Moments when love seems to cause the rest of the world to fall away.
It is this moment I had to share today.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Moments D61: JUST DANCE!
Today’s smile comes from a video sent to me in the wee hours of the morning. It was unexpected. It had no supporting comments or information included with it in the email. Just the URL. I had no expectations, but as the footage unravelled itself, I couldn’t help but smile.
As I continued to watch nearly 5 minutes of footage I realized Matt had accomplished quite a feat. Imagine just how many lives he has touched. How many smiles he has brought to strangers faces. How much love and positive energy was born from this social experiment. Not only has he learned new dances along the way, you can see in the video that he’s teaching moves as well.
Moments of learning and moments of teaching.
Moments of dancing, smiling and laughing.
What a perfect way to start one of my favourite days of the year. The day that my family and I celebrate one of our own. One who, ironically enough, loves to dance and sing and joke around. The timing of the video was perfect and the sender couldn’t have known that.
So today I say - GET OUT THERE AND DANCE!
As I continued to watch nearly 5 minutes of footage I realized Matt had accomplished quite a feat. Imagine just how many lives he has touched. How many smiles he has brought to strangers faces. How much love and positive energy was born from this social experiment. Not only has he learned new dances along the way, you can see in the video that he’s teaching moves as well.
Moments of learning and moments of teaching.
Moments of dancing, smiling and laughing.
What a perfect way to start one of my favourite days of the year. The day that my family and I celebrate one of our own. One who, ironically enough, loves to dance and sing and joke around. The timing of the video was perfect and the sender couldn’t have known that.
So today I say - GET OUT THERE AND DANCE!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Moments D60: Home is where the Heart is
Today’s moment: Heading home.
Not where I live, but where I grew up. Even today, 36 years later, I still love to go home. I suppose it helps that I love (and LIKE) my parents dearly. We are actually quite good friends I dare say. Coming home is like a breath of fresh air or a captured moment of peace.
Moments of love.
Moments of laughter.
Moments of sharing.
Moments of comfortable silence.
That’s home to me.
#moments #family #love #laughter #home
Not where I live, but where I grew up. Even today, 36 years later, I still love to go home. I suppose it helps that I love (and LIKE) my parents dearly. We are actually quite good friends I dare say. Coming home is like a breath of fresh air or a captured moment of peace.
Moments of love.
Moments of laughter.
Moments of sharing.
Moments of comfortable silence.
That’s home to me.
#moments #family #love #laughter #home
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