Today was another day filled with work. Work-work, school-work and personal-work. Not much fun! But there was a light at the end of the tunnel….my baseball banquet.
I almost didn't join my summer baseball team, after all, I hadn't played in nearly 20 years. But I wanted to, perhaps I even needed to, be outside and busy this past summer, so I joined.
I can’t tell you how happy I am that I joined this league. Not only were my team mates amazing, but I also met some fun umpires and people from the competition that I can now call friends. All amazing people. So many laughs and smiles over the summer with this crew. I feel that my life is more having had this experience. But I digress…..
Tonight was the banquet. We had a choice of roast beef or chicken for dinner. Sadly, neither dish was very good. Both options were overcooked. I would have been happier with a plate filled with the side salad and called it a night!
But instead of really noticing the food, I noticed the company. The people around me. I wasn’t upset at the terrible food, I was elated by the energy of the good people around me. The stories, the outright giggles and guffaws. It is moments like these that I believe fills our souls. Happy, silly moments when you don’t care if your food sucks, you are just so darned happy to be there.
Moments with new friends.
Moments of laughter and giggles.
#moments #friends #baseball #laughter #food
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Moments D157: Music
Today I spent the majority of my day working. Yes. A Saturday. I went into the office to try to plow through the excess. SUCCESS!
While I was working through the piles of necessary data crunching, I was enjoying my tunes. Loud. After all the office was empty! I happily enjoyed singing at the top of my lungs and while managing to get my work done.
This seemed to be the theme of the day. Later, a lazy late afternoon into the evening laying on the couch brought more songs and music videos. The first played for me was my new favourite song. “Just Give Me a Reason” is one of P!nk’s new songs that I’ve fallen in love with and it couldn’t have been a more perfect song to start ME time with. (After all I had listened to it in the car, over and over again…I think I’d like to learn how to play this one on the piano….) I love the piano. I love the sentiment of not being broken but bent and fixable. We are all bent in one way or another, but never, ever broken.
Later as I was getting ready for dinner another song came to my ears and it was this moment that I smiled and clocked. Even though my day was filled with music, songs, lyrics and moments, it was this particular song that made me smile. It brought me back in time, to a place where I was at a crossroads. That moment, from months ago was confusing but filled with hope. It reminded me to stay in the moment. To not get ahead of myself, but to be here, in the now.
It reminded me how much I love music and singing.
It reminded me how much I’ve I miss playing piano and singing along. I think P!nk’s latest song will be the inspiration I need to pull out my keyboard and learn a new song to play and sing along to. That’s kind of a cool moment!
Moments of new music.
Moments of old music.
While I was working through the piles of necessary data crunching, I was enjoying my tunes. Loud. After all the office was empty! I happily enjoyed singing at the top of my lungs and while managing to get my work done.
This seemed to be the theme of the day. Later, a lazy late afternoon into the evening laying on the couch brought more songs and music videos. The first played for me was my new favourite song. “Just Give Me a Reason” is one of P!nk’s new songs that I’ve fallen in love with and it couldn’t have been a more perfect song to start ME time with. (After all I had listened to it in the car, over and over again…I think I’d like to learn how to play this one on the piano….) I love the piano. I love the sentiment of not being broken but bent and fixable. We are all bent in one way or another, but never, ever broken.
Later as I was getting ready for dinner another song came to my ears and it was this moment that I smiled and clocked. Even though my day was filled with music, songs, lyrics and moments, it was this particular song that made me smile. It brought me back in time, to a place where I was at a crossroads. That moment, from months ago was confusing but filled with hope. It reminded me to stay in the moment. To not get ahead of myself, but to be here, in the now.
It reminded me how much I love music and singing.
It reminded me how much I’ve I miss playing piano and singing along. I think P!nk’s latest song will be the inspiration I need to pull out my keyboard and learn a new song to play and sing along to. That’s kind of a cool moment!
Moments of new music.
Moments of old music.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Moments D156: Forgetting Time
Tonight I caught up with friends of mine. Friends I haven’t seen in five months even though I love this couple dearly. Friends that I adore and enjoy swapping stories about love and the challenges of life. Friends that I wish I could see more often, for their energy connects deep and they are a wonderful, beautiful couple. I am thankful for having them in my life.
The intellectually stimulating, gracious and big hearted gentleman I’ve know for nearly two decades now. (Wow. Shit. Really? Gosh I’m getting old! Gulp. Yes. 17 years is closer to 2 decades than one. Yikes. Yes, I’m sitting here in a bit of shock….) He is an amazing old soul with a unique perspective on life. He manages to always find a perspective that others likely miss. I love sharing stories with him. I love to hear his perspectives. He is one who always helps me dig deeper.
His gorgeous, loving, amazing (and perfect) wife I’ve known for about 7-8 years now. She really is perfect for my old friend. They are the cutest couple I know. Supportive and loving even in stressful moments. Affectionate and kind with their actions and their words. She completes him and he completes her.
And now, they are pregnant. I couldn’t be happier for them. What an amazing new adventure they will have together. I can’t wait to be a part of it!
I share these details because I love these two people and when I spend time with them, everything else falls away. It’s necessary to understand how big this couple is in my life, even though we don’t spend a lot of time together. It’s necessary to understand how they affect me and my moments with them.
Quite simply: We dig deeper together. Politics, life, love, sex, family, taxes, death…you name it we will talk about it. Emotions flow. White light surrounds us and we are in our little bubble. We enjoy some food and a little drink and then dive ever deeper. We pause and dig into dessert and tea, even if it’s 12:30am….because that’s just what we do. We get lost in the words, in the company. We forget about time and before we know it, four hours have passed…..then another 2 and it all felt like a blink of an eye.
Moments with your oldest, bestest friends.
Moments where time loses its meaning.
The intellectually stimulating, gracious and big hearted gentleman I’ve know for nearly two decades now. (Wow. Shit. Really? Gosh I’m getting old! Gulp. Yes. 17 years is closer to 2 decades than one. Yikes. Yes, I’m sitting here in a bit of shock….) He is an amazing old soul with a unique perspective on life. He manages to always find a perspective that others likely miss. I love sharing stories with him. I love to hear his perspectives. He is one who always helps me dig deeper.
His gorgeous, loving, amazing (and perfect) wife I’ve known for about 7-8 years now. She really is perfect for my old friend. They are the cutest couple I know. Supportive and loving even in stressful moments. Affectionate and kind with their actions and their words. She completes him and he completes her.
And now, they are pregnant. I couldn’t be happier for them. What an amazing new adventure they will have together. I can’t wait to be a part of it!
I share these details because I love these two people and when I spend time with them, everything else falls away. It’s necessary to understand how big this couple is in my life, even though we don’t spend a lot of time together. It’s necessary to understand how they affect me and my moments with them.
Quite simply: We dig deeper together. Politics, life, love, sex, family, taxes, death…you name it we will talk about it. Emotions flow. White light surrounds us and we are in our little bubble. We enjoy some food and a little drink and then dive ever deeper. We pause and dig into dessert and tea, even if it’s 12:30am….because that’s just what we do. We get lost in the words, in the company. We forget about time and before we know it, four hours have passed…..then another 2 and it all felt like a blink of an eye.
Moments with your oldest, bestest friends.
Moments where time loses its meaning.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Moments D156: Shared Words
Today was another challenging day. But it started off with a few moments that stopped to make me smile. Today was one of those days I wish I could have skipped over. Even so, it was a day of multiple moments! I find it humourous how how the energies around me work sometimes. The darkness tries to creep in and I feel the energies I’ve shared out being reflected back. I am thankful for this.
My first moment today was as I was driving into work. The songs that came over the airwaves surrounded me with words of encouragement and impudence. While filling with these words and energy I watched the streetlights as drove I passed them.
This is something I’ve done for as long as I can remember. Every once in awhile, a streetlight turns on (or off) as I pass it. It’s a silly game I play with myself, but it always makes me feel a little special that when I pass a streetlight it turns on.
This happened to me today on my drive into work. It automatically brought a smile to my face.
The second moment today was when I was asked about why people read my blog. Hell, I don’t know. I ramble. I haven’t much to say other than silly moments to share. I had to think about it. My answer was simple: People find it inspiring. Maybe not all of my words, hell, maybe not even a lot of my words. But every once in awhile I connect. And for me, and for those reading, that’s what it’s all about - isn’t it?
And, as if to prove my point, today I received a text from a baseball teammate letting me into his world for a brief moment. I had inspired him to stop and look at the sky. To stop and enjoy the early morning sky. He put all the other “STUFF” aside so he could be one with the sky.
Finally on my way hour drive to my new volleyball league I was surprised by not one, but two phones call encouraging me to be the best I can be tonight. I am thankful for the people in my life.
I love when the pieces fall together. A challenging day, but I am surrounded with smiles and moments. A challenging day and yet what I’ve reflected out has come back to me.
And so, as my colleague struggles with the pains of life and death, I shared my love and energy with him. In my world, this is what it is all about. People. Sharing energy, light and love.
Moments for words.
Moments for thoughts.
Moments to share.
My first moment today was as I was driving into work. The songs that came over the airwaves surrounded me with words of encouragement and impudence. While filling with these words and energy I watched the streetlights as drove I passed them.
This is something I’ve done for as long as I can remember. Every once in awhile, a streetlight turns on (or off) as I pass it. It’s a silly game I play with myself, but it always makes me feel a little special that when I pass a streetlight it turns on.
This happened to me today on my drive into work. It automatically brought a smile to my face.
The second moment today was when I was asked about why people read my blog. Hell, I don’t know. I ramble. I haven’t much to say other than silly moments to share. I had to think about it. My answer was simple: People find it inspiring. Maybe not all of my words, hell, maybe not even a lot of my words. But every once in awhile I connect. And for me, and for those reading, that’s what it’s all about - isn’t it?
And, as if to prove my point, today I received a text from a baseball teammate letting me into his world for a brief moment. I had inspired him to stop and look at the sky. To stop and enjoy the early morning sky. He put all the other “STUFF” aside so he could be one with the sky.
Finally on my way hour drive to my new volleyball league I was surprised by not one, but two phones call encouraging me to be the best I can be tonight. I am thankful for the people in my life.
I love when the pieces fall together. A challenging day, but I am surrounded with smiles and moments. A challenging day and yet what I’ve reflected out has come back to me.
And so, as my colleague struggles with the pains of life and death, I shared my love and energy with him. In my world, this is what it is all about. People. Sharing energy, light and love.
Moments for words.
Moments for thoughts.
Moments to share.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Moments D155: Spidergirl
Today’s moment was a silly one and it occurred early in the day. (Honestly, I’m thankful that it did because the end of my day turned out to be a disaster and I was in no place to honestly see any smiles around me.)
Looking back, I think I really needed a silly moment today. I needed something that stopped to make me smile without thinking about it. I appreciate the universe working with me on this! The energies around me the past couple of days have been confusing, exhilarating and soul growing. From a colleague’s mother’s passing, to my BFF dealing with her childhood cat’s last days to dealing with my own personal direction in life.
Sometimes we need a silly moment to break through.
This morning, I stopped at Starbucks for an Americano. As I was leaving there was a little girl, about 5, sitting alone at the table nearest to the door. She was tapping her leg against the chair and the sound caught my attention to pause and look at her. As soon as my eyes connected with her I felt the smile spread upon my face. She was dressed in a spidergirl dress. It was so sparkly and fun and silly and plain all at the same time.
Looking back, I think I really needed a silly moment today. I needed something that stopped to make me smile without thinking about it. I appreciate the universe working with me on this! The energies around me the past couple of days have been confusing, exhilarating and soul growing. From a colleague’s mother’s passing, to my BFF dealing with her childhood cat’s last days to dealing with my own personal direction in life.
Sometimes we need a silly moment to break through.
This morning, I stopped at Starbucks for an Americano. As I was leaving there was a little girl, about 5, sitting alone at the table nearest to the door. She was tapping her leg against the chair and the sound caught my attention to pause and look at her. As soon as my eyes connected with her I felt the smile spread upon my face. She was dressed in a spidergirl dress. It was so sparkly and fun and silly and plain all at the same time.
There were no masks, no makeup. Just a cute little girl in her spidergirl dress. It was a moment that reminded me of my favourite holiday and how much I once loved it.
I’m not sure how easy this year’s Halloween will be for me. It was the beginning of the end of an 11 year relationship for me a year ago. It wasn’t pretty. And as the date draws closer I have mixed feelings about it.
But, for one brief moment today. I relived my love of the holiday. I send thanks to the universe for sending me that moment.
Moments of unexpected smiles.
I’m not sure how easy this year’s Halloween will be for me. It was the beginning of the end of an 11 year relationship for me a year ago. It wasn’t pretty. And as the date draws closer I have mixed feelings about it.
But, for one brief moment today. I relived my love of the holiday. I send thanks to the universe for sending me that moment.
Moments of unexpected smiles.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Moments D154: Sharing Love & Light
Today was a roller coaster emotionally for me. I spent two hours of my day waiting for my Doctor who was running late. Once I finally met with her, I find out that my appointment was (for all intents and purposes) a waste of time. No need for blood work, no need to worry. We’ll do all that at my physical in the new year.
This lost time did not make things easy for me at work. I am behind (again) on planning. I hate being behind. I am proactive person. I like to plan and I like to be ahead of the game. There is simply too much on my plate here and I am always running behind. I’m tired of this feeling and frustrated. I try to pull positive energy from where I can to combat this.
Later in the day, the news was on the other end of the scale. I made the competitive women’s league. I was ECSTATIC and shared the news with all who cared. The love and support that came back billowed my spirits. My people. I LOVE my people. Good caring souls. I am a fortunate person to have so many in my life.
But this wasn’t this moment that made my soul smile (as good as it was). It was the moment where I reached out to a friend in need. You see, his father isn’t well and he is many miles away. My friend’s heart and soul is aching from the situation. I sent him a simple text message. His reply made me smile and I knew that for one very brief moment he felt a little better.
Later in the day, a co-worker had to leave work because his ailing mother had been admitted to the hospital with organ failure. He had emailed me to let me know so I could inform the others. I immediately got up from my desk and went into his office and put my arms out for a hug. He was resistant, he said he hadn’t been feeling well and didn’t want to spread the cold. I rebuffed him. No way. I am giving you a hug man. Cold be damned.
I could feel him absorb that moment. And for me, THIS is what life is about. All those little things that we worry about, all the big things that stress us out; bottom line it’s about people and taking care of each other.
Later yet in my evening, I had another friend reach out for my energy. At this point, I was exhausted from my day, but I dug deep and found reserves for him. Because people matter. Having the people in your life know how much they are loved matters.
Moments of sharing your love and light.
Moments with people.
This lost time did not make things easy for me at work. I am behind (again) on planning. I hate being behind. I am proactive person. I like to plan and I like to be ahead of the game. There is simply too much on my plate here and I am always running behind. I’m tired of this feeling and frustrated. I try to pull positive energy from where I can to combat this.
Later in the day, the news was on the other end of the scale. I made the competitive women’s league. I was ECSTATIC and shared the news with all who cared. The love and support that came back billowed my spirits. My people. I LOVE my people. Good caring souls. I am a fortunate person to have so many in my life.
But this wasn’t this moment that made my soul smile (as good as it was). It was the moment where I reached out to a friend in need. You see, his father isn’t well and he is many miles away. My friend’s heart and soul is aching from the situation. I sent him a simple text message. His reply made me smile and I knew that for one very brief moment he felt a little better.
Later in the day, a co-worker had to leave work because his ailing mother had been admitted to the hospital with organ failure. He had emailed me to let me know so I could inform the others. I immediately got up from my desk and went into his office and put my arms out for a hug. He was resistant, he said he hadn’t been feeling well and didn’t want to spread the cold. I rebuffed him. No way. I am giving you a hug man. Cold be damned.
I could feel him absorb that moment. And for me, THIS is what life is about. All those little things that we worry about, all the big things that stress us out; bottom line it’s about people and taking care of each other.
Later yet in my evening, I had another friend reach out for my energy. At this point, I was exhausted from my day, but I dug deep and found reserves for him. Because people matter. Having the people in your life know how much they are loved matters.
Moments of sharing your love and light.
Moments with people.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Moments D153: Enjoying the silence
Today was a most uneventful day. This morning a short workout. Today a day filled with productivity at work. This evening, filled with productivity with my homework. But today’s moment isn’t about productivity and feeling good about plowing through so much “stuff” Today’s moment is about enjoying a moment of quiet at home.
This past summer has been a busy one. Between baseball and volleyball and friends I haven’t really been home a whole lot. Tonight I was home. Tonight I was really home. I enjoyed left overs, so there wasn’t much work to be done once I was home from work. There was no frantic pace.
There was a moment this evening where I looked up from reading my textbook and just absorbed the silence. I didn’t have any music playing, nor the TV on. The only sounds I could hear were muffled from outside. (After all it’s chilly out and the windows are now closed.) What a treat. Silence. Quiet. It was brilliant and I enjoyed that moment for a good long time. Yes. I think I am happy in my new space. It’s not perfect, but it’s comfortable and honestly, I’m very happy with comfortable for now.
Moments of quiet.
Moments to pause and absorb the silence.
This past summer has been a busy one. Between baseball and volleyball and friends I haven’t really been home a whole lot. Tonight I was home. Tonight I was really home. I enjoyed left overs, so there wasn’t much work to be done once I was home from work. There was no frantic pace.
There was a moment this evening where I looked up from reading my textbook and just absorbed the silence. I didn’t have any music playing, nor the TV on. The only sounds I could hear were muffled from outside. (After all it’s chilly out and the windows are now closed.) What a treat. Silence. Quiet. It was brilliant and I enjoyed that moment for a good long time. Yes. I think I am happy in my new space. It’s not perfect, but it’s comfortable and honestly, I’m very happy with comfortable for now.
Moments of quiet.
Moments to pause and absorb the silence.
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