Numero Uno. I hate Garbage disposals. Well, I love what they do but I hate them. Every stinkin time I go near it I flashback to that one movie (The Godfather?) where one guy is holding another guy's hand down in there and he turns it on. Yuck. It is just a movie, just Hollywood, but it stuck with me. A similar fear of swimming pool drains creeps up on me when I go swimming. Silly. Again, some movie I saw where a girl got handcuffed to one and I was done with pool drains. Don't go near them to this day. I can imagine I am not the only one in our world with such silly fears. I can't imagine some of the real fears some people have in far away, and not so far away places. Like, how are they going to feed their kids with no money left, or what job will they find now that they have been let go, or how in the hell do you adapt to having a terminal disease? Jesus - have mercy on them please. Convert the hearts of our world (mine included) to care for our brothers and sisters better.
Numero dos. The Keith Hernandez episode of Seinfeld is, to me, a classic and a top favorite. I saw a few minutes of it last night before I fell into my beauty sleep. The writers for that show are/were genius. It took a few years, but I am so glad they figured out what to do with Elaine's hair instead of that continual puffy mound at the top of her head. Sometimes situations in my life feel like they could easily be featured on an episode, and I have even heard myself say things to myself, and in my head I sound an awful lot like him. I adore you Jerry Seinfeld.
Numero tres. News. I have been accustomed to watching Good Morning America in the mornings. I used to think it was beyond cra.zy that adults liked - actually enjoyed watching the news. I have arrived. I look forward to it most mornings. I do feel a bit more eased into adulthood now that I am part of the "news club". I have some news of my own. Nope, not pregnant - didn't win the lotto - don't secretly have a 6th toe on either foot - I am giving my notice at work today. Going to be self employed. A short while ago I felt the prompting, from my God. I try to be obedient when the prompts come - they have always blessed me beyond what I could have planned or dreamed. This time it is ringing true again . . . the footwork has been similar to that scene in Indiana Jones where he takes steps "in faith" and the stones come out just in time on the path for him. It's time. It's time to learn and grow in new situations. I will miss many things about this, the people, the environment but my heart is really excited for the future. Possibly within the year I might have other news - pregancy? Lotto? Definitely not the 6th toe.
Some things that make my heart bubble over today:
*My daughter "sleeping in", so I thought. She was playing and talking in her crib. Enjoying her solitary time. I love my solitary time. She is her mother's daughter.
*Our hallway closet. I am so grateful that this tiny amount of space holds "extras" for us. Toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, light bulbs, aluminum foil, etc. Thank you for the plentiful stock we have for our needs Lord.
*O, walking around holding my cell phone and babbling up a storm. I have no idea who she thinks she is talking to, but she has great conviction in her voice! My DH says she gets this from me. Again - her mother's daughter. I love her immensely.
*Friends. I would not be who or where I am today with out them.
*My DH coming home from work this morning. Tired, having worked hard. He comes "home". I love him.
*Coffee. Go-go juice. Liquid energy. Joe. Jahhhhhva.
* Family. Some are coming over for dinner tonight. I am blessed by them in my life. Some are coming into town late tonight, and we will dine at the good 'ol Organ Stop with them this weekend. Some live here and I am blessed by them as well. I am blessed abundantly. I hope that I mirror that in my life - generosity is something I strive for. It doesn't come natural.
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