Smile - I am

Reading my friend Pappy's site today made me think of thoughts I had a while back. It also made me get off my ass and go for a walk, which Milo enjoyed greatly.

I'm not sure if I'm just on Cloud 9 lately, or if I'm just trying to focus on the good things, and not the stress and worry of the future, the past, the what ifs, etc. It's not a concious focus, so maybe I'm just slowly, slowly learning to relax.

As I was walking Milo the other morning, the bees were buzzing, it was pleasantly warm, the sun was shining, the flowers on the bushes were blooming. I smiled. As I smiled, and side-stepped the snail, I started making a list in my head of all the things that make me smile, and make my worries melt away.

When I stepped out today, and saw the leaves above, I decided when I got back in, whether or not I had the time, I would at least sit down and put some of my thoughts down in writing...

Things that Make me Smile

• Colors in nature - especially when they match the vibrant outfit I'm wearing


• The sun warming the crown of my head


• The smell of flowers blooming on the first day of spring


• Milo's prance


• Nin ordering me a birthday present off the internet (and it getting here!)


• The smell of Indian food on my right hand


• Raju laughing at my loving his Mom's mango pickle


• Raju's mom taking the time to show me how to make her mango pickle


• The brilliant blue of the sky


• The slightly damp air on a warm morning


• The pomeranian on the trail with it's butt shaved (actually, this one made me laugh)


• The twinkle in Raju's eye when he laughs at a little kid running


• Being moved to create something


• My Dad's hug


• Lounging outside while typing this list, or enjoying a glass of wine in my little outdoor sanctuary in the evening

• The sparkle of my engagement ring in the sun


• The first time I start up the grill when the weather warms


• Having good friends and the most wonderful family


• Cupcakes, with or without sprinkles


• Getting flowers


• Raju's hand gently rubbing mine


• Memories


• Water


• Knowing I will see Mom soon


• My dried herb garden


• My live roses


• California Poppies


• Wearing a sarong


• Palm trees


• Milo's smile :-)

Labels: Happy, Observances

posted by courtney @ 1:40 PM