More than at any other time in my life, I’m living in the right now.
I am happy with things, maybe that’s why.
My new job is excruciatingly busy. I do a lot of work every day. I was just trying to explain to Jeff just how much work I do every day and I couldn’t even capture it. It’s just busy. And I love it. Days fly by. Like, one second it’s 7:30 a.m. and the next it’s 3:45 p.m. and I haven’t had lunch, just 17 cups of coffee. And in all honesty, the amount of coffee I drink during any given day could have a lot to do with this sense of fulfillment I’ve been experiencing. I love coffee.
I came home this afternoon to a spotless kitchen, a vacuumed floor and a boyfriend who bragged because he was brave enough to open the container that held the month-old deviled eggs. I love that man. We’re on a level playing field again – both with jobs and our own lives – which means I can’t be the sole housework doer, which means I’m so delighted that he finally gets that INEEDHELPAROUNDTHEHOUSE. Sorry for the all caps, it’s just so very true.
My best friend’s baby is here. And if I haven’t already stressed just how happy I am that she’s out of the hospital and everyone’s healthy, let me take the moment now: I’m happy. The beginning of life is a beautiful thing and I don’t think anyone really stops to think about that enough. It’s got me thinkin’. And no I am not pregnant, thanks for asking thinking it.
I’m on this new committee that I care about. And I get to write stuff and interview people and it’s for a good cause. For so long as a reporter I had the intense urge to be involved in my community and with that kind of job, you just cannot. It’s too easy to develop strong relationships and be partial to organizations you care about if you are involved so it’s easier to draw the line before it happens. But when you’re a reporter the nature of your job is to learn about things – one of the greatest jobs ever, learning – and when you learn about things you become interested and impacted. Except, when you’re a reporter you tell other people’s stories and you do as little as possible to stand out and create your own stories. So anyway, getting to give of myself and publically care and speak out about things is about the greatest thing ever right now. I soak up fundraising events and situations where I can talk about a cause or an organization that I just believe in.
I’m starting a yoga class next week. Just a little sumthin sumthin to keep the ol waist line under control during this holiday season. Plus, people at my work are good bakers and I’ve been eating way too many sweets lately. I must stop.
I finally broke down and ordered philosophy’s skin care for congested skin. It comes with great word-of-mouth and online reviews. You guys, I’m cheap. I’ve never spent $78 on face wash and lotion in my life. It should be here tomorrow, the tracking tells me. I’m ready for a miracle. Plus, I might MIGHT go out on a limb and get highlights in my hair. Something caramel colored, perhaps. If I don’t chicken out.
Posted by missinsidegirl on October 30, 2009 at 9:15 am
Isn’t that feeling the best? You here, you love everything that’s blessing your life today, you’re productive, you’ve got ideas, you’re meeting new people, attending new events (boy do I hear ya!)…And the icing on the cake–what makes this feeling even better–is we don’t take it for granted. We’re not going, “Yeah, I’m happy today, but–” Because we know better now. We know not to skip ahead, to be constantly waiting for the “even better” and taking the time to revel in where we are now. I love it. And I’m so, so happy to see you so happy too!! Miss you hon!