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Simple Gifts From Me to You

Can we all agree that life can sometimes be hard?  Especially it times like these when there are soooo many things to disagree on and opinions are everywhere.  I try, really try, to find the good, the humor and the lightheartedness where I can.  Think about your own list, but feel free to use mine until you do.


Greetings & Salutations:


I work with a lot of dudes.  They all tend to say things like "what's up, bud?" or "what's up, bo?" or similar when starting a phone conversation or walking up to one another.  They also sign off either with 10-4.  I don't know why, but I like that. 


I also used to work with a lot of women who called each other "Miss Lady" but in a kind way.  I really like that too.


Catching Yourself in a Moment:


My son was having a horseback riding lesson the other day.  The sun was shining, a Ray Charles song was playing from out of the barn and my son was trotting with a big smile.  I was reminded of the awesome Kurt Vonnegut quote: "I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, "If this isn't nice, I don't know what is." 


Hearing an Old Favorite Song on the Radio:


It's rare, I think, to happen these days but whenever you hear one it's still a treat.


Enjoying a Shared Interest or Commonality:


One day a coworker and I had a big laugh over the Deadeye Dick song "New Age Girl".  He said "she don't eat meat......." and I finished the line for him.  Later it became our joke of the day.  A little cute moment like that can get you through an otherwise long and sometimes tedious day.  (My hubby hates that song, btw.)  We also all talked about the beauty and allure of Winnie Cooper one day.  Google her.


Be Kids Every Now and Then:


On a recent Sunday, my hubby and I were laying on opposite couches facing each other.  We were talking and laughing about nothing in particular.  That moment reminded me of being kids at a sleep-over or maybe even separated because we were in trouble.  Something about it just made me laugh and made me feel safe and happy.


Make Fun of Yourself:


I have (more than once, I'll admit) tried to walk into the next door office in my business park.  One day a next door employee saw me and ran out to tell me I could come on in.  I told him "You weren't supposed to see that!  Don't see me!"  He laughed and repeated "don't see me!" several times.  I still think it's funny myself even though I'm the dumbass that doesn't know where she works apparently!


Chewing Gum:


When was the last time you just chewed some gum?  Seriously?  It's deeply satisfying.


The Joy of the Cold Glass-Bottled Soda:


It's just super cold and reminds me of childhood.  I prefer a nice Cheerwine (it's local, people) or maybe a Nehi Peach.  You can't go wrong with a Classic Coke either.  Around here, lots of folks will put peanuts in their cokes, guzzle it down and then eat the peanuts from the bottom.  Maybe it's a Southern thing or a mill village thing, I don't know.


Napping:


With your sweetheart or your child.  You will wake up reborn.  I guarantee it.





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