Consider Myself Lucky

Although I found myself feeling melancholy today over the job hunting (not getting ones that I had wanted), I went to my temp assignment and managed to at least do my job at hand.  I was lucky that this company has opened their doors to me for several other assignments in the past and my friend (now) that works there also came by my office to say he wanted to at least 'get his daily smile'...  (ahhh).

But my luck was in several ways a blessing since it was a gorgeous fall day, cool but sunny and I managed to get home in a decent hour, so as much as I wasn't 'willing' to get changed, I managed to sip a quick cup of coffee, pull on my sneakers and sweats and roll my lazy butt off the chair.  As luck would have it, I got the energy to put in a great 10 mile walk, first heading toward Greenlake, went half way and even stopped on one of the decks to enjoy the sun shining off the lake, listen to the activity around me, children laughing, dogs barking and I turned back toward the path but decided to literally get 'off the beaten path' and jogged a bit up one of the hills instead!!

This is where I found myself in a great neighborhood with some cute houses, some were decorated for Halloween, and some just felt so serene.  I also found this breathtaking huge tree with the best fall leaves, slightly yellow and red, and ironically as the wind blew I heard the prettiest sounds above me.  Again, I stopped to just look up, enjoy and smile.  Funny part was when this little boy got out of the car with his mom and walked up near me, looked up to see what I was looking at.  I smiled and asked, "can you hear the tree whispering?"  He smiled and actually slapped my leg and said, "No".  His mom was trying to get the baby out of the car and groceries and I actually helped her take some bags up to the top of their stairs.  It felt amazing to be able to just help too...

I literally found myself skipping down the steps and somehow got more motivated, pulled off my sweatshirt and then found a decent pace to walk even further.  I stop though as I realized I was closer back toward the highway and when I looked up, I saw the sun shining off the peak of the turquoise turret of one of the University churches.  Seriously, I was somewhat disappointed in not having my camera, but I have to admit, I don't think I was supposed to... this was obviously just one of those evenings where I can truly say, I was blessed with luck!

As I walked back toward home, I still had the happiest grin on my face, quick stride and I realized that even though I was whining today, I am truly lucky to have these moments, still have the breath, willingness and strength to walk.  To enjoy what I currently have and know that I need to stop thinking things are bad, when I'm given this!!  I also thought about a friend, whom I found out is currently in rehab and who I hope recovers so he can also have moments like this in his life.

I'm lucky to have family and friends who love me.  I'm lucky I've found a man who has given me some recent moments of bliss as well and also accepts me as I am.  And I thank you all for reading and giving me the luck/gift to be able to share and write as well.  Love ya!