Saturday, September 26, 2009

What a day!


There is NOTHING quite like the feeling of glancing at your alarm clock, seeing the numbers 8:15, and knowing that you have a work meeting in 45 minutes allll the way downtown. It would be quite the understatement to say that this past Tuesday morning I awoke like a shot! And though I may impress you by recreating the scene as I threw on clothes, weaved through traffic, and raced from the parking garage--suffice to say I actually made it to the office by 9:02. Nice! I guess that's what I get for not sleeping well the night before, my body just decided to do it's own thing to catch up on sleep. That was the jump start to my day.

I stayed late at work--I mean if you start late, you should probably end late right? Well, then I got a long talker on the phone, which made me end up missing my bus. Had to wait a whole 20 minutes for the next bus.

....did ya catch it? Ya, the whole "weaving through traffic" line above would imply that I drove to work today, thus making staying late pretty unnecessary. Don't worry, if you didn't catch it I didn't either until I was riding the elevator on my way to "catch the bus". Sheesh! I had to laugh at myself! Ahhh well, let's just chalk this day up to a comedy of errors. We all need those every once in a while right?

There is an old Irish proverb which says, " A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book." Apparently, I had a very healthy day!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Morning Haiku-Inspired by True Events

Loud Saturday crow
Waking me from sweet slumber
6:30....really?!

sigh.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Goodbye sweet summer.... Hello Fall!



Is it just me or did Fall suddenly fall upon us? Yes, when I got up this morning it was actually quite dark outside! I'd be lying if I didn't say that my feet are a little apprehensive at sight of the flip flop weather quickly drawing to a close. sigh. Goodbye strappy sandals, farewell tank tops and camo shorts, alvedersane frappuccinos, swimming pools, and the ability to get a tan without paying for it.

Ahhh yes, but in an effort to avoid getting too sad here, let's take a moment to look at all that is to be gained in this change of the season. And there is much to be gained w/Fall--another FABULOUS time of the year! So with that--Hello to beautiful fall leaves, brisk coffee walks, and fires in the fireplace (I hope more than the two presto logs I burned last year). Hello to watching movies curled up on the couch while the weather rages outdoors, hello pitter patter of the rain on the roof, hello wind that fiercely bends the trees at will. Hello hooded sweatshirts, fuzzy fleeces, and cozy blankets. Hello fantastic Thanksgiving which focuses on the many ways we are so incredibly blessed. And finally, welcome back Pumpkin Spice Latte-it's so good to see you again on the menu!

I know I know, we officially have 11 days or something until the beginning of Fall, and they even say it will be back up to 80 degrees tomorrow. Yet after pondering the many amazing things Fall has to offer, I say bring it on. I've missed you Fall, and I'm glad you're back!