How was Today Great? Where to Begin?
Today was a great day. Better than a lot I’ve had recently. Why? Let me break it down for ya…
1. I was not writing. That is NEVER a bad thing. EVER.
2. I was spending time with friends who are more like family. When there is something effortless about people who you find worthwhile, it’s always rewarding. These people are special gifts in life.
3. My apartment “got” painted. I’ll tell you what the best moment of my day was. It was finding out that the tiny little space between the sink and the wall in the bathroom was painted. I didn’t know how I was going to do it. And the next thing I know…it’s done. This, I think is an interesting function of single life. I’m so used to having to figure everything out for myself that when something that poses a huge conundrum for me ends up accomplished, I feel especially warm and fuzzy inside. These don’t have to be “rocket science” things and, in fact, they’re often the opposite. I still think the greatest thing Andras has ever done for me was take out the trash. 83% of me is not kidding. The one thing I will say to all of my paired-off friends is this: Never, EVER take for granted the fact that there’s someone else around to get your back. They might bring with them a host of other annoying attributes but remember…that’s garbage you don’t have to take out and tiny slivers of wall between the sink and the wall that you don’t have to figure how to get to. That’s just incredible to me.
4. My apartment got painted. Holy Crap. That’s a major project in a whirlwind…done. Amazing.
5. I laughed. When in solitary confinement, writing, laughter can be hard to come by. This was nice.
6. Pizza. And Beer. Need I say more?
That’s enough. How much more does a day need to be great. I’ve got a “stunning” week ahead…in that I’m going to be tired and anxiety-ridden and in need of everything that today was.
Sometimes the universe just knows what you need.
