les surprises

imagine my surprise when i woke up this morning and heard birds in the trees outside my window instead of rain streaming out the gutter.

the surprise got even better when i noticed the blue sky and sunshine.

it was even better when i got this album (the one that i had been talking about yesterday) via gift email from pj sparkles (a.k.a. parky poo). (don't tell him i referred to him as that on my blog).

i don't get surprised easily. i'm usually too aware of things that are going on and too suspicious of peoples' motives. probably not a good thing.

these were all nice, serendipitous surprises.
(also, that's one of my favorite words.)

i am a woman. no other explanation needed.

today: i am emotional. there is no sugar-coating it. i can (and will) cry at the drop of a hat.

but, maybe, being emotional is making me more sensitive. more pensive. more grateful.
today, i'm grateful for life. for imperfections. for how hard life can be. for the gospel. for my new shirt that now smells like old spice. for people.






(especially the people who love me; i hope i can love them back equally.)

merci.

grateful.
warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful.