...an adult with braces. It shows such a willingness to be patient to get what you want that I just admire it. Plus, there is something so incredibly funny about hearing a woman who has grandchildren say, "I can't wait 'til I get my stupid braces off."
...the garbage man. I have a special little dance for when I see the garbage truck and know he is headed for my street. And if I actually look out the window while my garbage is being dumped...oh, that does it. I must jump up and down like it's Christmas. I hope I never get over what a lovely thing it is to have someone come to your house and take away all your gross stuff.
...someone out running for exercise on the street. Double happy points if the weather is cold, triple happy points if there is snow on the ground. It just makes me so joyful to see someone out, working hard in unglamorous conditions, to do something good for themselves. When it's a woman, I have a nearly overwhelming desire to scream out my car window, "You GO, Girl!!" However, I stop myself because I cannot pull that exclamation off--for many reasons which we will not cover at this time. So I just think it. Happily.
...finding a parking space right in front. This is especially wonderful if it's a busy day at a store that is almost always crowded, and I have all my little ones with me. I have been known to decide that if I have the kids with me and I find a space right up front, that it is a sign from God that He loves me and wants me to have a good day.
...thank you notes. I am not one to be offended if I send something and don't get a thank you note. I know the age we live in and that sending those, for many, is a lost art. I also know that there are many times good intentions but no follow through. Maybe that's why getting a thank you note is SO lovely to me. I recently realized that I have not taught this art to my children, and have changed my ways. I am embarrassed to think of all the thank you's that haven't gotten said, and knowing the smile it puts on my face to get one makes me all the more determined to say it in writing a lot more often.
Take moment today, if you like, and think about the little things that make you happy!
3 comments:
What a fun post. I'd love to see your happy dance when the garbage man comes.
When I find a parking space up front I say, "Front Row Joe." It was from an old commercial they used to show in movie theaters and I think Front Row Joe was a fox.
I loved all of these...except when I see someone running...then I feel GUILTY. Although, "You GO girl," does sound like a great thing to yell. I'm sure they get the happy vibes from you!
And I love that you do a happy dance for the garbage truck. Love it, love it.
When we find a parking space up front I say, "Front Row Joe," from the teaser at the movies years and years ago.
Can't believe I've commented TWICE. How dumb is that! PLEEEase forget I did that.
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