Moments

Thinking about how neat it is how life just takes you places, things fall together, you meet just the right people, you learn things as you go, and you experience the world.

I think about moments. Some can be small - the little things. Some snowball together in what can turn out to be one awesome day in the life. 

I look back at how I missed an entire month of blogging. What happened? I just got caught up in some things and forgot how much I truly enjoyed journaling and letting my thoughts roll. Found myself coming home tonight thinking about how I've had some really great days lately and noticing so many moments I wanted to share. Some are backtracking a bit, but I hope anyone out there who reads this enjoys.

Moments. Some are the little pick me-up you needed, some are the out of this world fun you are having,  some are those heartfelt thank-you's you receive, some where you just take it all in. Here are a few moments from many good days in the life.

These descriptions may be short, but I intend for you to take them for what you will. Use a little imagination and think about the story that could surround each moment I mention. I hope some bring you smiles like they have me. I have photos to accompany some.

That moment when you find yourself with three adult friends at the pumpkin patch posing on the wooden train. Child's spirit and random fun.

That moment when you find yourself with knees hitting the steering wheel while pedaling but loving every minute of it racing rolling around the track.

That moment when you pose in the brig just to be silly.

That moment when Farmer Brown reminds you a bit of Paul Bunyan for some reason, so you pose on his shoulder.

That moment when you're babysitting for two wonderful kids that remind you of you and your brother at that age.

That moment when the mom calls you back and tells you how much the kids enjoyed you and asked if you can come babysit again soon.

That moment when you find yourself successfully changing a burnt out brake light in your SUV. All by yourself. In your dress. So simple, yet a life experience!

That moment when you donate a pint of blood, knowing how that 45 minutes of my day can go to make a difference in someone else's life.

That moment when your roommate's granddaughter hops out of the car so anxious to see you with a big hug ready and the words "I missed you."

That moment when your lovely 6-year old friend cuddles up with you at the movie theatre during Free Birds and you take a deep breath.

That moment when you invite a friend from work (who's birthday is one day before yours, and she made you hold an umbrella with her for the Banzai photo) to play on a coed softball team you've got on and she agrees to come out.

That moment when that same friend is so excited about the game after not playing for many years and immediately asks to play again and thanks you with so much happiness.

That moment when one of your best friends drives 40 minutes to spend the entire afternoon with you just doing our thing from watching the Husker game to driving around to walking around stores to chatting about life to playing softball (and having an absolute blast!) to bowling to enjoying the heated mattress pad on your bed.

That moment when you snag a throw from left field at 2nd base for the forced out and your opponent compliments you on the great play.

That moment when the pitcher tosses you the ball with your foot on the base, you turn, and you launch it to first for the double play.

That moment when some new friends ask you to join them for bowling and you bring an old friend along. Then, you all have a great time, joking around, being a bit competitive, and bowling over 120!

That moment when your parent's boss from work eats at the restaurant you work at, asks about you, you walk over, and he snaps a photo to send to your mom.

That moment when you serve some friendly customers from Austin, TX to find out that the husband once danced the Samoan Siva in Hawaii after telling them you lived in Samoa for a year.

That moment when as a waitress you find $10 on the table from two customers, when you on average expect to see $4 or 5.

That moment when you trip on the steps and your friends chuckle about it.

That moment when the GPS tells you to make a right turn only to make a U-turn when you totally could have simply made a left turn at the light. Silly GPS sometimes.

That moment when you take a 15-minute power nap.

That moment when you enjoy a cup of white hot chocolate with that best friend of yours.

That moment when you meet the right people at just the right time.

That moment when someone gives you a compliment and truly means it.

That moment when you run into one of your regular customers from the bank at the restaurant, and she recognized you too.

That moment when a second customer from the bank is at the restaurant on the very same day and the same thing happens.

That moment when one of your students from this past year starts messaging you and asks if you know who they are. You say "yes, marine science class." "Yes, but do you remember me." "Of course I do. Fale. You sat in the front row often next to Chardine. What are you up to these days." "Getting ready to move to Hawaii for college soon." Teacher moment.

That moment when you call your dad to tell him about your softball game.

That moment when you call your mom to tell her about a simple thing that made you smile.

That moment when your brother sends you a photo from grocery shopping.

That moment when you receive a card in the mail with a hand written note.

That moment when you tell someone your middle name.

Moments.... so many moments. So many memories. So much laughter. So many smiles. So many experiences. So much living each day. Life.

Hope everyone has a great week, and I sure am going to try to keep up with my blog a bit better again. It's important to me. Hope you enjoy my style this post and take from it whatever makes you smile. Mucho amor to you all! Mucho amor = much love in Spanish. :-)