Small joys are still joys!

And so the 10th week of 2021 is over. Thus far, the year has been anything but stellar, but I truly hope with the vaccine being administered nationally that a lot of the restrictions can be safely lifted without complacency on everyone's part. 

Today is March 12, a day for me to remember Mom, and also it is Alfred Hitchcock Day. Normally, I would have no idea it was Hitchcock's day, but Alexa told me about it this morning, so I am wondering how to incorporate honoring Mom and celebrating Alfred all at the same time. Maybe I should wait until twilight, go stand on the deck, look skyward and in a deep voice say "Good Evening, Mom". In truth, if they were here both Mom and Dad would be laughing if I did that.

 Friday: My Beloved sister mentioned a show she and my BIL have been watching, Tell Me Your Secrets. If you enjoy a mystery series, do not begin this unless you plan on binging. I would not call it a great show and there were some serious believability issues, but it sucked me right in and by the end of Friday night I had watched/listened to 5 episodes. 

Saturday: TheHub worked most of the day Saturday while I watched/listened to several more episodes of Tell Me Your Secrets as I did some more organization and housework. (Yes, I finished it!)

Sunday: I stayed in our bedroom (I was reading a book and lost track of the time) until our online church service was mid-way over, so I had to watch it later. After it was over we had our Webex Sunday school class. It was great seeing faces and interacting (even virtually) with our friends.  Later in the afternoon we drove around looking at other potential neighborhoods. (TheHub's idea) I am still not interested at all in moving!  

Monday: Made some huge gains getting some of the lake place stuff sorted, out away or put in boxes to donate. I fondly call it regaining the living room and dining room. The basement, well, that is another story entirely.

Tuesday: I forgot to list anything on Tuesday that gave me great joy, but there are always small joys. Some days just waking up to a spring day, seeing the cardinals nesting in the back yard, and the new neighbor's cat who looks like a tiny leopard is joyful. I did finish the book I was reading and began a new one.

Wednesday:  Beautiful spring day, perfect for grocery shopping? It would have been a perfect day for so much more_______after more people are vaccinated, right? Happily, I also finished reading the book I started Tuesday.

Thursday: My sister and I met at Mom's house to get all of Mom's tax information in order and off to her accountant. I am unsure if the joy is getting everything together or if the joy is the relief of never having to do it again for Mom. Nonetheless it was joyful! Then I made a serious mistake Thursday night. I started reading a new book and once I start one I can't put it down.

Have a great week and celebrate the joys you find daily. The choice is ours to look for happiness.