Time for Joys

Another week has passed with seven days to find joys. I hope I am never too preoccupied with myself that I cannot recognize the joys I am given each and every day. I look forward to reading these on New Year's Eve and reliving the entire year's worth of happy things.

And now there are only 9 weeks left in 2021! Slow down time! 

Friday: My beloved sister and I went shopping. Neither of us have bought clothes in several years and, though what I own is still perfectly good, I am tired of it. I decided to give it to a couple of non-profits who clothe women who are looking for, or just got their first jobs. I had no idea how many local females live under someone's thumb and are never "allowed" to be self sufficient until they have reached the point of no return. I hope these will help them along their journey.

And now I own a few new things (to liven my wardrobe a little) that will go with the things I decided to keep.

Later Friday, TheHub and I did our usual date night, but this time we drove to the bluff to watch the sunset before we picked up our takeout dinner. I am so grateful there is somewhere so close for us to watch the sunsets. On any given day there are about 10 cars parked there to do the same.

Saturday: We began our Saturday as we usually do, with a stop at the produce stand. Afterward we ran a couple of errands, a quick stop at Aldi, and the bank before coming home to put up groceries. There is a huge joy just having another set of hands to unload them.

We had a cup of coffee then ran out to do some "eyes on" research on an item we are purchasing as our joint Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas, Valentines, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and any other special occasion day of 2021 gift. 

When we had finished our recon, we had an al fresco lunch as a nearby burger joint, before coming home just in time for TheHub to get ready to go to the ball game with Son2. I was able to stay home with DIL2 and we almost watched the game, but mostly talked. Alabama won. Roll Tide!

Sunday: We streamed our church service while drinking coffee and enjoying the gorgeous day. Afterward we ran a couple of quick errands then came home. I am pretty sure a nap ensued!

Monday: Lazy was my key word for the day. I sat on the porch (it was gorgeous) and read, then came inside to "work". I did manage to remove excess (for Goodwill) from the kitchen while I watched/listened to two movies.

Tuesday: TheHub and I had an absolutely wonderful anniversary dinner. 

Wednesday:  I went to my Wednesday class and was thrilled to be able to interact with some real live people. I have missed contact with others. Fortunately everyone in the class is not only vaccinated, but everyone but me has had their booster. I was supposed to have it earlier but life got in the way. I am getting it either today or tomorrow.

Thursday: Thursday began as a gray and overcast day after an overnight rain which is ushering in much cooler temperatures. I had nowhere to go so I stayed home to do exciting things like laundry and such. Though I am still wearing flip flops in the house my walks in the yard suggest it is no longer a good thing to wear them other than inside. Sigh! They are so stinking comfortable. 

There is a certain joy when it is dark and drizzling to be able to stay inside. . .and read!

So enjoy your week and seek out the joys in it. They are always there even if you have to hunt for them.

I stole the line below from a comment on another blog, but I loved it and think it is a great ending for the weeks joys. I might continue to use it as a closing every Friday.

May All Your Weeds Be Wildflowers,

Anne