A Really Great Day

There are so many topics that I cannot wait to delve into for future posts here. I already have a notebook full of ideas and a file of pictures just waiting for a little attention. You see, I am one of “those” people. I can't really turn off unless I'm asleep, and even then I will sometimes dream of things I am doing in my waking life. It can be exhausting, and occasionally it can get the better of me. So, from time to time, I force myself to disconnect, stop all projects, slow way down, and just be. Yesterday was one of those days.

I am a morning person, so when I woke nearly in tears from the mental exhaustion of my work week and just wanted to go back to sleep, I knew it was a day for nothing. My loving husband caught on to just what I needed immediately. After some sweet affection and a couple cups of coffee perfection, my dearest recommend a rare treat... breakfast out. We feasted on the delights of such southern favorites as buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, and sausage at one of our local Mom and Pop's where you can still get breakfast including tip for around $10. Amazing! It's like food therapy.

Just when I thought the morning couldn't get any better, my precious man took me for a drive in the country. We drove to a place I know where goats roam and you sometimes have to stop for guineas to cross the road. Clouds that had covered the sky earlier began to move, and in poetic, ironic beauty, the sky opened to reveal a glorious afternoon. The remainder of the day was spent just as lazily. We played a game and dined on popcorn, we went for a long liesurely bike ride, we played with the chickens, and finally we took a refreshing swim to cool us off.

After our showers, we wrapped our perfect day by sharing a bottle of wine over a dinner that we prepared together. Each component of our meal consisted of home and locally grown foods. It was beautiful. I wish I had taken pictures. As I lay in bed later in the evening, I remembered and was greatful that I am truly blessed in so many ways. My eyelids were heavy with a happy tiredness, and when I fell into dreams, all was right in my world.