Bermuda Dreams

Last night I attended a wonderful dinner hosted by the Bermuda Department of Tourism.  Filet Mignon, Red wine, Hazelnut Chocolate Torte and lively conversation.

During the presentation we were shown scenes of the Bermuda beaches and golf courses. We saw pictures of resorts that were more beautiful than I could ever have imagined.  Spacious rooms and lobbies, gorgeous restaurants, peaceful spas and so much more.......

Today I am so appreciative for the opportunity to expand my dreaming.  Now I dream of staying at these resorts, savoring delicious food at the restaurants, getting a couples massage and sitting on those beautiful pink sand beaches watching a sun rise and a sunset. 

Here's to the Good Life!

Blessed With A To Do List

Having just moved I have gotten behind on my to do list.  Little things slipping through the cracks for days and big things staring me down.  So today at lunch break I grabbed my day planner, all my scribbled notes and my cell phone and headed for a quiet spot.

I began making my calls and as the kind lady at the other end assured me that all was well  - I had not forgotten anything, a quiet ease came over me as I remembered that things always work out for me.  People are always kind to me.  I always make my deadlines and I am always greeted with kindness with any of my requests.  I always see beauty through out my day.  I always make it through my to do list on time.

I relaxed then as I made call after call - knowing all is well - knowing that my to do list had just reminded me of how blessed I really am.

Here's to the Good Life!

Seis de Mayo

Jim and I took Saturday off and did mostly Nothing!  The first time in a long time and it felt good to just be still.  However, we knew we were missing Cinco de Mayo so we decided Seis de Mayo would be our day for celebration.

We had dinner tonight at a simple Mexican restaurant.  And we let the Universe do it's magic.  Bringing to us the perfect outdoor table.  The perfect breeze coupled with the perfect drinks.  The perfect waitress and delicious food.  Lively conversation and dappling sun rays.

All in all - the Perfect 6th day of May!

Here's to the Good Life!  

My 3rd Floor Nest

Jim and I are all moved into our new house and I have set up the 3rd floor for my office.  I have a little path from the stairway to my computer with boxes stacked about waist high through out the room.  My printer is not connected, my files are not in the cabinet, and desk "stuff"  sits in an open box by my feet.

Yet I sit here looking out my window at the horizon of beautiful trees, blackened in the setting sun.  I see the lights of an airplane gliding by without sound, and I see shades of gray and black and blue in the layers of clouds blocking my view of the moon.

I do not want to interrupt my evening unpacking boxes, putting files away, and all that stuff.  I want to sit here and enjoy for a few moments the beauty outside my 3rd floor nest!

Here's to the Good Life!

Settling More

Jim and I have spent the past two weeks moving from our apartment to a beautiful 3 story home.  This weekend we finally got everything unpacked and put away and we are enjoying the spaciousness and the endless weekend possibilities.  Our bikes and kayaks and golf clubs are close by in our garage, as planned.  The beautiful kitchen is stocked with all our dishes, the pantry is full of opportunities for creativity, and everyday feels brand new and exciting.  Yet, even with the newness we know we are settling in to the wonderful North Carolina living.  Mountains to the west, ocean to the east and here we are wrapped in each other's love - enjoying the good life!

Here's to more Good Living!

Squirrels Running In Circles

I am blessed to sit by 3 windows in my office with a view of the front yard and walkway flanked by two beautiful huge oak trees.  I often get distracted with the activity on Myrtle Street - deliveries, clients and co-workers dashing by my window - to get to work or to book travel.  People walking their dogs - or dogs walking their people.  Semi trucks backing up to the middle school with precious lunch cargo, and parents lining up at 2:45 to pick up their children.  I often see families walking down Myrtle to the Belmont City park - just a half a block a way.  I notice the mail person, the Fed Ex guy and UPS one too - each of them trying to memorize my last name as I sign for packages in a scribble that is not discernible - not to them anyway.

And as I pause today because of a flicker of activity to my right, I see two grey squirrels in the middle of Myrtle running in circles, happy as can be.  I assume happy as can be - and it gives me joy to imagine their joy - in the middle of Myrtle Street - running in circles.  Maybe I should try that too.....

Here's to the Good Life!

Stories to Tell

I have not written for several weeks and often I catch myself thinking of a title for a story.  We drove the blue ridge parkway - only a few miles - yet the beauty captured us, heart and soul.  We went camping, hiking, sightseeing, and all the while I am thinking of my stories to tell.

Jim and I moved to a new rental home, celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary, planned a trip to Aruba and all the while my joy stories are rumbling around inside me.

My Journey of Joy is really Stories of Joy - moments captured in writing - joy given to words.

Here's to the Good Life!