...Except the ones in my head from our morning walk. I had expected to be in on the treadmill today because of the big storm that came through overnight. But the skies were only cloudy (not dropping moisture) - we played peek-a-boo with the moon and some stars and it was just lovely to be out. I love when the temps are crisp enough to require bundling up but the wind stays mostly calm so the cold doesn't go all the way through my body. My morning walks remain the very best way to start the day.
Yesterday was our Tuesday-cheap-day at the movies. Wicked. (Part 1) I absolutely loved it. I have personally seen the professional touring play 4 times. And I could see it another four times without hesitation. There definitely are parts of the play that I dislike. But the overall thing about friends and especially the song "For Good" really resonate with me. I haven't had many really good friends throughout my life. I guess there's a part of me that longs for that. Anyway, I loved the movie, even at 2 1/2 hours long. The singing was fabulous, the actresses well cast, the special effects just right - the whole thing was a total success for me.
There's one more movie on my radar that I am hoping to get tickets to. It's been just grand to be able to see some really good movies again at the theater. (Though I completely understand I'm the outlier when it comes to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It was still worth the Tuesday ticket price.)
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. I've always liked that particular holiday. I try to find things to be grateful for every day, though admittedly some days are harder for that than others. I like that there's not so much commercialism attached to the holiday. It'll be small for us this year. I can no longer do the big breakfast that I've done for quite a few years in an effort to get most of our family here and still accommodate all the needs to spend every holiday with other family. Last time I did the breakfast, it about did me in. But my desire and hope for ages was to have all my kids together one time - that happened that year. We are never going to be a really close-knit family and I bear all the responsibility for that. I'm not good at the party thing like the other in-laws are. And I'm not good socially and I don't do well with tons of people around. That makes big family get-togethers challenging for me. One of the things that I've mostly failed at over the years.
So, anyway, it's fine. We'll have our daughter and grandson. Our son in Utah county isn't feeling well and I worry about his car being safe to travel this far. Our oldest daughter is spending some much needed time with her own children - she has rarely managed to celebrate holidays in her own home and I'm so happy she's making that a priority this year. And our other son and family are in Hawaii (we think with her parents). At least when they're out of town, I have no hopes or expectations that any effort will be made to connect with us. So four people is doable for me. Smaller, simpler, low-key: just right.
I came across this article that I enjoyed. There are lots of things that we should be grateful for that we take for granted. Remember To Be Grateful For These
I'm grateful for a few people who seem happy to know me. I visited a church friend the other day, then received an unexpected phone call from my yoga friend when she received the birthday card I sent, and that same night we went spur-of-the-moment to dinner with our couple-friends. That was a lovely day. I loved all the interaction, I had quite a few laughter moments and I felt seen and valued. And while I know life isn't all about me, that day felt good.
I mentioned this morning on our walk, looking at all the white covered roofs that I'm so grateful we were able to have our roof done a couple years ago. Now if we can only get the furnaces taken care of without monstrous expense, I'll be even more grateful for the warmth they're providing. I'm grateful for apparent improvement in my foot and for the generous nature of our two daughters. And yes, I'm grateful for this life.
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