How does it already feel like year and it's only January 22? (I technically know the answer. I wish I didn't but...)
In order to not be overwhelmed by the suck that is permeating the world, I made the decision to start looking for the little things that give me joy. Some days are easier than others, but even if it's the faintest glimmer, it still counts.
I do have a current favorite that I get to experience most days on my commute to work. Kids here wait for the school bus on various corners and they are all adorable. However, there is one young girl that I estimate to be around 9 who waits by herself. Every single time I drive by, she is in the middle of a dance routine. And she gives it 110%.
She is living her best life on that corner rain or shine. She is busting all the moves and the smile on her face and the lack of caring who sees her just makes me smile. And she's good! I wonder what song she has playing in her head, if the dances are improvised or something choreographed in her bedroom or dance class, what she is imagining as she breaks it down and if she realizes how cool she is.
I've had the urge to yell out in support of her, but the last thing I want to do is hinder her corner dance routine. So, I quietly smile as I drive by and whisper a quiet "you go girl". And then I crank up my radio and take a moment to enjoy whatever song comes across my airwaves. If she only knew that she makes at least one person smile...
Other glimmers I have noticed lately and in no particular order are:
- the sparkling frost that covers all the bare tree branches during this current cold snap
- the feel of my dog's warm breath on my neck when he sleeps close at night
- how new, warm socks feel on my feet after taking them out of the dryer
- giggles coming from deep within my nanny kids on a whim
- distant hoots at night from barred owls that hang out in our neighborhood
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