Friday, April 18, 2008

Sunshine!

Today I'm grateful for....

Being so appreciative of the friendship I've shared with Kevin all these years. Thinking of him yesterday on his birthday, what an amazing person he is.

Watching the sunset from the back of the bike yesterday evening. Every time we ride, I get a little contemplative and think, .... look at me, who'd have thought at 35 this is where I'd be, ...on the back of a Harley with a wonderful man whom I love dearly, the wind in my hair, the beautiful sun on my skin, and just going until it's time to go home.

Looking forward to the ride on Sunday with the chapter members, Ed and Colleen, and Joe and his wife. Making new friends, and creating new experiences.

Being involved in a chapter that includes a lot of more mature individuals who are responsible, know the value of safety and aren't interested in drinking while riding.

That Josh is very strict about his one beer rule while on the bike.

All the sunshine lately, it makes me smile.

Windows open, curtains billowing, daffodils blooming, grass being mowed, buds on the trees, tulips and iris coming up, they'll be blooming soon too.

Our boat being ready to be picked up.

Looking forward to seeing Shelley tonight, my girlfriend from high school who is here from Florida with her husband.

Barb and my dad's relationship smoothing out and coming together.

Chris's new job, less hours, more pay, room for advancement. Yeah Chris!

Picking up Calli shortly and knowing the weekend will go fast, but it will be filled with fun.

Being soooooooo happy the girls are all close in age and all get along so well. They can't wait for their specific weekends and are so excited to be together.

Getting Taylor's birthday all planned out. The girls are going to Merle Norman for consultations and make-up make overs, how fun for 13 year olds who are just starting to be interested in the girlie stuff. Then a sleep over with a bon fire, roasting marshmallows and lots of giggles!

A partner who is soooo considerate, kind, sensitive, strong, intelligent, challenging, motivating, sexy, compassionate, and who loves the way I do. It's amazing, what a difference it makes being with someone who has the same love language as you do, loving him is so easy and uncomplicated. I don't feel myself struggling to get my needs met and to meet his, because of the way we love we just automatically meet each other's needs, aahhh simplicity in love, what a relief and a joy!

My excitement about Josh's idea to plan a large poker run for charity, it's going to be some time in July! What fun! Doing something we love for a good cause, love love love giving!

A phone call from Jess today, knowing it's time to reconnect. I miss her smile.

An upcoming joint birthday celebration for Josh and I on April 26th at Billy and Lisa's. Their graciousness at allowing us to have the party there. Everyone is invited by the way! April 26th around 6pm, bon fire, horse shoes, volley ball?, a keg, food and guaranteed laughs. For those of you that have a long drive, there's plenty of room to pitch a tent or sleep on the floor in the house.

Love in all forms.

Courage.

Intelligence.

Strength.

Compassion.

Motivation.

Vulnerability.

Good things are happening for the people I love.

You my brazenly lucid, amazing, sunny friend who makes things happen!