flotsam and jetsam
September 9, 2007
Normally, I jot down some thoughts during the week so that I can remember what happened come Sunday night when it’s time for my mental download. I don’t know how my week escaped without me making note of a single thing, but somehow it did. All I seem to be able to recall, unaided, is what Natalie and I have been up to this week. Here goes…
- We have a new “walkie-talkie” tradition. Most days we’ve gone for a walk after work, and it’s always a great time for us to download with each other about our day.
- We also take real lunch breaks. Wow. I haven’t done that regularly in a long time. That’s a habit I’m
hopingplanning to continue with. Slowing down mid-day is good for my soul.
- Yesterday we drove to a city about 2 hours away to do some shopping and catch a movie. It was great to get out of town, and although I was tired, I enjoyed getting to drive for such a long road trip. (I am so in love with us having our own car. It’s amazing.)
- We now do Thrive Church on Thursday nights, which makes Sundays — refreshingly — a day of real “Sabbath rest”. Today was absolutely perfect. Slept late. Lounged around in PJs till noon. Got some work done. Caught up on some blogs. Packed away my winter clothes and went through all my summer stuff. Looked through old pictures. Shared conversation, tears, hugs, and laughter. Perfect day indeed. For both of us.
- My hombre comes home a week from tomorrow! (Okay, that’s not me-and-Natalie related in anyway, but definitely worth celebrating!)
Sounds like a great week to me!!
Driving is one of my very favorite things to do – the bigger the vehicle the better.
Awesome! I’m so glad you and Natalie are getting so much out of this visit. It’s SO regreshing to the soul to spend time with friends.
that’s great about sundays! so glad you are enjoying this time!
This Natalie person sounds like she is good to have around. I bet if you asked her she would say she is having one of the most enjoyable times of her life.
sounds to me that this natalie girl should just hear from God and stay and then maybe she can help to round of a perfect week with a puppy we can all take on walks and play with….who’s hombre..i only know bonita cordita….whats next mexican salsa.. sinco demayo?..
I’d venture to guess the general vote would be for her to stay for a while.
I like her, and I like you.
I’m glad you have eachother.
I’m seeing iron sharpening iron before my very eyes. Thanks for letting me hang out with the two of you.
I love you,
-Becca