Why It is "GREAT" To Be Me ... Probably Not What You Think

Why in the world would I claim, "It is great to be me?" One might first imagine that the reason is that it is a mere 10 minutes until 5 and I am already in my favorite Folly Beach tee, old blue flannels & fuzzy slippers.  Or maybe it is because a certain WW II project has been turned in & presented ... and I must say a cetain curly haired kid I know knocked it out of the ball park.  Possibly it is that another kid I adore took a hit, shed a tear & yet dusted himself off and put himself back in the game ... I just love that spirit.  And yet it may be that a ball of fire little guy gave me just the chuckle I needed when I relayed today's events ... perspective is an amazing thing ... Oh, yes just a few reasons Me is a good thing ... But let's get to the real reason of me liking me today ...

Grumpy, Late, Rushed, Grumpy ... All ways my morning started.  Definite bright spots occured --- Funny how those moments keep popping up to try to steer you towards the light.  Morning seemed to be on track to get better & even held a little promise of things to come ... And then me, myself was asked a very simple question that I did not answer so well.  Now if there is one thing I know how to do it is talk ... So to say I am bothered when my words fail me is an understatement.  

Enter another bright spot ... "Come on, Me --- Brighten Up!"  So I shake off the negative, invite my hubby to lunch, he agrees and I set off on a couple of errands before we meet.  At this point there is no lady like way to describe what comes next ... So please forgive --- I wipe what a think is a random rain drop off of my face and realize that water it is not.  I am not sure what the birds have against us ... but really.  So, on with the tale .... I have nothing in my car or bag except tissue paper, the kind you wrap with, and hand sanitizer.  And so the clean - up begins.  The hair is now a greasy mess (and believe it or not NO pony tail holder) and I have a very clean yet "not" clean smell.

Cancel lunch ... Are you kidding?  Day proceeds ...

Now how does this day show greatness?  Let me explain ...

1. Even when I take myself too seriously & fret over each answer - a simple something, like a bird with bad timing, swoops in and takes my mind in a new direction ...
2. Even when I show up for lunch not well groomed I can get a chuckle out of the man I adore & cherish ...
3. Even when I show up a little out of sorts a girlfriend says, "You look skinny --- hair not so great" but YEA for the skinny ...
4. Even when I feel tired, overwhelmed & unsure I realize that today is May 18th ... Big Deal - Not really ... But yesterday was the 17th & I didn't stop and make a note of it ... Healing is a WONDERFUL thing!!!

I am guessing we all have days like today ... What if we all simply shake it off to GREATEST ... Days like today remind me that I am LIVING ... Life is a journey - BUMPY, SMOOTH, TREACHEROUS ... I am so thankful to be TRAVELING ... birds & all!!!

Your Journey Makes YOU GREAT ... It is as SIMPLE as that!

much love, me