#happyhappyhappy

There were a couple of things about today (which isn't even over yet) that have just plain and simple made me happy.

1) I've had my phone shut off much of the day and haven't missed it. Yay!

2) I rode the glass elevator at the Central Library three times. Ok, you need to let me explain this for a minute. Our new (within the past five years maybe?) Central Library is gorgeous. The design is amazing, the skyline views from the full-window walls on the upper floors are breathtaking, the reading areas are cozy, the parking is a breeze (two-hour validation, baby). I could spend the whole day here and just be in my glory. But here's one of the best parts: one of the three elevators is glass!  Something about this is just so cool to me. When I need to pick up a (homeschool) book here, my sons know that an inevitable part of the journey, even when the book is located on the first floor, is a ride on the glass elevator. Today I was by myself and rode it twice. JUST BECAUSE. I even unexpectedly rode it a third time bc I needed to use a restroom and was directed to the eighth floor by an employee. What do you know? GOD IS GOOD because both on the way up and the way down, although I was resigned to use whatever elevator opened first, the glass one was the one that opened!  It's like it knew the delight this silly middle-aged woman gets from a 20-second ride. This entire experience made me #happyhappyhappy.

Added happy moment: I had to stop by the Pacific Beach library too, which is five blocks from the ocean. Although I didn't have time to drive by this makes-me-peaceful place of mine, I could see it, and it made me smile.

3) I went to Bath and Body Works with the generous gift card given to me by my oldest son and daughter in law for Christmas and made out huge due to their January sale. I even have a balance left on the card!  I LOVE Bath and Body Works but only shop there when I have a gift card because, well, one-income budget. I am #happyhappyhappy to get in the shower before church tonight.

4) I made chickpea caesar tacos for lunch with THE most amazing sauce. Again, just #happyhappyhappy.

5) I took all the Christmas ornaments off the tree, organized them, and uncluttered the bin we keep them in. Next December we are going to open up the bin and I am going to be so pleased with myself. The tree is now outside, awaiting its decimation by my husband and eventual (because that's what rednecks do, smile) burning in the firepit. (WHY can't we just recycle it like everyone else? I don't know. I just don't know.)

There are still about six hours left before I head to bed with my book, but this day has been an incredible winner so far. And when simple things make your heart light and free and joyful, you should treasure them...and you should write them down.