So my sweet, darling, lovely boyfriend informs me last weekend that the date of his sister's wedding has changed to 3 weeks later than originally planned. Then he asks if it would be too much trouble to change my flight. Clearly he has never flown internationally or lived in a country where the Patriot act makes it reasonable to change the security level to orange if someone tries to make any changes to plane reservations. But I promised him I would try, knowing that it would be impossible if not at least cost-prohibitive. With a small miracle and hours of stressful phone calls, during which i was supposed to begetting actual work done, I was able to change my travel arrangements. I am able to keep the exact same plans just moved to 3 weeks later. And the fare actually went DOWN a whopping $.07 so I got a refund! woohoo! After successfully making the changes and informing my beloved of my new plans, i discovered that I had actually booked myself a 3 week vacation instead of 2! So after yet another panicked phone call and some little white lies, I was able to get the return date changed to the correct one so that I am now within the parameters of a "practical" vacation.
While I was sitting there on hold waiting to see if the airline was going to allow me to make the change without another penatly fee or a notify to the FBI, I started thinking about how quickly things happen that if they happen the other way could change our lives dramatically. For example, I had a few moments of stress while waiting for her answer and sighed relief and went back to my day when she said I could easily change my ticket but it could have just as easily gone the other way. That is a minor example but I think it comes down to gratitude for the little miracles in our lives. Being greatful that you just missed getting in that car accident or your doctor calling and saying the tests were normal or thinking that you have lost your wallet and instead finding it under your bed. Anyone of those things that cause us momentary worry or panic but then are easily forgotten when all is well are the same things that if they had gone the other way could have changed our lives forever, or at least been a giant pain in the ass. So this post is dedicated to gratitude for the millions of times when things go our way and disaster is averted, even if we don't know it is even happening.
26 February 2008
22 February 2008
Leap Year Miracle
Whoa! Long time no post. I haven't had much to say. It's been time to hibernate but now I am slowly waking up. The past few months have been only moderately interesting but nothing really of note. But thought it was time for an update. So here are a few tidbits, in no particular order.
Lunar Eclipse: I tried to check this out. I was excited that it would be at a decent hour and easy to see from my location, but alas there was a nice blanket of clouds that came over and blocked it out. I went outside around the time it was supposed to start and looked all around to see if there might be a break in the clouds. It was eerie as the glow from the street lights created a dome feel. As I looked all around I spotted something floating about 30 feet in the air. It hardly moved, just in small spurts. It took forever to fly out of site. UFO, you ask? No, just a mylar balloon but totally can see how people mistake ordinary things for UFOs.
Mercury Retrograde: I think this, as usual, kicked my ass. It kept me stagnant, even the toxins in my body took up shop and just lingered for weeks. Very strange. I felt so off, achy, not able to sleep but exhausted. I wouldn't blame this on poor backwards Mercury, but the day it went straight I felt 10 times better. So annoying.
Self-Improvements: I woke up one day and decided that there were somethings I needed to take care of. Within 2 weeks time I changed my diet, renewed my gym membership, made an appointment with a counselor and signed me and Lulu up for dog obedience. All have been very helpful. Just doing what I can to keep busy and on track.
Dinner with the South Africans: So kind of randomly I got invited to dinner at the home of a gay couple whom one of them is South African. The dinner party also consisted of a man, wife and adult daughter also from SA. We had a lovely conversation and it was so great to talk to people about the land, people, food, etc. As well as to talk to them about their lives here. They were all very supportive of Sam and wanted to hear all about it and said they hope to meet him soon.
Travel Plans: After my dinner and an invitation from Sam and his family to attend his sister's wedding in May, I decided to take the leap and make some reservations. So I found a great flight from SLC for a good price that flies through Amsterdam. Of course then I found a way to stay there a few days on my way to SA. I am very excited. It just makes the trip that much more of and adventure. Sam is what makes it worth it but if I can throw on some additional treats then all the better. Traveling alone is becoming easier but it will be an interesting experience to spend 2 days in a foreign country, totally alone.
Lunar Eclipse: I tried to check this out. I was excited that it would be at a decent hour and easy to see from my location, but alas there was a nice blanket of clouds that came over and blocked it out. I went outside around the time it was supposed to start and looked all around to see if there might be a break in the clouds. It was eerie as the glow from the street lights created a dome feel. As I looked all around I spotted something floating about 30 feet in the air. It hardly moved, just in small spurts. It took forever to fly out of site. UFO, you ask? No, just a mylar balloon but totally can see how people mistake ordinary things for UFOs.
Mercury Retrograde: I think this, as usual, kicked my ass. It kept me stagnant, even the toxins in my body took up shop and just lingered for weeks. Very strange. I felt so off, achy, not able to sleep but exhausted. I wouldn't blame this on poor backwards Mercury, but the day it went straight I felt 10 times better. So annoying.
Self-Improvements: I woke up one day and decided that there were somethings I needed to take care of. Within 2 weeks time I changed my diet, renewed my gym membership, made an appointment with a counselor and signed me and Lulu up for dog obedience. All have been very helpful. Just doing what I can to keep busy and on track.
Dinner with the South Africans: So kind of randomly I got invited to dinner at the home of a gay couple whom one of them is South African. The dinner party also consisted of a man, wife and adult daughter also from SA. We had a lovely conversation and it was so great to talk to people about the land, people, food, etc. As well as to talk to them about their lives here. They were all very supportive of Sam and wanted to hear all about it and said they hope to meet him soon.
Travel Plans: After my dinner and an invitation from Sam and his family to attend his sister's wedding in May, I decided to take the leap and make some reservations. So I found a great flight from SLC for a good price that flies through Amsterdam. Of course then I found a way to stay there a few days on my way to SA. I am very excited. It just makes the trip that much more of and adventure. Sam is what makes it worth it but if I can throw on some additional treats then all the better. Traveling alone is becoming easier but it will be an interesting experience to spend 2 days in a foreign country, totally alone.
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