Thankful

Yesterday should by any account have been a challenging day, but somehow it wasn't that stressful and I still feel happy...there must be some medical explanation for this. Bad things come in 3s: 1) Had man expose himself to me while I was running on an isolated part of Shoal Creek Trail, 2) had half of my front tooth fall out while flossing my teeth, 3) bike stolen.

At the end of the day I went and laid out by Barton Springs and watched the bats swooping over the water and clouds with lightening roll in. I knew I should be a bit upset, but all my friends think it's comical because when I start talking about it I can't stop laughing and oddly enough after an hour of laying out watching the clouds I felt very thankful. Things to be thankful for:

-A few years ago I would have been too depressed for any of the things to have happened. I wouldn't have been out running 8 miles so I wouldn't have run into the weirdo, I would have been too lethargic to take care of basic hygiene (like flossing) so my tooth would still be there, and there's no way I would have had a fantastic job that I love to ride my bike to or the energy to ride a bike so my bike wouldn't have been stolen. It's an amazing change.
-I have a wonderful boss who'll let me use flex time today to talk to the cops and make my dental appointments.
-I'm stable financially, so while I'd rather use the dental money on a flight...I do have money to fix my tooth and to buy a new bike.
-I have wonderful friends who did everything from tell me they love me without a front tooth, to offer wine on the porch, to understanding that I had to reschedule some things, to joining me for swimming/playing in Barton Springs after my hour of quiet time.
-Places like Barton Springs. In the middle of the city I can find quiet and safe spots at night to sit by the water and think.
-Great lazy days. It was a wonderful day! After working so many days in a row I needed time to just do what I wanted and catch up on chores. Friday night spent it with Ara/Sarah. Saturday: planted a butterfly garden with a group of volunteers, worked a little bit, took a nap, caught up on a bunch of chores, met Friends to watch an outdoor swing competition and drink wine, jumped on a trampoline, danced goofily to Russian music with friends in the living room. Sunday: ran 8 miles, volunteered in a creek for a short time, made myself a lovely sandwich fresh mozzarella/fresh basil/tomato/sea salt/crusty bread/garlic/olive oil, took a loooooong nap, read in bed, was contacted by a close friend from High School who I haven't heard from in years, lay out/swam in Barton Springs.

It really is a lovely life.