crazy Saturday 10

10 great things about this Saturday...

1. Yoga class ROCKED this morning.  Just the fact that I was able to go rocked!  After having to miss the past three Saturday morning classes, I was giddy to be able to attend today.  One of my favourite instructors teaches on Saturday mornings - - she's got this great energy, and encourages us to try all of these crazy ass poses that I'd never have believed I could do until, gradually, I begin to be able to do them!  Case in point?  This morning I actually was able to get my foot behind my head.  It's still a bit "hunch-y", but it got there - - each of them did!   
2. After Yoga class, I hoofed it over to drop off my Submission packet for a local, juried art show.  There was a mix-up, and I was supposed to bring in my *art* today, not just the CD of images.  Sucks, right?  Except the curator opened up my package, took a look at my contact sheet of thumbnails, and said "Wow.  These are REALLY good.   How possible is it that you'll have something ready if I come early tomorrow, before the Juror arrives, and get them in for you then?"  Um, VERY possible.  It felt *awesome* to have that kind of enthusiastic response from her and I decided right then and there that I would somehow make it happen.
3. I made it happen.  Three, framed pieces in my car, ready to be taken over to the Gallery first thing tomorrow morning.  Phew!
4. It was a wonderful day spent with friends.  We had our last soccer games of the season (my husband coaches two Little League teams, and I'm basically responsible for making sure he gets there, dressed, an all...   heh.)   Great games, a lot of laughs, and two end-of-season parties to enjoy.
5. Take-out for dinner, which meant I didn't have to come home after a day of racing from Yoga classes to Galleries to soccer fields to camera shops to frame shops to soccer fields, etc... and still whip up a meal at the end of it.  Horray for convenience food now and then!
6. The Soy Caramel Macchiato I treated myself to in between errands today.  Just because it's yummy.
7. Two episodes of Dexter to enjoy with my guy after we put our children to bed tonight, which will be very soon!
8. The hot shower I just took.  It's sometimes just the simple stuff, right?
9. I loved the weather today.  It was overcast and windy and cool, but not chilly enough for a sweater.  We had a teeny bit of drizzle late in the afternoon, but nothing major - - just enough to freshen things up a bit.
10. I get to go sit on the couch now with a big glass of iced water, and do nothing.  No more errands, no more to frame, no lunches to make for tomorrow.  Tomorrow is a day with no where that I *have* to be (except for the morning Gallery drop-off), and I'm grateful for that right now.  Looking forward to a day of rest is something that brings me joy this Saturday evening.

I hope you had a good Saturday, too!

top 10

Yeah, yeah... so it's 10:30 and I have Friday brain and can't string together 5 sentences;  what can you do?

Here's an idea - the top 10 things about my day:

1. It was *beautiful*.  Sunny and crisp, the perfect Fall day.  Jeans and a long-sleeved t-shirt, no jacket needed.  Perfect.
2. I had a breakfast date with my husband.  Much laughter and catching up after a busy week for both of us. The coffee was good, too.
3. A book that I'd ordered came in the mail from Amazon today.  Just in time for the weekend - gotta love it!
4. My house is clean.  I'm really trying to do a general, quick tidy each evening and not let things get out of control.  As a result, it only took 15 minutes after school  to get it ship-shape:  I vacuumed, my eldest girl mopped.  Voila!  Clean house!
5. I enjoyed a backyard fire with my girls after dinner.  I loved sitting with them, talking about their days and sipping a mug of tea.  The stars twinkling overhead, and barely a breeze on this warm, clear night.
6. Connecting with a friend this afternoon.  I'm grateful for the meaningful relationships I have in my life - people that I can really talk with.
7. Fun time Skype'ing with my sister-in-law tonight.  
8. The Thanksgiving Blend cup of coffee I treated myself to this afternoon.... well, it's a limited time thing, ya know.  Who can blame me?
9. A new candle burning on the mantle - cinnamon pecan.   It's a little thing that makes me feel happy.
10. Soon to tuck into a warm, cozy bed with a new book  - the night air cooling down and making it feel even more wonderful under the covers.

"Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere."  - Margaret Wise Brown