More simple pleasures

Reading Ally's post tonight at work reminded me of another simple pleasure I so quickly forget in life. The pleasure of friends, fall and walking. Saturday night not much was going on and Shea and I were at home. Shea had a movie in mind to watch, but there was a need to fill our stomachs first. Oddly on this occasion we were not craving the typical girls night items (chocolate, ice cream or chocolate ice cream) but on this particular night Hummus was the desire. We decided to walk and The Jerusalem Bakery was the destination. Thanks to the flip-flops Shea was wearing, the typical speed to my canter was mellowed. It was a blessing causing me to slow, to enjoy, to relax. Why I feel the need to move at such a pace even when there is not a deadline to meet I don't know, its ingrained. But I was forced to slow and I am grateful. The night was beautiful, the company even better. And the hummus spectacular. Props to peaceful nights.

Beer, BBQ And A Good Book

I never understood what a beautiful combination the three of these could be until tonight. The evening started with a small blessing...I didn't have to work after all. Thus began the brilliance of the evening. Quick jont to the store to pick up some Boulevard. Already had brauts and chicken at home. (You gotta take full advantage of a buring fire when you are a single women.) Start up the grill - ok so that wasn't as smooth as I would of liked. Finally, kick back, read, sip some Boulevard and smell the wonderful fragrance of the dinner you are soon to enjoy. The evening was perfect, temperature you could hardly feel and no breeze to flip the pages. So quickly I forget the simple things in life. Let this not be forgotten. :)