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Simple Joys.

It is that time of the day where I get to sit in my corner and sip a cup of coffee and start typing away on my laptop. last year when I wanted to start writing, I was reading up some tips as to how to get started on writing. One of the things was to create your own space where you feel comfortable and write, that is something that resonated well with me. needless to say I wasn't quite successful in being able to do that and I kept putting it off because something or the other kept coming up and I pushed the whole writing thing to the back of my mind. This year I made a strong resolution to give it a try a wholehearted attempt, so I think somehow I was able to get it done. I feel so good sitting here and writing. The time that I sit to write is something I am really enjoying, it is that time that I have only to myself. It is especially great to write at night because there is no disturbance of any sort, just playing some music and letting my thoughts flow. 

Today was not much of a productive day but it had some good moments. Today's post is going to feel more like a gratitude journal than a blog post, nevertheless, the good moments in life need to appreciated, it is these things that help us to keep going when the going gets tough. 

I made a full roast chicken for dinner, it is not the first time I made it, but first time I made it in a proper oven. I put in a lot of vegetables along with the chicken, We prepared it together before putting it in the oven, that togetherness is something I cherish, I like to cook but there is something about doing it with the people you love that makes the experience even more enjoyable.  It came out pretty fine I think, once I cut it, we were so engrossed in eating that we hardly talked much so,  I am guessing it was good! I was thinking of what changes I could make to improve it it make it differently as I was eating it. Actually I love preparing meals like this. It was, simple, balanced and filling at the same time. Of late we don't always eat together, so having food together also was something I felt good about today. We have been sitting at the Dining table only on special occasions, so today felt like one even though it was just a normal day. 

Today  happens to be one of my friend's birthday, even though I have met her only a few months ago, I have grown so fond of her, she has been a great sense of comfort, She has always been so warm and welcoming. One thing I must admit is even though I was really devastated with the whole episode with ASA PU, I have met some truly incredible women in the recent few months and it gives me great strength to be associated with them. One of the major mile stones pre corona was becoming a part of a women's group, it was through this that I met my friend. I really sad that I couldn't wish her initially, but had a great conversation with her, it was so heart warming , I felt so happy after I spoke to her. 

Another pleasant moment I had today was when I shoed my husband something that I had written few days back, after reading it he had the sweetest smile on his face. I feel so optimistic when he appreciates something because he is my worst critic, we had a pleasant conversation about it and exchanged our views. I felt really happy in that moment. 

But something that really made my day even better was when I was interrupted while writing this post, as I was settling into my place and began writing, I got a call, it was my friend from college, I almost missed her call. But I was so happy that I spoke with her. We spoke for almost two and a half hours. We spoke about so many things, things that are currently going on in our lives, our insecurities, our emotions buried deep within, our doubts, things that made us angry and things that made us happy. We haven't been able to talk for a long time, each time we thought of calling the other person, we were always caught up in something or the other so I am really glad that we finally got that time. 

For the past few days I have been filling my mood tracker with either neutral or blah, but today was truly pleasant, I don't think I have felt that in a while. I am usually preoccupied, worried, anxious, sad, neutral or over excited. It is nice to feel good. 
I am not going to write a philosophical discourse about simple joys, today I am just thankful for the simple things that made me happy. 

As Part of my new challenge, I have indeed started reading the Age of Innocence, and I like it, I have done a tiny but of background reading about the time it was written. But I want to read some more before I share my thoughts on it, the real reason is I am enjoying reading it and I want to get back to it not, so I am going to stop here for today. 

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