Summer BBQs

I should be more honest and title this entry "BBQ in the Rain." But I refuse. It is almost July. But it is currently 60 degrees and it looks like there is a tropical rain storm outside of my window.

Last night I had 5 of my favorite people over at my house for a BBQ. We wrapped up in blankets and sat around the small table in the new red chairs I purchased for my deck. It was nice. We laughed a lot but there was some crying too. It was a combination of everything real and everything that creates good and solid relationships. I went to bed with a full heart (and belly) thankful for my people.

I went to PCC for lunch today. PCC is a grocery store with a little market. I got a salad and ate outside (on the covered patio with heat lamps because it was pouring rain). I looked at my salad and felt confused and for a few minutes I was totally lost in my thoughts. I wondered where the tomatos and cucumbers came from. I wondered how much work was done to create my delicious lunch. Then I started looking all around me to see what other people were eating - apples, strawberries, hamburgers etc... it is such a blessing to live in a time where everything is literally at our finger tips. I can go into the store and get anything I want. It's incredible.

I hope I can always be thankful for the little things. But having food is NOT a little thing. It is such a HUGE thing.

I saw Becka over the weekend. It was nice to see her. I will always love her. Always. But things are changing and another door is opening. And I'm glad about that. I saw a lot of other people too because it was PRIDE weekend. It was fun - but now I feel like I could sleep for days. I probably should sleep for days.

I am starting guitar lessons again. And playing basketball, too.

I am thankful for all the opportunities life offers me. And I'm thankful I feel thankful. :)