the little things.

It's the little things.

The way we hold hands walking to the car, or in the grocery store, or at Ikea that makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Sometimes I think "Do you see him? He's the best man I know. I'm so lucky and I wish you knew him too."

When we stay up until we're past exhaustion building something together. Those dresser drawers may be a pain in the butt, but we're working together. We're laughing, making jokes and thinking about the best way to get things done.

The way we get to sit and eat dinner together.

When he walks to work so I can sleep just a little longer, even though I wake up when he says goodbye.

These moments and more are what make each day a blessing. Nothing big has to happen, nothing important. It's all about those little moments that make each day special somehow. Whether it's a smile from a stranger, a rainbow after a thunderstorm, a smile from a spouse, or a really good dinner, any small thing can make life special. Life is full of so much good, so much to enjoy and sometimes it really takes some effort to notice it.

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I've been feeling a little "off" the past few days. I have trouble sleeping, and some things make me sad when I normally wouldn't be phased.

I have to make an effort to regain my balance, to feel right and me again. These little things center me and remind me what life is about: the good. There is so much good and so much to enjoy and when I remember this, when I focus on it and let it teach me, then I feel myself again.

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I'll be back in a few days to talk about a beautiful wedding.