Simple things

I am in a shockingly good mood this morning, especially considering how little sleep I've gotten this weekend and how packed my day is going to be. And yet, I'm doing well and wanted to share the very simple things that are making me sing along with my radio this morning.

1. Late-night pizza, beer and fun conversation with coworkers on Friday night.
2. Youth soccer at 10a Saturday (complete with some amazing plays by Leo).
3. Quality time with Gus on Saturday, including lunch on the couch and stories before naptime.
4. Great weather (high 50s-mid 60s with lots of sunshine) and a correspondingly great fall outfit (khakis, sneakers, red tank, black zipup, jean jacket, sunglasses) on Saturday.
5. Getting my movies at Blockbuster, even though I didn't have enough cash.
6. New nail polish that I love (Revlon "Really Vintage" - the 2 step, 10 day kind).
7. Three hour phone date with Maggie Saturday night.
8. Tomato soup and grilled cheese (all organic) for dinner Saturday night.
9. Waking up early Sunday morning (7:15a) and being at work by 8:15a.
10. Being halfway through my to do list at 10:30a.

This afternoon I am volunteering at the Dupont Circle Historic House Tour. I grew up going to house tours with my mom and this one benefits the Dupont Circle neighborhood association and their efforts to preserve historic homes. And anything I can do to prevent beautiful, old homes from being replaced by garish condos and McMansions is good for me. Plus, there is a party afterwards for the volunteers. Then drinks at Lucky Bar in Dupont and home for an early bedtime. It's nice to have those days that make you wonder, "What isn't there to be happy about?!"It helps me keep perspective on those days that seem so awful. I know y'all understand.