Photo by Jen
Highlights: Last night we fell asleep to the sounds of two hooting owls in the trees outside our bedroom window. It was poetic and so delightful to hear. We've heard one before, on occasion, but this was distinctly a back and forth exchange that likely started with 'can I buy you a drink' and ended this morning with the dreaded flight-of-shame. This morning's drive to Jikoji was accompanied by a striking sunrise. It was amazing, but I could not pull over to get a good photo and I opt'd to just enjoy it. Jen got a photo from him and sent it. I love that we both appreciate and share these moments. Had dinner with my mom and Jen, plus we took the dogs. Scottie shat on her floor. WTF,D? Aqui 'botched our order. so I had to return and I went in hot. Frustrated. That sorta thing can happen, and I conveyed gratitude for the quick replacement and a complimentary cheesecake got thrown in too. Good save, Aqui. The dogs lost their shit over a cat in the backyard. It's hilarious watching Lucky all amp'd up and pacing and whimpering with excitement. The last time it was a raccoon and that was ever more dramatic. Beyond that and the Jikoji morning, the rest of the day was low key. I stopped by Madroria on the way down from Jikoji on a lark. It's been awhile and given other stuff going on this week, it was time to revisit and reflect. It can be difficult sometimes to not get lost in hindsight and second guessing. I believe I have habitually spent most of my time looking back and ahead. Seldom in the moment. That's definitely taken years to recognize, and a lot of effort to change. I expect it'll be a lifetime practice. I hope so, as I don't want to "shut off "or go back into a sort of sleepwalking state. That sounds judgemental, but It's not meant to be. I simply mean I want to stay connected to experiences in a manner that recognizes much can be gained by seeing the little things, even a low key day, as worthy of reflection.