Walking In The Rain--Thankful Thursday

Yesterday morning I actually took my 20 minute break (don't tell anyone, but I think it was more like a 35 minute one...) and took a nice walk away from the ghetto.  It was raining outside; not real rain, but a misty rain--like a spitting rain-or a spritz rain?  I have been wanting to take a walk on my break for weeks now and I finally did yesterday--I wasn't going to let the rain stop me this time.  I just took my umbrella and went on my merry way.  It was really quite nice. 

On my way, I passed the barber shop where all the criminals go to get nice and pretty before their court appearances.  There is a "Help Wanted" sign at the window.  I wonder if that blonde hair stylist left town again;  I haven't seen her file yet.  The bail bonds office was hopping as usual, and their were attorney looking people getting their laundry at the dry cleaners-they have to look pretty for court too, you know.  I passed the county jail, and the drug rehab counselor's office in front already had a line to get inside of familiar faces. 

I proceeded my way over the bridge with the traffic, and waited for the signal of the little white stick figure to let me know when it was safe to cross the street.  I don't know about you, but whenever I'm there at an intersection, I feel like everyone is looking at me, especially when traffic is stopped.  I'll just stand there feeling like I should do something animated for their entertainment or something.  I'm curious, but do any of you feel the same way?  

Well, I went to the drug store, and went back to work taking another route through the city park.  The rain keeps the transient people and druggies out of the park, so it was pretty much empty except for the ducks, and some children playing.  The mist, and the green trees, and the smells...made it all a nice experience.  Why or why have I not been doing this more often?  When my son is in school, I never get to take a break--ever because I'm constantly driving back and forth from point a to point b--to my mom's, to my son's school, or to my youngest son's pre-school.  I need to take more walks like these. 

Tomorrow I'll be taking my walk near the ocean.  This time, I will try to remember to bring my camera and take pictures..I promise. 

This morning, Nicholas did not want to go to preschool, so my daughter and I had to convince him that his video Game Cube would not work until he went to school.  We disconnected the controller from the system.  Gosh, darn it, it didn't work, so we managed to convince him that as soon as his Game Cube knows he went to school, it would start working by the time he came home.  Hey--you got to do whatever it takes.  After a morning drive thru for a cookie and apple juice, he was content, and I dropped him at preschool where a large mound of purple played clay was waiting for him.  He was happy.  

I got to work later than usual, and my coffee was cold, but that is okay.  I'm still very thankful...  So, here is my Thankful Thursday list!

1.  I'm thankful for my husband; I'm thankful that he was born. Although he doesn't want to celebrate this wonderful day, I'm going to announce it anyway!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD---I love  you!  :) 

                                                            

2.  I'm thankful for drive thrus.  Yes, I know this is odd...but if you have a kid screaming in the back seat for an apple juice while on the road, you would understand. 

3.  I'm thankful for those plastic coffee cup covers!  Yes--the coffee is hot!! 

4.  I'm thankful for a reverse commute.  Everyday when I go over Hwy 17 I see the hundreds of people in cars, bumper to bumper on their way to San Jose to start their work day.  There are only a few fools (moi) and truckers that are going to the opposite direction this early in the morning.  I pass them all and laugh.  Sure I'm getting less pay than I would if I worked where I lived, and sure I would save a bundle on gas..  But I laugh because I can; and it's much more fun than crying. 

5.  Finally, I'm thankful for my family and kids..etc...etc.. it's all a given.

Have a great rest of the week!