Wednesday, February 4, 2009

I really enjoyed that.

'Enjoy' is a word Randy says we Hoosiers use more than anyone else. We enjoy everything, from worship to a good meal to a TV show. "I enjoyed that" is what we say.

Count how many times you say 'enjoy' in a day and let me know. Here's what I enjoy these days.

My son's laugh. My daughter's dancing around the house when she's feeling happy. My husband's dry humor and thoughtfulness. The kindness of my mom coming to spend two weeks with my kids so Randy and I can go to Israel.

Gordon Ramsay, a foul-mouthed British chef/TV star. I enjoy watching him solve problems each week, even though he does it with more bleeps than I can count. I also enjoy watching him with his kids, loving them and teaching them. How Clean Is Your House and Kim and Aggie, the hosts. Watching Survivorman and Man vs. Wild on Friday nights with my family. The Dog Whisperer. Our dog, Kitty, rolling on her back trying to kill a small basketball.

The exercise ball my friend, Marie, gave me.

My laptop computer. A little sun after days of gray. Lake-effect snow that covers the gray/black slush. A cup of warm vanilla cafe when I'm freezing. The little space heater Shirley gave me for my office.

Typing. I really enjoy typing. It's very satisfying.

Peach Fresca.

Sleeping.

You know, it's pretty funny how many good things there are to enjoy. I get so grumpy and out-of-sorts sometimes I don't even notice. Other than Randy and the kids, and possibly the sleeping, I could live without all these things. But I am going to savor every one of them. Enjoy them. I guess there are worse things to say than 'I enjoyed that.'