I WALKED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD TODAY.

I set out for my morning jog to Starbucks, but changed my mind when I stepped outside.  I am not going to jog this morning.  I am going to walk.  Same route, but on the other side of the road.  Sounds weird, I know, but let me tell you something, I was able to see and experience something different.
I saw the stairs coming from the veranda at the Moses Fowler house from a different view.  I imagined ladies in their pretty dresses, and the men gathered, smoking cigars.  I could hear their laughter and music. I saw the hot pink clematis growing on a house, just a few doors down.  I noticed Lafayette Brewing Company is hiring wait staff.  I shed a few tears of happiness while I listened to my ITunes.  I am so very blessed and thankful for all I have around me.  To all the people that support and encourage me, I could give you a million hugs!  I shed a few tears of anger.  Yes, this is allowed from time to time.  Anger that we won't be celebrating a birthday for my dad this month.  Anger over the loss of people close to me, because they didn't take care of their bodies and minds.  Death is inevitable, I know this, but I only wish it would come from natural causes, not self destruction.  I was able to chat with the ladies I pass every morning, as they walk their dogs.  I was able to see the man inside the tattoo shop, bored out of his mind.  I was able to walk through the smoke cloud from folks gathered outside their place of employment.  Hey, everything in life isn't perfect.  I was able to pick up a tossed out beer can that an apparent passer by felt compelled to get rid of instantly.  I was able to walk in Starbucks behind a young Purdue bound student, pulling her suitcase, and paying with change.  So letting her keep her change, I bought her drink.  I enjoyed my tall Starbucks Iced Double Shot, non-fat, with no syrup, all the way home.  Normally I suck it down and it is back to jogging in less than a block.  So off I go to shed a few more tears of thankfulness.
Can you believe it?  I got all of this, because I walked on the other side of the road today!  Enjoy every moment while you can, count your blessings, and be thankful!