Alright folks, lots to catch up on in the last week or so!
I will start with the fact that I adopted an adorable black kitten close to a week ago. His name is Atticus. My old roommate, Kate, and I went to the local humane society where upon walking into a room full of terrified kittens, he ran right up to my feet and began nuzzling me. We were going to leave and he put his paws on the glass of the door. I knew right then that I had to take him home! His original name was Baron. His mother cat was feral and they rescued her and her kittens. He was the last to be adopted out of the bunch because he was all black, which is fine by me because I have him now! I could not ask for a "roommate" with a better personality. In fact, he is on my lap now as I compose this.
On a car note, I needed a new starter and I was humbly reminded to keep emergency funds on hand in the future... I need to watch my cash flow!
I will briefly comment on my love life and say that over the last few weeks I was more than right in moving on. Ever since I have put a lot behind me, things have been so much better and I have actually started smiling out here. Things are looking up! Now to just wait and see what happens...
Onto the reason of the title of this post... Monday I worked in the afternoon and was greeted by a sweet elderly lady in her 70s or 80s. She asked me about our desserts and coffee options because she had a special friend in her car. I was curious as to what she meant by "special friend" when up hobbled a small woman with the first one. Her hair was snow white and fixed, and she had makeup on and a sassy cheetah print peacoat. The first lady told me, "This is Gurdy, my friend. She is 100 years old!" I was amazed at how lively this woman was. She did not look to be 100, and she had a laughter that still warmed people's hearts. The women sat down and I went and got them coffee and they split a cheese cake. As I continued cleaning I couldn't help but realize how much this woman has seen in her life... The invention of the car, several wars, the Great Depression, technological and medical advances, family be born and die... there is so much to be reflected on. It was incredible to see her be so friendly and happy and it made me really think about how blessed we are for every day that we get.
I really hope I can keep on these posts because I have been learning these small life lessons almost daily now. Live life to the fullest! Whether I live til tomorrow or live to be 100 years old, I hope I can bring as much joy as Gurdy brought to me. I ended up buying their cheese cake for them that day as a late birthday gift to her. What strangers have you encountered that have impacted you?
Until next time-- <3
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