Little Things

It's the little things in life that make me get excited.  Corny but true!  Not a single dime can buy the things I love so if I ever find myself without any money, I can still enjoy them and be happy.  I love a beautiful sunrise.  I love the laughter of a child.  I love a gift that comes from your heart that is full of someone's love and most importantly-- their time.  I love an incredible sunset.  I love a full moon on a black sky.  I love the milky way that can be seen by the dock of our lake house.  I love the sound of the ocean as it crashes into the shore.  I love the cool breeze on my face.  I love the look on my children's face when they are proud of their accomplishments.  I love hearing my son sing because it means he is happy and content with life.  I love hearing Kaitie's voice when she is full of laughter and eager to share a story with me.  I love when your father is a little tipsy and lets his walls down and doesn't care if he is perceived as silly.  I love being with my crazy siblings.  I love the patience of reading a good book and truly not wanting it to end because I will miss the new friends I found within its pages. I love the memories of my children growing up.  I love a snowfall especially when it is unexpected.  I love reading something you wrote.  I love watching Kaitie swim.  I love the smell of a fragrant flower.  I love a beautiful Japanese maple whose branches spread out like a welcome hug.  I love the warmth of the sun on a crisp Spring day.  I love a song that unfolds a memory.  I love you.  I love your sister. And... I love your father.


I love the little things in life that no one can buy, but everyone can enjoy.

Gizmos & Gadgets

I imagine everyone has at least one thing that excites them above all others. I believe the generic stereotypical response for men would be something along the lines of Football or ESPN, but I have chosen the less traveled road. I am very interested in the most recent computers and tech tools that accompany them. Unlike the many that have journeyed down this road, I've done so with relatively no drawbacks. Never have I been a part of any form of nerd hazing as I've tended to also participate a good bit in sports and school activities. In fact, I've done such a good job at allowing only a few to know of my nerdy little secret that I might actually be more of a spy for the nerds than a dual major of both studies, the Bits and the Brawns. Any major gift I've been given by family and friends, such as various birthday presents, cars, and money has always placed second to whenever I purchase or am given a technological device that I'm interested in. I was given a car as a graduation gift and simply said a heartfelt "Thanks" while I clawed my way through the first gaming computer I was given for my birthday, a mere fraction of the price of the vehicle. I'm not sure what exactly it is about these hunks of metal and plastic that get my heart program running at such a high cpu performance, but I enjoy it nonetheless. What is it that, despite price tags, shapes, or sizes, makes you grin with excitement and anticipation?


JR