Things that warm my cold, dead heart

11 years of working in TV News made me find a way to push away the feelings that I have when horrible things happen to innocent people. Things like fires, death, accidents, murder…you just learn how to push past them and deal with the tragedies. I jokingly talk about my “cold, dead heart” but sometimes I wonder if it’s true: do I shut myself off from my feelings because it’s easier? Because not feeling is better than actually feeling any more? I don’t know.

But I digress. That’s not what this post is about. This post is about happy things. Things that make me feel. That hit me square in the gut, or in the chest.

I got the above text this morning from my 8-year-old nephew. He was sending me a picture of a rock he found for his collection…and eventually I had to get to work. I told him to have a good day at school (he was texting me while riding the bus) and his replies gave me warm fuzzies and such a swell of love. I AM loved. This kid you guys. He’s the BEST. (Yes, he still lets me call him ‘baby’. That won’t last much longer, I’m sure. Also, they all call me “Emmie” I ADORE that.)

Then we have a leg appreciation picture. I don’t really do these, because I don’t really like my legs. They are too big, in my opinion. But last night I was sitting on the couch and I wasn’t unhappy with them. They aren’t perfect, they will forever be a work in progress, but they’re strong, capable legs. Also, it’s the middle of April and I’ve got a pretty great tan line going already! 😉

Yesterday, I rage-ran. It was supposed to be an Easy 5 but I didn’t quite hit that 12:05-12:55 pace…whoops! This run felt so easy that I couldn’t help myself. 

And finally, I give you Boba or Bubble Tea. They were selling it in the Student Union today. It’s not the best, but it could be worse. I got outside on this gorgeous spring day to get some. That’s a win in my book!

Also, today is my Friday!! 5 days of rest, relaxation and shopping await! I’m pumped.

Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement. You all are the best. Seriously.

Make it a great day friends!