So, this morning I was running late for work. I rush out, feed the dogs and then hop in the car. I turned the key, and nothing happened. My first thought is that it’s going to be “that kind of day.”

However, after taking a step back... it’s become a day where I’m realizing I have plenty to be grateful for. Clearly, this Toyota owes me nothing yet keeps providing me with quasi-reliable transportation on a daily basis... in spite of my neglect of the maintenance schedule. Occasionally, why shouldn’t she get a day off?

The situation could have been sooo much worse. My car is sitting in my driveway with 369,996 miles on it. I am home, and able to get to work and carry on with my day.

Last weekend, an unplanned trip from Omaha, NE to Hesston, KS added an extra 600 miles that I was nervous about putting on. I am thrilled to report that trip went without incident.

Just last night, I ventured up alone to the Shawnee State Fishing Lake to get away from the city lights and enjoy the Geminid Meteor Shower... even tried to take a few pictures. I was up there long enough to completely exhaust my phone and camera batteries and lacked the foresight to pack any charging cables for my spur of the moment trip.

Today, I’m sitting here thinking about how I stayed out enjoying the night sky until my feet felt like ice blocks and realize that I could still be by the lake, stranded and without technology.

So, yes... today is a wonderful day! Isn’t everyday? Just let go of those little annoyances that don’t matter and enjoy what you have!

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Posted on the Facebook five years ago today. Seemed appropriate to post here as well.