FIVE THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR THIS SUNDAY

1. Sleeping In
2. Spooning
3. Rainy Mornings
4. Mellow Music Mixes
5. Frosted Flakes

LOST: ONE HARD DRIVE, GAINED: A BETTER PERSPECTIVE

I’ve got a mid-term tomorrow, so once again, my time here is limited. I’m sure I’ll do just fine on it, but stressing out beforehand is just my way…

I wrote this little essay for class that I wanted to post, but my hard drive crashed this week and all my photos, writing, paper creations, and work stuff is gone. My husband tried to salvage some things, but apparently once your hard drive starts sparking, it’s pretty much a goner. At least my music files were on a separate drive. And I have hard copies of most of the major stuff, like my resume and children’s plays. The photos and work stuff will be sorely missed, though.

My husband was expecting a major melt down when he told me that everything was gone. But after hearing that an acquaintance’s husband died last week, my lost hard drive didn’t even seem worth wasting a second thought on. It’s just stuff. The things that really matter are right in front of me and my energy is better spent appreciating them while they are still here.

So please go hug someone you love. And if you have time, back up your files too! (I will from now on, trust me…)

I’m off to enjoy a slow, snuggly Sunday and hope you do the same!

- A.