The Moments In Between

--by cabbage, posted Jan 1, 2008

A grocery clerk made my day today. When I was waiting in her line (which was taking a while) I dashed out of line several times to pick up some other items which occured to me while standing there. When she asked me whether I needed anything else, I chuckled and remarked that I had already run off to get things while waiting.

She smiled and said it's nice to see people make use of their "waiting time" instead of fuming over why it's taking so long. I agreed with her and went on my way.

A little while later, I was waiting, this time at a red light en route to soccer practice. While stopped there, I noticed the clouds billowing ahead in a beautiful blue sky and the small ripples across each of them, like lots of little marshmellows bobbing around. It was so soothing to just stare up at the sky and smile at the ever-changing wonders of creation--new every single day! (I smiled at the driver next to me too, but she didn't notice)

I had the biggest smile on my face as the light turned green. And I realized, I would have missed it if I had not had to wait!

Enjoy all the moments---and all the ones "in between" :-)

If you see someone walking down the street with a smile for "no reason", it might be me!! ;-)

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Posted by cabbage
Jan 1, 2008
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Tigerlily wrote: Or it could be me. Thank you for reminding me of something I should never have needed reminded of. Keep that smile going.

pacots wrote: Great Attitude,looking for the simple things in life.

jaydeebug wrote: Love your story! In my town, everyone complains because a freight train goes through several times a day, so there is at least a 5 minute wait. I've started telling people they should look at all the wonderful artwork (graffiti) that has been done on the sides of boxcars. There really is some beautiful art to be seen and it is free!

AURELIA wrote: Just Smile and enjoy the moment. Don't frown, how can someone fall in love with your smile if you're frowning. ~Aurelia

tressyanne wrote: It could be me to. I do not go one day with out smiling at some point. life is way to short.
:)

makesomeonesmile wrote: The ones in between are some of the best. I love that statement. Thanks for sharing!

cabbage wrote: I'm so glad that you're all walking down the street smiling for no reason....
that just makes my day!!!! :-)
Love ya'll.

wayfarer wrote: And if you see this big guy smiling back at you - please don't think I'm a pervert!!!!!!! :-)
Just lovin' life!

PayingForward wrote: I love that you found the good in waiting. Sometimes we're in such a hurry to get on to the next thing that we forget to stop and enjoy the little things. Keep smiling. :)

JuneBug wrote: If nothng else, smiling makes other people wander what you have ben up to! :}

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