Eerie

I can't believe it's December 19th, and I am so calm. Literally. I am usually so frazzled at this time of the year. Don't get me wrong, I didn't suddenly become organized and diligent, I am just as behind this year as I usually am. But there is a strange euphoria that has me in its grips, and I don't think any pettiness is going to be able to seep in past it! I realized this as I was driving into work this morning. I am broke (thanks for waiting for the week before Christmas to break, Mr. Water Pump!). I still have lots of gifts to gather (not a bad thing, because giving gifts is great, but can be really tricky when the cash flow has dried up!). I still have lots of tasks around the house to take care of. But none of that matters! I am so content right now, and it feels so good. The best part is actually recognizing it. We usually take "content" for granted, and we shouldn't because the opposite of "content" is "discontent", and you don't want that!

I think it's the fireplace! There's just something about having a little fire in your very own hearth...kinda primal, actually, to have that and be thankful and appreciative of it. Everything else is gravy.