Good reminders

I sat here looking over the flickering lights across the street.  The kind reminder that December is half over but so much has yet to begin. I smile just thinking over the changes that have proceeded since October and the life I have is different.

A good change in most cases. And the others I won't dwell on them. I lost many things and people but I realize it was all the lessons. I enjoyed the rides and would ask for them again to help me grow.

And right now as I cover myself with a shawl I am just inhaling the cold air. The warmth sparkles within me and I chuckle lightly. Wondering who else is staring at the sky with me.

A kind push to go back inside, I just whisper thank you into the night sky. Hoping whoever is listening understands how grateful I am.

These moments just exhale and I begin to shiver. Knowing a cup of hot cocoa awaits me. Peppermint included. Even a cookie dough truffle to pop into my mouth.

Then settle back down to watch Hallmark. Something about a cozy moment in a room with friends is extravagant.

Just one memory that says wooden bar stool and silence. But yeah moving forward.

Grabbing another truffle and settling in for the night. Good reminders indeed