Odd Is Good

It has been one of those really weird days where too many things were just not normal. Take a look at this picture my wife sent (copyright photographybyfaith). It'll fit into my story later.

First off, I woke up feeling relatively rested even though I got to bed late. What's the deal with that?

Second, my snooze alarm failed somehow. No idea why. I am usually on my way to work before daybreak. I was awoken again by sunlight coming under the bedroom blinds. So other than the fact the Lord had blessed me with one more day it wasn't a good sign for my schedule.

Third, for the first time in a...well, for the first time due to some improvements around the house it is now nicer than ever. My wife is mostly to credit and has been really working hard on the improvements. Last night I stayed up late to help her. Help her and watch the last half of American Idol.

Forth, there were a couple accidents on the highway in different spots and it was backed up farther than I could see. I had to get off the highway and take side-streets. I think I ran into every red light, every school cross walk, every cop scaring people in front of me into going 5 mph under the speed limit, every pedestrian crossing that needed stopping for and every service truck that was going slow to make sure they could find their next turn.

Patience. Patience. Patience. I sang along with some cd's and listened to talk radio some.

Fifth, with so much extra time on my hands I figured this was a great time to call Verizon to see if they offered wireless internet at my address. Laughing are you? Oh, so you've called them before? If only you had been there to stop me. It was one of the worst ways to waste a half hour of my life. Talking to Verizon was like trying to communicate with a stuffed deer head.

Six, I got to work and all these odd things happened with my equipment. It has just been an usual day. Most of this is fun but I won't kid you...I did have certain level of frustration when I got to work. I do try to take a holistic approach to life. These delays and such things do happen for a reason. But sometimes this is hard for me to see.

When I got to work, I found this picture in my email from my wife. She must have known I would need some cheering up. But then again, she likes to make me smile regardless of what is going on.

Seven, we have company from out of town staying with us.

Eight, I work at a job that uses the internet and we were just told not to surf because of a virus issue. Nine, I tried playing a song today on the guitar and figured it out the first time through.

Odd. Just odd.

I really gotta wonder what's for dinner.