Magical

I just wanted to write and say how magical snow falling at night at Christmas time is. I went out this evening as it just began snowing, and all I could do was smile. There is just something magical about snowflakes falling and glistening in the street lights. It may sound cheezy, but at this moment in time, that is totally irrelevant. It is still one of the most romantic scenes and feelings ever, even if you are by yourself. It's like being in a holiday movie classic. With any less restraint, I may have spun around and danced on the walk of the outdoor shopping mall. Instead, I lived vicariously through the little boy trying to catch snowflakes in his mouth. I couldn't help but to laugh out loud, and happily, his father seemed to be of good humor.

Tonight, at home, the balcony Christmas lights are on, the Christmas tree is glowing, the candles are lit, and snow is falling. The only thing missing is my little boy ( who hopefully is enjoying tonight playing video games with his father)

I'm sure one day, there will be a time when I get to share an evening like this with someone, but until then, I'm just thankful I get to experience this for myself.

The magic of Christmas...... or at least of snow.

New Love

Ok, so after driving back to CO, and although I had company which was great, my company was not confident in her abilty to drive a standard H stick shift, so I made the haul myself. Before we left, I told her that her job was to keep me awake by talking to me. Not being overly locquacious, we decided to stop by a book store on the way out of town and buy the audio book of the last Harry Potter book. That would take her off the hook. When seeing the price of that book was a mere $85, we decided to pass on that one. None of the others available really interested me, so we made the trip using lots of music and trivia books.

But, before I left my parents home, I found an audio book that was my grandmother's. I packed it, with only the slight intent of listening to it. I remember now that I brought it in the case that we didn't find one at the book store, but alas buried in the back of the car and subsequently forgot about it..... until I unloaded the car.

Now granted, it's a Danielle Steel novel, but, as I started listening to it, I found myself really enjoying it. In total, it's 6 hours and 5 CD's. I am currently on disc 3 and I listen to it to and from work, the grocery store, to my sister's, and anytime I'm in the car for more than 4 minutes. Sometimes I find when I get home, I turn off the car but keep the battery running and listen a few extra minutes before going in.

So, I found my new companion, in the car that is. Audio books. Perhaps, this will be a long lasting relationship. Or at least on and off often... as I can afford it. :-) Gramma was one smart cookie.