Sunshine = Happy Me
Posted by Dory @ Lucky Dorito on Thursday, February 19th, 2009
I left home at the ridiculous hour of 5am Wednesday to drive the hour and a half to the airport. It was dark and rainy and fairly ICKY – and I didn’t even have the pleasure of a cup o’ joe with me. (For some STUPID reason, I figured if I waited to drink coffee when I got to the airport that I wouldn’t have to stop for a potty break. Turns out…. that didn’t help – still had to stop.)
Anyway – when I got to Austin, I collected my bag and headed out to a spot in the sunshine to wait for Shannon to arrive. It was about 82* and spectacular! It amazes me how quickly the bright blue sky and warmth of the sun absolutely calm my spirit. I sat there, face turned up to the sunlight, with my eyes closed and said, “Thank you Lord. This is exactly what I needed.” (And then I had a vision of someone walking off with my bag while my eyes were closed so I cut it short and opened them, not finding anyone lurking nearby.)
We ate lunch and then went to a matinee – before finally arriving at her house. I found this awaiting me in the guest room:
That’s a basket full of things that I love:
And this on the dresser:
Goodness gracious. Talk about some southern hospitality! I am quite sure I didn’t do this for her when she came to my house last November. 
Filed in On the road again,Randomness | 7 dorito bits so far
Vonnieon 19 Feb 2009 at 9:32 am 1Isn’t it great having someone who so “gets you?” so very happy for you both to get to share some face to face time together.
Beccaon 19 Feb 2009 at 10:05 am 2Have a great time and be looking for my eye doctor story today. Ought to be interesting!
Tracieon 19 Feb 2009 at 10:10 am 3I thought for sure there would be some hair products — like conditioner– in that basket!
Enjoy your visit! Shannon just oozes sweetness!
Susanon 19 Feb 2009 at 10:41 am 4Oh what I wouldn’t give for some 80* temps and some sunshine and a friend who treats me that nicely. Le Sigh.
Beeboon 19 Feb 2009 at 3:38 pm 5Hope that you have a good time….love ya Mom.
Rebekahon 19 Feb 2009 at 10:04 pm 6That is awesome! I love the fact that you guys have such a great friendship!
White Hot Magikon 20 Feb 2009 at 7:58 pm 7I hope you are having a great time! What a sweet welcome.