Small Things

Hey everyone, slow day today. Let’s change it up a bit.
I was thinking about little things that make you happy or bring you joy. For me it’s the following.

Routine:
I enjoy having a routine. It keeps me focused and motivated to what is in store for me. Keeping a routine allows me to keep my head down, not worry about things that can come up out of your control. It keeps you grounded. It can be boring to some but provide structure to others. I am in the others category. My routine is simple. You should know my morning starts by now, wake up, restroom, wash up, eat, watch some news and start my day.

Cats:
I love my furry boys. I have always been a cat person. I’ve had dogs in my day, but cats as bratty as they are, are right in my wheelhouse. They can be annoying, not listen, stubborn, willful jerks. Bengals are a breed of all of this and more. They’re like little dogs that won’t listen. They’re like permanent toddlers. They are so stubborn. I love every moment with them even the trying times. The times where Chip is such a brat when we eat dinner and nothing will calm him. I would not trade a moment of it, no matter how stressed he can get me.

Family:
Seeing my family after diagnosis is completely different than before. It seems that there is more compassion, love and understanding than there was before. Maybe it’s not like that but that’s how I perceive it. I feel closer since this diagnosis. I feel relationships are stronger, conversations are longer, and deeper. Just different.

Spouse:
I am so connected to my wife. More so than ever. She has been a rock for me. Taking care of my every need. Even the smallest thing like carrying a cup of coffee for me. It brings me such joy seeing this. When I see her walk in after work I’m all smiles. I know the person I love is home and here to see me and take care of me. It’s not just the things and tasks performed. It’s all encompassing. Every little thing she do is Magic. Sting

Sustenance:
Even food tastes better after diagnosis. I don’t understand it. I enjoy it more. Water tastes cleaner. Ice feels colder. Sweets are sweeter. Lemonade more lemonadier lol.
I enjoy preparing the ready made meals I get delivered in but it’s not the same as when I could cook fully. But it still brings me joy to prepare and eat.

Well that was a good writing exercise. Thank you for stopping by to share my day. All I really did today was my morning routine, followed by a hang with mom. Then she took me for some bloodwork at the Cancer Center. We came back and started watching a podcast on YouTube. Light day for sure. I like the light days.

~Bruce