So, the planned post, is taking a nap for today, in order for me to share something else. It has been a very strange week. So, it was inevitable, that during a strange week (and it's only Wednesday) a person would be emotionally open to little messages, right?
I don't know if this happens to you (I think it does to all of us), but sometimes my little heart knows how to hear little messages... It knows when it is time to stop, and take a giant breath, even if just for a few minutes...
Sometimes, you want to be silly, check out of daily life for a few hours, maybe even play in a sea of beautiful felt balls...
My felt ball "dealer" has decided that, if I don't buck up, she might report me to an agent at the FBA. Felt Balls Anonymous. And, I dare say, the last time I met her in a dark Italian restaurant, she warned me that the head BigFish is keeping her eye on me ;) Hahahaha!
Still, other times, a message might come to you so full force, the only thing lacking is the brilliant singing of angels... (case in point, photo below taken from my car, on a rainy day)
That is what I have really come to share today... I was driving down the road, in the rain, (as we are in monsoon season of torrential rains right now). I look to my left and what do I see? Those heavenly clouds above... You see, the monsoons are short lived, dramatic, and exquisite. They come in, in the afternoon, and stir up all kinds of spectacular sights...
So there I was, minding my own business, and voila, huge billowing singing clouds to my left... Then I look to my right and beauty, a rainbow is forming...
And I am like "Okay, I hear ya, I am feeling it, it's dramatic, I am listening..." I know, that at this moment, it doesn't matter if I am in a skirt, or if I have to be somewhere. This moment is speaking to me. So, I keep driving, and realize, I have to stop. I have to get out of my car. It is pouring rain. It doesn't matter. I soak up every minute of this...
And if you look closely, what you can see, is that at the top, is another rainbow... A double rainbow... That moment was so magnificent and astounding. We lost a family friend this week, and all I can hope for, is that she really is indeed, in a pain free, beautiful place, somewhere over the rainbow...
I stayed there under that rainbow for a very long time... Then I hopped back in my car, soaked and completely in love with the moment. I started to drive passed our little village fire dept., when the rainbow was calling me again...
So, I thought, you know, that rainbow doesn't look that far away. I bet I could find the end of the rainbow. I bet, I could live to blog about what magic, really is at the end of it... (ya, sure ;)
So, I didn't turn at the street that leads me to my country abode. I proceeded down a huge long hill, and then turned north, driving for a bit... I passed Miraval, and kept going.
I knew just what street I would have to turn on to get to that rainbow... The street of a thousand mailboxes...
So, I turned there, and of course, I knew it... The end of the rainbow was not far... I was determined to reach it...
Down the road I drove and drove...
Until I reached water? LOVE it!! Love it when the wash if full of water!!
Then, I realized, there was a bit too much water for me to attempt to cross... I saw some guys on the other side, stuck in mud, while grading the road the old fashioned way... I love rural living!!
I remembered that to the left was a vintage bridge... Could it be braved?? I am not a risky kind of a girl though...
There was this cheek whispering, breeze kiss, kind of wind... You know, when the breeze kisses your cheeks, and dances in your hair... There was a marvelous bird singing around me, with the most beautiful tune. I walked over to the side of the bank to look upstream...
I sat there, loving every mere second. I realized that, this is the moment I was supposed to revel in. I thanked my heart for following the little messages that brought me here...
A couple trotted by on their horses "G'day lil' Miss" the man said as he tipped his hat... Swooon, I love it!!
To the left the rainbow lingered as such...
And to the right, equally as beautiful...
I walked down a little hill, to get closer to the water...
Rain and water in Arizona, are more than a good thing. These are longed for moments...
Even if it is Chocolatey water ;)
I decided not to cross the bridge. The gift of the rainbow and this lovely afternoon, was enough for my wee heart... A hawk soared in the sky above, casting a huge shadow... I knew it was time to go... I had come this close to the end of the rainbow...
The sun was starting to set so beautifully to the west... I just had to get home to see what kind of monsoon activity was goin' on there...
The dancing ladies were just tickled to be frolicking in the rain...
The view from our yard was spectacular... I couldn't get enough of it...
The growing peaches were moist, and the mint was blooming...
My sweetie pooch asked me to play in the water with her...
She didn't have to ask twice...
And wait, is that a little prince swimming over there to the right?? Oh yes, Ribbit ribbiiittt!!!
Hi little friend!
And then, just as the day was at ridiculously wonderful nature love levels... Mr. Lovee calls me over to see these little guys...
So, I get on the ground to try to bring you extra special shots...
And I have to tell you, the little girl below was quite nice, and wanted me to say Helloooo to you! Well, she actually said, "Hey what's up?" ;)
So, there you have it. I lept into this nature filled day, and had such a lovely time. And, thought to share it... And also share that, sometimes, life can be insane, and we just have to take a detour... Rebel against it all, and delve into that which is right in front of us...
And if your are lucky, you might go inside the house, to find that, there is a second chocolate stash, you hid so well, you forgot about it also... (upper left corner)
Now, really, I am losing my marbles right?? How could I have forgotten about two chocolate stashes??? (and how could I dream of showing you my mess ;)
Want one??
Oh you know what?? In the last post, Miss Gillian said, when she was a kid you might not find her at the cake and ice-cream table, but you would find her with her head in the potato chip bowl?? That was soooo me!!! hahahaaa!
Okay, I have so much other stuff to tell you. I feel like I am behind in all my stories... Don't I bore you silly??? You just let me know, and I'll get us some proper entertainment. Heee heeee.... Call Mr. Depp, Donna is away for a couple of weeks!!
Oh it is raining again!! Off I go! Must play!! xoxo
