Another Saturday night....

I've recently been thinking about abstract things about life.


I go through my days in a blur of carting kids to and fro,errands, dinner, PTA events, house cleaning, teaching and painting.  My days are pretty packed.  I was sitting down this evening and marveled at the fact that in my younger days on a Saturday night, I would be out with friends or at a movie, etc...It just got me thinking - While I'm home tucking my youngest into bed there are millions of things going on in the world.  Somewhere someone is climbing a mountain or at a meditation retreat, having a first date or exploring ancient ruins. Somewhere a loved one dies and somewhere else, a child is born. Somewhere an unknown artist gets a break and is having their first solo exhibition (hey, I can dream). The airplanes that I see fly overhead, where are they headed?  Where are those people rushing to? To meet family? Friends? Traveling for work? Going somewhere exotic? Escaping? Coming home?


Interesting stuff. Just how much happens in the world while I trod on my little path? Perhaps that American Airliner is headed to London.  Maybe that Southwest is headed to New Mexico or Seattle.  I imagine all the places people are going.


So, it's Saturday night in my home. My silent house is a sign of blessed sleep.  I wonder where my youngest son's dreams are taking him right now.  


My husband and I have our 10th Anniversary on March 10th.  With all of this ruminating I wonder what we'll get to do to celebrate our special day. Perhaps we'll be like those younger folks and get out, have dinner and who knows, even go dancing. (okay, that may be a stretch) 


For now, I'm quite happy with my quiet house.  I recall (in my younger days) the noise and uncertainty of going to get-togethers or clubs, meeting new people, trying to find my place in the world.  It makes me quite happy to be where I am in life even though I am still growing up.  I like to think about all the interesting things going on in the world all the while knowing that my pillow awaits me upstairs (next to my dear husband's pillow) where as I sleep I can dive into my dreams and go anywhere and do anything that I can imagine. Maybe tonight in my dreams I'll even paint a little. :)


Have a great Saturday night everyone!


~Peace
Michelle