So yesterday was the first day I down right forgot to post (not bad for 20 days!) which means I'll be posting twice today.
I had, however, thought the day before about what I was going to be grateful for yesterday.
I'm grateful for slowing down. This is similar to my post from earlier about getting caught and having to slow down, now I'm talking about simply realizing how fast I'm going through life and stopping to appreciate myself and my surroundings a bit more.
All of this was brought on by chocolate cake.
I was bustling about doing laundry, doing homework, cleaning... all the usual multi-tasking habits I have when I remembered the chocolate cake in the kitchen. I really wanted some of this chocolate cake, so I finish up whatever task I was on, and went down to the kitchen. I didn't even grab a plate. I had the piece of cake in my hand and was on my way to go check on the wash when I asked myself "What's the point of  eating this cake I wanted if I'm not going to take the moment to enjoy it?"
I didn't have an answer.
And so I stood there half way out of the kitchen, with the cat staring at me, and really enjoyed that piece of chocolate cake.
I love this story. And am grateful for the moment I shared with myself and the chocolate cake (and the staring cat).
Best,
Arielle