Yesterday, while James and I were eating at our favorite pizza place called Two Jacks, I noticed a father walking his little girl over to the snow cone stand located right in front of it. As soon as they got there, they realized that it wasn't open. The look on that little girl's face was heartbreaking. She was so upset over not being able to have a snow cone; such a simple thing in life. And I couldn't help but thinking how a lot of children have such little things to worry about like not getting a snow cone.
I mean, I have to admit, I was pretty sad that it wasn't open myself, but now as an 'adult', I have greater things to worry about, than not getting that tasty treat, and how I wish life could go back to being that simple.
Not having to worry about paying bills on time, or even having money at all to pay your bills. Not having to worry about being on time to work, and not having to worry about how you're performing at work. Not having to worry about the future and what you're going to do with your life. Not having to worry about finding that "someone", and having people breathing down your neck all the time wondering when you're going to make that leap of faith into eternity.
However, I do get to enjoy things now that I didn't when I was just a little girl. I get to drive! Oh, how I love driving. Even the smallest drive with the windows down and blasting my music can make my worries go away, even for that moment. Or the fact that I even have a job is a huge blessing and has helped me grow so much! I even love that it gives me money to not only pay my bills, but to buy things for other people, and spend time doing fun things with those people that I love.
Sure, life was much simpler as a little girl, but even though I have far more things to worry about now, I also have far more things to be excited about.
I still get really excited about getting snow cones, but I also get excited about getting good feedback at work, doing a job-well-done.
On another note, James and I went on a walk today. I honestly can't remember if we've ever been on a walk before, but the majority of our relationship so far has also been in the winter, and let's face it, who really wants to be outside in the winter-time? Not me. That's for sure.
Anyway, it was really fun! We swung on the swings and spent quality time together, just him and I. He's so great for humoring me and getting excited about going on walks, even though I know how much he doesn't want to. And he's also great for humoring me by taking pictures with me! (I do get a little excessive sometimes... haha) It's just been a great day. And I love James. That's all.
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