the Nonsense in Between

for those melon and orange moments

If you haven't read dominic's blog yet you might not know that the world woke up on the wrong side of the bed yesterday. This did not only include us and our neighbors but everyone I work with as well. I showed up to work a couple of hours late due to the one car dilemma. Showing up late to work was compouned by not only grumpy coworkers but also having to drive to the top level of the parking garage which seems to take an extra hour. I finally got to work and was bombarded by a number of complaints-not directed at me-but dropped on me. Then I worked extra hard, all day, to finish my project only to have everything disapproved by my superior. By five o'clock I was exhausted and depleated of anything I had to offer, so I left. I usually never leave before sunset so this was certainly a rarity. Frustrated, I rode the extrodinarily slow elevator to the 8th level of the parking garage. After what felt like an eternity, the elevator doors opened. Just then my tired eyes and life were awakened by the most beautiful sunset. I walked to the far west end of the top level of this garage and stood breathless at this incredible site. Tears welled up in my eyes and I'm unsure of whether it was because of exhaustion or for leaving my camera at home but one thing I am sure of is that I AM BLESSED. Blessed indeed, even in difficult times. The exhaustion, frustration and hate were all melted away by this spectacular moment.

I hope that some of you were as lucky as myself to witness and appreciate this beautiful moment.