Happy Place

I'm not working downtown today.

Took the day off.

Had a few things to do and a doc appointment.

And now that they're done, I find myself

in the same "place" I was over the last few days.

What I found in that town near the coast

with the best girlfriends I could dream of having

was magical. I nearly cried pulling away.

I realize as I sit here today thinking about "reality" I've come to learn 

the best gift the weekend gave was perspective.

Even amidst some chaos, fear and a wee bit of disappointment

I'm finding my happy place today is filled with the sights,

sounds and smells of home.

A phone conversation with a dear friend.

My favorite tea.

A funny little read.

Countertops wiped off by the love of my life.

Granted the humming sound of the washer and the smell

of the april fresh detergent pales in comparison

to the great Pacific, I can't help thinking the same thing

I kept saying this weekend,

"I'm just so happy."