Pleasant Surprises

Woke up this morning to a call from a buddy I met about a year and a half ago. He said he was coming to visit and asked for my address. Still groggy from my sleep, I reluctantly sent it over, not thinking he would actually show up. About 15 minutes later, I got a message from him saying he’s on the way.

He and his girlfriend stopped by and hung out. We got a chance to stay at my place for a bit. Being a confirmed bachelor again, my place wasn’t spic and span. His girlfriend cleaned my condo. I didn’t ask. She saw that it needed to be done and did it. No complaints. No arguments. It wasn’t up to her standards and she felt it needed to be.

Afterwards, we left and went to eat lunch. We hung out for several hours. Heck, I even played some video games. It was a pleasant afternoon. I felt a little bad about her cleaning my place. We all agreed it needed to be done and moved on. I got over the fact that my sleep was interrupted. I got over the fact that I don’t like to entertain guests when I first wake up. I even got over the fact that for nearly two years neither of them have visited. It was really a day full of pleasant surprises.

Today, Thursday, December 1, 2022, I am grateful that:

Poe and Rhoda visited. I got out of my place. I got a change of scenery. I got to have good food and fellowship with a couple of people that I genuinely enjoy their company.

I was pleasant this morning. I’m not a morning person. As I’ve gotten older, I really enjoy my routine, especially in the morning. It was an interruption so welcomed, I wish it would happen more often.

Mark has been true to his word. He’s been supplying me with opportunities since I signed up on the freelance site. Heck, if it weren’t for him, I would have no income. His referrals have single handedly landed me three different gigs.

How do you deal with surprises?

Are you pleasant and cheerful?

When’s the last time you were pleasantly surprised?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!