What has passed and what is to come

A dramatic start for a Saturday slice, but the rainy weather has put me in my best Bronte mood.

What has passed has been quality time with loved ones and with myself. I started the day on the couch with my parents, watching promotional videos for bands we are considering for our wedding. From there, I waved goodbye to them from the cover of the porch as they headed south to their home in North Carolina. My mom is ready to recover from surgery with the comfort of her own couch.

I then headed to the gym for some me time. Despite working out alone, I feel so inspired by the people I see there. Some are just starting out and some have been lifting weights for much of their life. It is a reminder that it is never too late to start again, and a reminder that we are stronger than we think.

After a quick stop at the store, I rushed home to tidy up before meeting a good friend for lunch. She is moving soon, so we are squeezing in many café visits as we can.

I now sit on my couch once again, enjoying the relaxing tip tap of the rain on the windows, my fingers on the key board.

What is to come is my best friend and her husband, here to stay the night. Her and I are going to something of a reunion dinner with a group of girls we cheered with a few years ago. We are then going to cheer on one of the girls at a local dance recital. I am kicking myself for not making a sign.

What is to come is the gratitude of sleeping in tomorrow after such a busy day, as well as the gratitude of a day filled with loved ones and memories made.