I woke this morning sandwiched between two slices of whole grain snuggle bugs! One had a bad dream and the other, well, that story is not so clear. Bed invasion doesn’t happen that often so the big “W” on that one! I delight in snuggles (not ALL the time cause I need my space and physical touch is NOT my primary love language!)
As I came downstairs to hydrate, caffienate and dive into my private time, I thanked God for the simple pleasures in life that make all the difference in my day to day living.
Snuggles, hot coffee and down slippers (clearanced from Bed Bath and Beyond – only 1,999 coupons left to my collection now!) – good stuff!
With our COSTCO rebate, I purchased a new friend, so dear and special, I had to name her…cause all my friends have names. May I proudly introduce, the newest addition to our family…”Java the Hut”! (And yes, Dave is resisting this name…)
It’s a Keurig, Premium Coffee System. With the press of one button, I have a hot cup of java, in less than 30 seconds – talk about delighting in the desires of my heart! I don’t prepare it, I just drink it – WOO-HOO!
And it came with boxes of choices…oh do I love choices!
I love coffee but hate making it. Since I’m cheap (or “thrifty”!), I hate spending money on someone else making it! Now, with the push of a button, I can have a Kona that’s hold-the-phone-a good, or Nantucket blend that is a new friend, but the Newman’s Bold tastes like GOLD!
After I greeted Java the Hut, I went to my private time chair to greet God. As I read, I looked at my feet and started to crack up. Wonder why I thought Java the Hut was a good name…
cause my feet are surrounded by Jabba the Hut! I laughed at how two simple pleasures were related and yet so not related!
One session of free snuggles plus two procurements, strategically timed to fit the family budget, equals a whole bunch of joy! All three fill me up with a warm-my-heart kind of joy!
Snuggles, hot coffee and warm (not cold, nor sweaty) feet – the simple small pleasures that make all the difference!
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (New International Version)
What are some of the your joyful simple pleasures you delight in today?
Sexy Lady with the leopard skin Isotoners…NICE!
Thanks for your kind words Leela! Your sense of humor is sadly, my sense of humor and our family love us despite! (I personally think they’re intimidated by our savy use of pressure points!)
You love the Lord with all your heart Lisa – He’ll lead you to your comfy chair chat! Why don’t you sweat WITH God, pop in a good teaching or worship music on your ipod when you run your next unplanned 26 miles! (And then wonder why Jay, Geo and I think your nuts b.c you’re not sure why your legs hurt?!?) Love you too Sistah!!!!!
Drooling just reading your words…seriously Jen, could life get any better than that?!?
Too hilarious. I LOVE your writing. Why did I not bookmark your site before now?? It’s just so YOU with laugh-out-loud repartee and bonus visuals. We are so similar it’s scary, with a few distinct differences – like the fact that I prefer my ooh la la leopard skin Isotoners with the rubberized sole so I can wear them outside too (accidentally wore them to a playdate once b/c they feel like comfy shoes but it’s completely obvious they’re slippers. Yikes.). And there’s the fact that I don’t drink coffee, I just make it (bought Dwayne a “french press” for V-day.) And although I am sweating to hip, hop, hooray, hoooooo DVD or running or swimming every morning, there is no comfy chair chat with My Father God. (sigh) I know there needs to be. You inspire me!! It’s glad to know that when I can’t reach you by phone, I can be encouraged in heart online. You rock!! Keep bloggin’ Sistah!
We just bought a new coffee maker for Christmas that I’m LOVING. I just add water and tell it how many cups and it brews the perfect cup of coffee every time… mmmmm