Some Things I Know I Think

There was a columnist who wrote for our local paper. It would seem that when he struggled to find the perfect subject to fill his lines, he’d submit a bunch of random thoughts and call it “Some Things I Know I Think.” Today I pay homage to his assumed writer’s block as I try to break through my own. In other words, here’s some random thoughts I just felt like sharing. Happy Friday!

We are STILL battling through the Coronavirus Pandemic, and I’m pretty over it. I’ve been fully vaccinated for almost six months now, which means I’m approaching the time to get a booster shot. It reminds me of being a child and going to get my vaccinations to protect me from various illnesses and ailments. Simply put, it’s just something I need to do in order to live my best life. I don’t feel oppressed or controlled because of it. Instead, I’m thankful that we live in a time where science has allowed for the rapid development and implementation of such a vaccine. #TeamPfizer

My children are now in their senior year of high school. I don’t quite feel old enough for them to be graduating in just about 8 months. Now, maybe when June rolls around I’ll start to feel differently, but I’m not at all sad at the thought of their impending graduation and subsequent “moving on” in the world. My goal has always been to raise two smart, kind, capable young adults who can go forth on their own adventure known as life. That’s not to say I won’t miss them, or I won’t want them around. I simply mean that I don’t dread their independence or wish to keep them as “my babies” for the indefinite future.

I’m ready for fall. Yes, summer is amazing, but I’m tired of the humidity and the heat exhaustion that comes along with it. I’m absolutely eager to usher in football season with hoodies and bonfires and fall festivals. Oh, please God, let us have some festivities this year. 2020 was so depressing. I need to go to the Hickory Apple Festival to get some fresh brick oven bread. I miss the Houston Pumpkin Festival parade. And let me be perfectly clear here, it’s been way too long since I’ve seen White Chocolate and Pearl!!

I’m looking forward to Sunday and a trip to the movies with my awesome sister to see the Labyrinth. There is something magical about David Bowie on the big screen. Besides, I love the worm!

Glow is starting back up on Wednesday evenings at my church. It’s a short, contemporary contemplative service where we sing and pray and wave glow sticks while our pastor plays his guitar. I mean, who doesn’t love glow sticks in church??

The last hour of work always seems to drag. It’s even worse on Fridays. The aforementioned awesome sister and I have a baseball game to attend this evening. I need some ballpark food in my belly. In other words, I’m so ready for this workday to be over. Bring on the weekend!!

Oh, and one last thing…