the sun is on the walls

I don't really have much to say... nothing major even happened today, but I feel so light. I feel the light.

Two days ago Rosa and I started taking down all the magazines, photos, posters, and random things off my walls and ceiling. In the middle of the process we talked about painting the walls since there were so many yellow scotch tape remains and tack holes across the off white surfaces. So we did. We completely painted my room in less than 24 hours. Well we left the trim, baseboards, doors, and windows alone and there is still a spot around the ceiling fan lacking the vinegar sugar beige color but, we both rather like it that way. If feels so amazing to be rid of all that weight... literally and figuratively. The curtains are gone and now the sunrise climbs the walls and wakes me. (The loud mooing perhaps in pain cow across the street also signals my slumbers end.) I love my room now, and everything feels so much more manageable. I loved that Rosa helped me, we always have so much fun together. I missed my Rosa.

I was really worried today when Laura didn't get the package I sent her yesterday. I really wanted her to get it before she left, as it contained special minimal traveling accessories. But, at the same time I wasn't that worried. I felt like it would be ok. I called the usps people and got a number but it was after 5 so I would have to wait for the morrow, and Laura leaves at 11am. The universe heard me and my intentions. It was placed in the wrong mailbox and a neighbor brought it to Laura. I made a journal for her to write in while in Costa Rico and it was ironic because she was running out of space in her only remaining one. She also said that she just felt like she didn't need to buy one and that she would get one in Costa Rico. There's always a plan, and today, whether you chalk it up to luck, coincidence, or whatever else, I feel like God reminded me that I don't need to worry.

Tom and I went running tonight. It was a really good run and even better because of my brother. I'm so thankful. I love the twilight.

Buns, I am going to try and blog more for you while you're traveling and living the dream. I'm so excited for you.

The light is inside me and I hope I can convince it to stay a while. It can be with you too.