(this is more of a journal post, just some thoughts, no big deal. If you want to read, great... if not Great too!)
This morning I was running on the indoor track at Creighton. It was pretty early and so there wasn't anyone else down on the track with me. There is something about running by myself listening to my ipod that I absolutely LOVE. It gives me time to jam out to some fun songs and totally have my mind to myself. It was nice to have one of those "relaxing me times".
So after doing about a bazillion laps that added up to maybe a mile (downfall to running on an indoor track), I was doing a final cool down lap and the morning janitor walked by. (Background story) I see this same nice janitor each morning I am there. (And remember that it is 6:00am.) So anyways, I have observed this guy a few times over the past few weeks that I have been running at the school. My first reaction, being ignorant and all, as I ran my laps around the track, I thought to myself "Man...I would hate to have his job. Waking up so dang early, cleaning up after stinky athletes, college kids, doing grunge work...and having to work alone. What a lonely sad job for this guy. I bet he hates it because i know I would!" Of course we had never talked, only exchanged the friendly smile and nod to each other.
Well today, as I was doing my cool down lap, this janitor was going about his daily duties and we were going to pass by each other. I gave the same nod and smile and then he smiled and then said jokingly "Hey how are you doing nice and early this morning?" I slowed my jog down and smiled and said "I am great. Feels good to get up and run. How are you?" He then, with the most happy and content tone, he smiled and said "I am great, Life is Good!" I smiled and jogged by and said "You are right, Life is Good!"
He was just a happy little man with such a good attitude. I was grateful for his response and especially those 3 last words. He could have chosen to say, I am great, or Fine thanks, or anything, but he said "Life is Good". It probably wouldn't have made me think twice if it was one of my friends or family, but the fact that it was this guy, really made me happy for his outlook. What a great feeling he left me with for the day! I think that no matter our circumstances or situation we might be in, we choose how our life is. And I am happy to say that my Life is Good!
Also I wanted to wish my big brother James a Happy Birthday (yesterday)! You are a wonderful brother and amaze me in so many ways! I am grateful to have an older brother. I think every girl needs to have a big brother and I am lucky to have James as mine. I love all our memories from high school and even junior high in ALPS class. haha good times. I know I might have been and probably still am the annoying little sister but I am grateful for the good friendship we have. Love you brother! Hope your day was wonderful!
13 comments:
Love the family picture!!
I enjoyed your story; thanks for sharing. I love it when things happen like that, and you know, life is good!!!
PS happy bday Kyle! I'm a little nervous about that big 3-0. I never thought much about it until this year (I'll be 27), but some days I think I might be one of those perpetually 29 women!
Very insightful post. I liked it. Tell Kyle we said Happy birthday! I love costco but don't love their pizza. I seem to be minority in that though! I really love your family picture but jeez girl it makes she shiver seeing you in the snow with a short sleeved shirt!!!
its amazing what another's perspective can do for you huh!
Oh Janel, so many things to say....first of all, I wish I could go running by myself and not have to do it on my tredmill and yell at my kids (who are in front of the tv) the whole time. Second, yeah right it added up to one mile, I know you better then that! Third, flirting with the janitor, nice work. Fourth....LIFE IS AWESOME!! Thanks for making my morning, that is just going to be my motto the rest of the day, and anyother day I am having a bad one. Fifth, I LOVE your family pictures. They are darling, especially the on of you and Kyle kissing, it just makes me want to...well, you know have fun with my hubby! You guys are so cute!!! LOVE YOU!
That's a great story! Life is good!!
so cute! I love your family picture! And good for you for running on a track a gazillion times. i did it today at Orem Rec and I remembered why I don't do it that often(26 laps later...)!
That is one of my favorite lines...Life is Good. If and when the weather ever changes to above 20 degrees and we get to run outside, I'll stop talking and start singing so you can still have those reflective moments:)
oh that is so wonderful sister.... I bet you felt so warm inside cause thats def how I felt when I read your post!! :) you are such a sweetheart and such a wonderful sister!!! I love and admire you SO much! You are the best older sister I could ever imagine! Thanks for all you have done and do for me! I love you sista friend!!
PS Life is Good! :)
LOVED this post! Life is good.
cute cute cute family pics. Tell James hi! I miss the heck outta him! Start eating will ya?
You've got some great pictures posted. I love the ones of Jantzen and Kambryn on the side column. Such cute kids! Thanks for sharing that story. It's a nice reminder.
Post a Comment