Yet Another Great Day

Earlier this week, I had a day filled with birds, blood, and blogging buddies. (Thanks, Wynne, for the clever and alliteration!)

After weeks of harassing attorney’s offices, we called our most promising lead only to learn that he had passed away the night before. Ouch. So, I called our long-shot option and, lo and behold, the office wants to take our case. We’re waiting for the official paperwork, but they think it’s a slam dunk. What?! We’ve always been certain we have a case, but to have someone agree to represent us on contingency feels like a miracle. We just need to get the suit filed and then we’re golden.

Additionally, last week, a recruiter called me out of the blue about a job opening. I love my company and my job, so have no intention of leaving. However, I figured there’s no harm in going through the interview process to polish up my skills and assess what stood out about my credentials. I had a 45-minute video interview with three high-level employees, which went well. While it seems like a great company with exciting prospects for future growth, I’m too happy where I am to jump ship, especially when their pay cap equates to a mere 7% pay bump. Entertaining the idea served to reinforced how content I really am, and for that I’m grateful.

Finally, I had the pleasure of seeing a stunning and massive cactus bloom on a midday walk. Two hours earlier, they had been closed. Two hours later, they had closed once again and fallen off. We captured the beauty within the perfect little window. I’ve never seen this type of cactus before, but they’re really neat.

We’ve been through the ringer, but we’re keeping the hope. And with hope comes beauty, even on the worst day. But the good days? The light and goodness is almost blinding! Whatever you’re going through, hang in there. Let life be good.