The good: A funny yet elusive letter inviting me out for a special evening with Andrew. A chauffeured ride into the city for a late-afternoon yoga class. An impromptu overnight stay at a swanky new hotel. Living large. Al fresco waterfront dining and a movie by the moonlight. Laughter. Reminiscing. Riesling. An impromptu celebration to acknowledge a milestone anniversary. Lemon raspberry pancakes in the morning and an afternoon spent wandering a museum. Rejuvenated. Grateful. Living for today. Living happily ever after. The bad: My beloved old cat is not well. Barely eating. Throwing up when he does eat. Losing weight fast. Sad meow sounds. Missing the litter box. Worrisome x-rays. Blockage in intestines. A mysterious mass clouding his abdomen. Ultrasound scheduled for Tuesday. Heartbroken over my little furry guy's declining health. Hoping he's okay for the cat sitter.
There you have it. So, what to do? Bad news happens. Without it, good news gets taken for granted. Not appreciated quite as much as it should be. Same thing goes for fancy celebrations and impromptu getaways. Balance is important. You take the good with the bad. The bad with the good. That's life.
_________________________________________________________________________ © 2009 Good Karma Housekeeping. Because less really is more--bittersweet as it may be.
