Is there ever such a thing as a perfect day? And if so, what does it resemble for you?
The latter half of the week saw incredible improvements…
Queue music, Bobby McFerrin singing “Don’t worry, Be Happy”
Don’t get me wrong, lady luck was still following me and adding to my adventures. Take dinner last night for example.
Martin cancelled as he was feeling unwell. He had said he would pick up Chinese on the way. I had been looking forward to indulging in some spring rolls, or the very least something I did not have to cook. I haven’t had to cook as much all year, (Thanks Martin and Bill)
So, I decided I would still have Chinese.
Enter google… picked a local with great reviews. Phoned once… Engaged. In the end I phoned 3 more times and it was engaged. I thought they must be good. Told myself to turn up and order, then take the dogs for a walk while their chefs cook up a storm for me. I turn up to find a for lease sign on the door.
Enter google… picked another local with great reviews. Phoned, got through first time. Woohoo!!! Placed my order and the lovely girl on the other end of the line said, “only cash – OK?”. To which I replied, I’m sorry I need to cancel my order. I thought with my luck the idea of finding an ATM etc, etc, etc… I was not going to chance it.
Enter google… picked another local. Did not care about the reviews. Got through first time. I ask, “Do you take card”? “Off course”, was the reply…
Fade music, Bobby McFerrin
Queue music, KD Lang singing Hallelujah.
I savoured my dinner in the peacefulness of the boat gently rocking in the breeze… And I reflected back on what a perfect day it was… I felt good. No, I felt great!
Fade music, KD Lang
Queue music, Sam Cooke singing “Summertime” (Summertime and the living is easy. Fish are jumping and the cotton is high).
Literally, the fish were jumping…
Yesterday started with a 30-minute walk across the Scarborough Peninsula. I ended up at a mini-strip of cafes and restaurants in Scarborough. A tree-lined strip that frames the waterfront with views across to Moreton Island. It is a magic place for breakfast. @Danny’s (89 Landsborough Avenue) was my venue of choice.
They have the best couches on which to sit and chill. Best in this case means, not only do they look good, they have a great view and more importantly are comfortable to sit and write – well type. Mental note. Write tomorrow’s post at Danny’s after my walk.
The walk back was equally pleasant. I felt great and the dogs loved it. We were all pretty chilled when we got back. And the rain clouds held back… a perfect day.
From there everything fell into place. I felt relaxed, prepared, and organised… It only took 3.5 days.
I woke this morning to a perfect day… The water was like glass, the birds were chirping. The breeze was almost non-existent. All week the breeze had been reasonable strong and blowing from the north which meant it was blowing on to the bow of my boat and making it a little unpleasant to be outside. So, it was refreshing to eat breakfast for the first time this week in the cockpit instead of the cabin.
And the fish were still jumping…
A perfect day has turned into a successful week of living on-board with two dogs. They have been fantastic and are into their routine now. They have been extremely obedient. Up, down, sit, stay, to the car, wee, wee etc. The locals (others living on the marina) have commented on how well behaved they are. Especially Mandy who runs the Marina. Relief!!!
They have only barked twice. The first time was last night when I took them for a comfort stop before we went to bed. And someone else was walking down the finger. I think they were protecting their mummy. I shhh’ed them and they stopped barking immediately. Can’t be cranky at them for that. And, then 6am this morning, for their morning comfort stop… Another dog owner was taking his dog for a wee and Nitro wanted to play. It was a play bark…
Again, I can’t be cranky at that.
They have met quite a few other dogs, made friends with some of them and been a great conversion starter with most people…
Other highlights… no TV, no alcohol, not overeating because I am more present when I sit down to eat, being more active every day, having time to reflect… enjoying a very, very, quiet week.
I have cleared my head, tackled and solved some work challenges and written. Not what I intended to write. And that is the subject of another post. But written all the same.
It has been a perfect week.
Fade music…
