Sometimes, life surprises you. And it surprised me. With Jordan Cross. We had been the best of friends for the majority of undergrad. Wedding season rolled around last summer, both of us in need of dates and dance partners. After a first date a Cafe 4 (my favorite restaurant), we both knew this thing was different. And I can confidently say that each day is sweeter than the one before. That isn't to say that each day is filled to brim with happiness and that we float around in some sort of euphoric daze. Quite the contrary - life is sweet because I have a constant buddy for when things get rough. And they do. And consistent does not even scratch the service at who Jordan is.
On my birthday last year, the gift Jordan gave me was full of thoughtful little things. Things that I truly loved but would have never spent on myself. Things that he took the time and energy to remember, seek out, and surprise me with. In the gift, he had included a fresh package of yellow, No. 2, Dixon Ticonderoga pencils (THE BEST traditional pencils on the market as far as I'm concerned). He handed them to me and said, "Your bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. It's almost fall - I thought you needed some." And I just knew. This kid was the real deal.
A bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. 1. You've Got Mail reference. 2. School supplies. 3. Preparation for fall. I mean, it doesn't get much better than that in my book.
I was having a conversation yesterday where the woman said, "Ya know, the small stuff really does matter in the long run." And I have to agree with her. Because choosing to be kind may not win us a Nobel Peace Prize, but it impacts the every day lives of those around. Because the small stuff adds up. Our lives are jam-packed with little moments - and when I think about the things in my life that really mean something, it's the small stuff.
I wish that I could give the whole world a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. But for now, I will pay attention to the small things, try my best to love the people that are placed right in front of me at any given moment. And say little prayers of thanks for the man that Jordan Cross is and continues to become and for falling hard for him all of those many days ago.
On my birthday last year, the gift Jordan gave me was full of thoughtful little things. Things that I truly loved but would have never spent on myself. Things that he took the time and energy to remember, seek out, and surprise me with. In the gift, he had included a fresh package of yellow, No. 2, Dixon Ticonderoga pencils (THE BEST traditional pencils on the market as far as I'm concerned). He handed them to me and said, "Your bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. It's almost fall - I thought you needed some." And I just knew. This kid was the real deal.
A bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. 1. You've Got Mail reference. 2. School supplies. 3. Preparation for fall. I mean, it doesn't get much better than that in my book.
I was having a conversation yesterday where the woman said, "Ya know, the small stuff really does matter in the long run." And I have to agree with her. Because choosing to be kind may not win us a Nobel Peace Prize, but it impacts the every day lives of those around. Because the small stuff adds up. Our lives are jam-packed with little moments - and when I think about the things in my life that really mean something, it's the small stuff.
I wish that I could give the whole world a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. But for now, I will pay attention to the small things, try my best to love the people that are placed right in front of me at any given moment. And say little prayers of thanks for the man that Jordan Cross is and continues to become and for falling hard for him all of those many days ago.
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