Pollyanna at the Laundry-Mat (yes, I know it's Laundromat)

I hate to get all "Pollyanna" on you, but I really did have a wonderful morning at the Laundromat today.

I lug all of my dirty clothes to Payson now and do laundry either before or after work.

Because, quite frankly, I don't do much of ANYTHING in Nephi anymore. I think I'll move to Utah County when my lease is up here. So I was thinking about that this morning, and having mixed feelings. Worried that there aren't any friendly people "up north" and that I would hate it.

And then this cute little Mexican lady at the laundromat walked over to me and handed me her business card. English on the front of the card, Spanish 0n the back. Or vice-versa. But she handed it to me English-side up:) I guess she is a ph0tographer. Whatever she does, she was adorable. Didn't speak a word to me. Just handed me her card and gave me a warm smile. I was drawn to her immediately.

I had been reviewing an article in National Geographic magazine for my Biological Anthropology class while I waited for my laundry.

And one of the Mexican guys in the group came over to me and asked in broken English... "You go to school?" I told him I had returned to college after 25 years and he said

"Never too late"

Awe... I loved him. He had a warm smile too and I just wanted to go home with these happy, upbeat, friendly people and live happily ever after with homemade tortillas and a love like Grandma G's permeating my life.

These awesome people made me realize I can be happy "up north".

I've started looking for the perfect little place.

It will be fun:)

My To-Do List

I had a list of stuff to do today.

Go to work.

I got certified in the operation of the Walkie Stacker today. SO FUN! I LOVE my job:)

Next on the "To Do" list. Laundry. Ugh. Got it done though:)

Went to the library. Carin was there. She recommended some books by Debbie Macomber.

Debbie recommended some books by Josi Kilpack. We'll see if I like them:) Always looking for new authors.

Had to go talk to my insurance agent. He's a good man. A good friend. But I still hate paying insurance premiums.

Ugh. The last thing on my list today wasn't a whole lot of fun. Had to sign some papers. But my fun friend Lisa was in the building and she made me smile.

And my awesome niece Brooklyn just happened to text me as I pulled into the parking lot

"Hey I was wondering.. how are you doing?"

She'd have no way of knowing where I was at that very moment, but she trusted the instinct that I could use a text from someone I love RIGHT then!! Grateful to my Heavenly Father for whispering in her ear, and grateful that she's the kind of person who is worthy to hear and respond to the promptings. This was not an easy day but I am SO BLESSED to be surrounded by amazing family and friends.