Two things happened to me today that were just kinda excellent.
1. At work i met this young boy/man probably no older than 15-16 and we hit it off really well. Feeling comfortable around me he started telling me about some of his hobbies and likes, and then began to show me magic tricks. Now i'm not saying magic tricks like, simple hidden coin or sophomoric tricks, he started to show me some legit straight up awing stuff. Pulling cards, forcing picks, hidden items, concealment and slight of hand. If this kid keeps practicing his routines, i could easily see him appearing on TV or running a show or theater somewhere. It was pretty awesome.
2. I have had my Green Cheek Conure for about 2 weeks and have grown with it, I have gotten it's trust and we learned how to do simple things like stop biting and stepping up. Just this last Friday we accidentally stumbled upon a new trick and learned how to wave and shake hands... FRIGGIN adorable.... today while we were watching some anime, she nuzzles up on my wrist and i try to pet her like i normally do and she kinda skitters away, so i go and cup my hand around her, no petting, just a gentle embrace.... to my surprise she almost fell asleep in my palms, she didn't wanna be rubbed or ruffled, she just wanted a hug, we sat there for about 30 minutes while i was entranced at how comfy she was, dozing in and out of sleepy eyes and comfort. MAN that was peaceful and heart warming.
Sometimes, even when things feel like they are out of my control and all the rest of my life seems chaotic, i', glad i get to enjoy simple moments like these, meeting someone extraordinary or enjoying a hug with a friend. I hope all of you reading this also got to enjoy the simpler things in life today or this week. Stay positive and keep moving forward.
~Jester D