Random Message from the Universe

I received a surprise package today. A special deck of cards that each contain a different writing prompt. Questions like, “What decision should you have made yesterday?” and “How do you define success…?”

I have no idea who sent it. I’m not sure I want to know, though. Sometimes, puzzling over stuff like that is half the fun.

Then again, how can I thank the mystery sender for this really cool gift?

I started to look for a nice EOA (emoji of appreciation), then decided a Bitmoji would be better. That’s when I found this…

I have no idea what it means, but how can I not share a ToadMama as Avocado Bitmoji? Anyone have any clue what THAT is supposed to express? Maybe it’s a spin on “cool as a cucumber,” but with a bit of a mean twist? “Awkward as an avocado” perhaps. Or  maybe it’s “absentminded as an avocado.” Because, you know, everyone knows how avocados affect a person’s memory. Especially if they come in contact with that big-ass seed.

Seriously, though, I do want to share an actual, appropriate ToadMama Bitmoji.

AND I sincerely wanted to say Thank You. For real, as I suspect someone who reads or has read this blog may have sent the deck. It was a kind thing to do, I can always use some inspiration, plus, it’s just a cool idea. So, thanks.

Of course, the best way to express my appreciation would be to actually use the deck.

Now, there’s an idea!

On another note… I took my computer on vacation. An actual laptop, so I could maybe write some blog posts and/or share some pics.

But, during the day, I just couldn’t bring myself to look at a computer, tablet, or even phone screen for any length of time. Why sit indoors, looking at my screen, when I could look at and listen to stuff like this?

Hawaii was awesome. We didn’t do much of anything, which is a big part of what made it so awesome.

I stared at the water A LOT. It was pretty.

Like, seriously pretty. And it was off season. So, other than places like Pearl Harbor and the world famous Waikiki Beach, there weren’t many people, so it was quiet. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some of my pics.

I took around 2,000 pictures. I’m guessing at least half will be deleted. Have YOU ever tried to capture that perfect crashing-wave shot? Or fidgety yellow bird? Or ghost crab?

I DID manage to capture at least one good crab pic.

I might share some more here one day. But it won’t be anytime soon. We’ve got some special stuff going on this week. More on that later.

Thanks again for the cards, friend! I’ll try hard to put them to good use.