Today was a long day. It wasn't even stressful, just long. As I left the office, I noticed there was tons of traffic due to an accident that happened near there. I spent a good 30 mins in traffic where it normally takes 10 mins to get home. Once at home, I was greeted at the door by my kids. "Hey, babies! Where's your poopy dad?" And there he is, in all his glory. I find my husband moping on the couch, ready to let loose about his terrible drive home that lasted one hour. All this before I set foot in the living room and put my bags down.
Since neither of us were in the mood to cook, I was volunteered to get take-out. I had just loaded some music onto my iPod and wanted to listen to it, so I decided to take a detour to Chick-fil-A. Yeah, it was out of the way and I was starving, but some music might do me some good.
Once in the drive-thru line (becos I was in my jammies and had no intention of getting out of the car) my iPod played "One Night at a Time" by George Strait and my heart melted. My eyes started to swell with tears and I was transported to high school the minute I heard that drum intro and beautiful guitar picking. This song, nay, this album reminds me so much of my high school sweetheart and I can picture us dancing the night away. He was the kind of guy who when we danced held my hand like in a game of Mercy, except down by the waistline. He liked to move that arm to the lock-step which really helped me learn how to dance. I remembered how and where he would place his hand on my back and I felt confident. Or when he would rest his arm on my shoulder and hook it around my neck. I guess it didn't feel so awkward considering the height difference. I remembered his half smirk and blue eyes. All this while waiting for my Chick-fil-A order. Hilarious!
Ahhh, to be young again. I miss those days. Not having a care in the world, listening to music in my room for hours on end, and young love. I laugh, but even I have to admit that it makes me smile thinking about "the good ol' days."
I love how George Strait can just stand there with the guitar, not play it, mind you, and still look gorgeous.
le sigh.
le sigh.
