Today was exactly the kind of day that I needed. After losing Cosmo last weekend, the work week started with a big box of urgency and more things to do than I could reasonably expect to accomplish.
I started the day feeling particularly rested, with a good night of sleep. I was having a nice dream about something when I woke up. The drive in was uneventful. I had a morning meeting that I was really pleased with, and I worked in a little coding before and after it. Diana and Simon came to visit me at lunch time, and we had delicious Asian food. I got a little validation from peers and my boss, which I usually pretend I don't need, but definitely value. I came home to a son that was excited to see me, and a lovely wife. Dinner was mostly leftovers, but still good. Simon had a really nice bedtime, and we watched a little TV.
I still strongly dislike living here, and it was too cold to hot tub, but this was otherwise a nearly perfect day. I was wondering if I could bottle this kind of day, and have one like it more often. When I take stock of what makes a great day, it's true that a great many things are out of your control, and come from external forces. However, I think that much of what makes life great is the effort you put forward to position yourself for that greatness. Marrying a fantastic woman and getting to a job that is satisfying go a lot further toward a good life over languishing in a suboptimal relationship or job.
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