Welcome to Jen's Pond

Working on enjoying the little things... Since the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine(s), there have been so many changes in our lives - work, family, play, community, etc. for many of us. My work found itself closing its doors, opting to share a work space when we need it and work from home. This has been different to say the least. I sometimes go use the shared office space every day, but there are times being in my own space that are super cool. The other day... on another windy Spring day in Oklahoma, I decided to try out the kite I'd purchased late last year but hadn't tried it out. The only audio in this video is the wind - and it was windy out there - so feel free to mute and add your own music.  Here's to taking more time to enjoy all that life offers, but I forget.    

  I think I didn't realize how lucky I am for the family - immediate with my Mom, Dad, brothers... my brother's families... and their families... and my many, many cousins.  My Dad's family has a large reunion every three years. It first began with us all meeting in the Branson, MO area. I remember as a kid going, enjoying Silver Dollar City, canoing the river, swimming, eating, and more with all the Uncles and Aunts and the many, many cousins. We've since then moved the reunion to different locations. We've grown together, partied together, hugged on each other in places like Williamsburg (VA), Keystone (SD), South Haven (MI), Red River, Pigeon Forge (TN) and many places in Colorado.  These are extraordinary weekends. We just have a lot of fun, enjoying what the places have to offer - together.   Some may be thinking how does family relate to joy?  I mean, many of our family members we see and/or talk with a lot.  But do we really think about the joy ...

As I sit here listening to one of my new favorite songs, Joy, by Andy Grammer, I realize I don't celebrate enough. There is so much joy around me...and I'm missing it.  So here's to finding my joy - each and ever day.  My goal is to post something every day, to share my joy with others.  I hope this will help others realize the joy around them and to enjoy those moments. 🤟