Day 67 Joy in buying sunflowers for myself.

This afternoon, I had been looking forward to visiting a vineyard nearby with two good friends.  When I found out we had to reschedule, I knew my son would still want to attend the play-date I had set up for him, so I decided to run some errands on my own.  After making a return, picking up a few things I had needed in town, I then did some enjoyable window-shopping at some of my favorite shops near Hilldale.  Anthropology, Title Nine, all things out of my budget, but when just looking, know one else knows this.  I did make one purchase, as I knew the upscale grocery store always had a beautiful selection of flowers, many of them from local farmers.  I walked through their display and into huge cooler filled with buckets of flowers as well as arrangements.  Then, I saw them, amazing sunflowers, larger than my wide open hand and under $2 each.  I asked if I could have three wrapped and with a huge thank you and smile, I checked out and walked proudly with my purchase to my minivan.  Coming home, picking up my son from his friends and placing them in my family room, I couldn't help but smile.  Fresh flowers, even when purchased for yourself, can definitely fill you with joy.