It's been a really long time since I've updated this blog. Lately everything has revolved around the baby, but I'm going to try to write about something different. Something that captured my attention this past Monday....

As some people know, I drive around Central Indiana quite a bit for my job. Usually I'm driving through rain or snow or in heavy traffic. I've driven these routes so many times over the past 3 years that I sometimes find myself on "autopilot" - you know, when you're driving, but your mind is in like 17 different places. This past Monday though, I found myself really connecting with my surroundings. It was such a beautiful day, there was little traffic on the road, and it just felt peaceful. I was so enamored with the sky that I took out my phone and snapped a picture (no worries, I was stopped at a stop light).

I complain about my drive to/from work, so I know this probably sounds contradictory, but it's a completely different experience. On the way into work, or on my way home, traffic is horrendous and it's not necessarily a sightseeing trip. When I'm on the road for work, I get to take country roads through beautiful farmland and small towns with cool little shops. This is when I feel at ease. My mind can wonder, which is why I probably feel like I'm on autopilot a lot. I'm blessed to have a job where I get to travel to different areas throughout Central Indiana. It's days like Monday that help me remember the small blessings that really make me happy.