Beautiful Morning

I woke up pretty early this morning, I had an appointment at 8AM and had to get the kids up and dressed to drop off at day care at 7:30AM. So I was a bit rushed until I got into the quiet car and just breathed. There is nothing like the sound of silence, no talking, no screaming, nothing.

I pulled out of the parking lot and drove down the hill to exit the base, and in the distance, along the river bed, everything was covered in mist, deep, opaque fog. It was stunning, the sun was just rising, stars were still out. It reminded me that mornings can be beautiful, not just hectic and rushed. Not just another day to get through or another of tried patience. But a gift from God, to be cherished and spent wisely.

I think we all need that reminder every once in awhile.

And now I will post my meme, I got tagged by On Dragonfly Wings a week or so ago, and I am just now getting around to posting my responses. In my defense, I've been busy, driving from Michigan to Kansas, Bible Study, Awana.

I got tagged by On Dragonfly Wings, who in turn was tagged herslef. The very long and descriptive title is Ten Literary Characters I Would Totally Make Out With If I Were Single and They Were Real But I’m Not, Single I Mean, I Am Real, But I’m Also Happily Married and Want to Stay That Way So Maybe We Should Forget This. Now I don't think I've ever actually imagined myself kissing a character, instead I more think along the lines of qualities, their character, and honestly, would I want to be her kissing that guy.

It’s been quite thought provoking and I’ve had to really think back through books I’ve read to come up with a list of ten.

In no particular order

1. James Fraser from the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon.

Okay, let’s get the purely physical things out of the way, he’s Scottish, he has an accent, and he wears a kilt. I really don’t know why that appeals to me, but I’m a sucker for an accent. And on a more important note, he loves Claire, even when he doesn’t think they will see each other again, he loves her. He has moral character, he stands up for what he believes in, even when it means putting himself in harms way to protect them.

2 Edward Cullen from Twilight and others by Stephenie Meyer.

He may be a vampire, but he’s a good vampire. He loves Bella even when Bella’s love starts to falter (I have an issue with her on that one). And it doesn’t hurt that he’s handsome either.

3. Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

When I picture him I always picture him as Colin Firth portrayed him in the mini-series. He may be opinionated and stubborn, but for some reason, I just like him.

4. Severn from the Cast in Shadow series by Michelle Sagara.

Since Dragonfly Wings hasn’t read this series yet, I won’t say too much. But, well, he’s a good provider and despite surface facts, he really does care for Kaylin.

5. Lord Nightshade from the Cast in Shadow Series.

Is he good or bad, his intentions with Kaylin are a complete mystery. But I’m imagining him to have the right intentions towards her.

6. Christopher Carrion Lord of Midnight from Abarat by Clive Barker.

And now most of you are thinking I’m crazy and yes he is the bad guy. He is actually pretty ugly to look at but something inside me is rooting for him to turn good and find the love he wants.

7. Black Leg (Lancelot) from Dragon Queen & the Raven Warrior by Alice Borchardt.

He’s not the typical Lancelot you read in legends and even though you want to root for his love, you don’t at the same time.

8. Aragorn from Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Yes, I was continually rooting for Aragorn and Arwen, because it was special and circumstances kept them apart but despite everything they are together. And Viggo was amazing in the movie.

Okay these next will not be from books, per se, but I’m drawing a blank.

9. Patrick Verona from 10 Things I hate about you.

Yes it’s a movie, but it was a play first, Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. I like Patrick because he’s different, he’s himself. And he will sing and dance to get a girls attention.

10. Wesley from The Princess Bride.
It was a book before it was a movie. But what can I say, I love this movie and I love the characters. True love wins.

And there is my list. Hope you all found it interesting. Let me know what you think.