Waiting

I found myself this week pondering how much i wait. I wait to fall asleep and I wait to get out of bed in the morning. I wait in the checkout line and wait to get out of the parking lot. I wait and i wait.. it was then that i realized that i should take these moments and reflect on what is going on around me. I lie in bed while my children are fast asleep in their beds. The dog rustles as he changes position for the 100th time of the night. I reflect on the song that i have chosen to wake me every morning. I enjoy the conversations costumers are having with the cashier as they check out, and smile as neighbors wave to me as i leave the parking lot. I guess waiting is for those who choose not to engage in their surroundings. From now on I plan on a lot less waiting..