Even though it's raining outside.

*updated below*

I know I said I would tell you the story about the trees today, but, OH MY GOSH, today has been amazing.  And it's only 11:22 am.  (and the tree story is difficult for me, so I'll just push that little item to tomorrow's to-do list, k?)

I was on the phone with Christy this morning telling her about everything and she said "you should share this on your blog."

So, I'm going to.  I have to preface everything by saying that I really do not like talking about things that I "get," as in material possessions.  So, if I seem shallow and weak, well, that's okay.

I'm allowed. 

First of all, a couple of things:

1.) I love Seal.  If I could meet anyone, it would be Seal.  I would eat him for dinner, night after night after night.   I would make him dinner, night after night after night.  (which says a lot)  I have loved him since high school and have been devoted ever since.  He's handsome, he's poetic, he's emotional, he's awesome.

In high school, my boyfriend (at the time) and I bought tickets to see him at a huge venue in Chicago.  We got lost on the way there, we were totally late and we were seven miles from the stage. I swear we saw him sing four songs.  I bought a t-shirt and wore it to bed for years.  and stopped when it shrunk.  ahem.

Seal doesn't tour much, I'm not sure why.

2.)  I bought a new camera.  I loved my D40X, but I knew the day would come when I would want a better camera and I knew a day would come when I'd want to learn more about photography and hope that some day I would do it professionally.  I didn't know the day would come less than a year after buying the D40x.  I had many people offer to buy my D40x before I even mentioned buying a better camera.  So, we found a really, really good deal on eBay for the camera I wanted with five lenses, tripods, 16 gb of memory, and TONS of other stuff. We ordered it last Thursday.

3.)  I was planning to join Weight Watchers today, but I hesitated because it's so FREAKIN' EXPENSIVE.  (see #2 if you wonder why that matters...)

4.) Remember when my kitchen flooded one week after moving into our brand new house?  Remember that?  Brian was out of town?  I can remember trying to vacuum up the water into the shop vac and wanting to collapse in defeat, right there into the water, but I also remember thinking, something good has to come out of this.  Well, not only did it flood our ktichen, but our basement, too, and inside our basement were some couches that we had purchased before our current set. 

Okay, so...
Because the flood ruined our couches, we were able to buy a new set thanks to our trusty home insurance.  And it came in yesterday and we LOVE it.

Then, this morning?  My camera came in.  (HOORAY FOR FED EX!)

Then, while I was waiting patiently (read: sitting by it and staring at it) for my camera battery to charge, a commercial came on TV, which is crazy because I NEVER have the TV on in the morning and there was a commercial saying Seal was coming to Northwest Indiana.  I almost had a heart attack right there.  I went to tickmaster.com to see where else he was playing and the only other scheduled performance is in San Diego.  He's playing twice.  Once in San Diego and the other in Northwest Indiana.  The tickets go on sale tomorrow, but what I would give to MEET him.  OH MY GOSH, I feel so silly being so in love with a star, but seriously?  He is it for me.  JUST HIM, nobody else.  Anyway, presale tickets are on sale now, but we need an AMEX to buy them.  SONOFABITCH!

Then I called Christy and spazzed about Seal and saw the mail came.  I told her "if I go to the mailbox and my paycheck came?  It will make the greatest day!"

So, I went out to get the mail and get Ariel off of the bus (in the pouring rain) and my check was in there, along with a postcard from Weight Watchers asking me to come back and offering me 25% off.  What are the chances?!

Days that are overflowing with joy are so special to me.  The excitement I am feeling today is immeasurable, and I appreciate it so much.  More than I ever have before.

I have to go take pictures, pray for good Seal tickets, sit on my new couch and join Weight Watchers.  But first we need to sing and dance with Seal and celebrate this very, very good day.  It's a family affair, we can't wait for Daddy to join us later on.

update! We got the tickets! It's pretty fun being 31 years old and going around and asking folks if they have an Amex, Brian asked a co-worker and viola! WE ARE GOING TO SEE SEAL!! (I may die of a heart attack before then, but that's okay!) And since I wrote this a few hours ago, our broken Wii that we sent to the Wii people, was returned to us this afternoon and it works!  The good day continues.  Well except that the good people at Weight Watchers charged my account three times and they aren't responding to me, but I'll just pretend that's not happening, m'kay? And Seal, if you are reading this, and I'm sure you are, I promise I won't be a crazy person should you want to meet me.  Promise.

Comments

[Megan (FriedOkra)]

I like me some Seal too, though I think your enthusiasm may overshadow mine just a little bit. Ahem. New Camera Envy, come to Mama.

[Alaina]

Wow...I'm speechless.

All of that in one day? How did you manage to contain your excitement so you could blog?

Have fun and enjoy!

[Ashley @ mrs007.net]

Whoo Hoo! Good days are sweet! I love when we get packages. And speaking of packages...I hear that Seal has one in extra large. Did you hear that too?

[Ryley]

What are the odds?????????

What a great day... now.. if only someone with an AMEX would buy you front row seats to surprise you!! That would be AWESOME!! (umm.. Sorry.. I dont have a AMEX and uhh.. I dont have any money..so it wont be me.. but maybe someone!)
I hope you're day continues with awesomeness.. Open the windows and listen to the rain.. nothing better!

[Christy M.]

I am SO glad you posted all of this wonderfulness!! So glad.

If I had an AMEX, I'd be calling you with the number so you could get your tickets. SMFD! I only have Visa, MC, and Discover :(

I hope you get wonderful tickets tomorrow and just think about the excellent pictures you'll be able to take at the concert with your brand new mega-camera!!!

Love all the shot of you and the kids dancing and singing to Seal. And your new furniture's not too shabby either!!

[Jessica]

What a great day and with the possibilty of getting so much better with tickets! You deserve it! I just got the same camera... maybe even the same package and I am loving it. If I could just figure out all the bells and whistles and take it out of auto mode I know I would be loving it more but who has the time. If you figure it out 1st let me know ;)

[Angie]

Isn't it awesome to have a good day? I'm still anxiously waiting to see pics of the mulch...and the stones.

I'm also glad to know that we aren't the only ones who use legos as microphones.

:)

[ElleBee]

WOW! God was seriously smiling on you today! :) Aren't these kind of days fun? Love the pics of Ariel and Racecar celebrating with you!

[lil mama]

Ok, so I've been checking your blog here and there for a while now but have only commented once. So I guess I'm a "lurker" as creepy as that sounds. So I thought I'd come out and say "hi" because reading this post just made me happy. Happy for you that you're having such an amazing day. You can hear it in your words. Great for you! And nice to meet ya :).

[Laura H]

I am so happy about your day! That is just great and it just made me smile so big reading about it.

[Rhonda (Mimi)]

Your excitement is spilling over on me...Oh, I will cross my fingers and toes that you get good tickets and be able to even meet him....
Nice couch! and love the microphones!
Oh, I know Steph told you my dream about you the other night. I'm waiting to see you wearing a Bug Bites necklace!
As far as Weight Watcher's....it is a great program to be on. I need to get back on it too. I am waiting on my favorite show "The Biggest Loser" to inspire me...until then...pizza and ice cream...watch out!

[Melissa]

I can feel your excitement bubbling off of the page!! I am so happy for you! I know just what you mean about the camera, the minute I heard UPS ring the doorbell yesterday I became just giddy. MY NEW LENS!! Woo-hoo!! ;o)

[kim]

Love this post and totally love the picture of Racecar SERIOUSLY jammin' out to Seal!!! You crack me up!!! I am sooo happy knowing that you are having such a GREAT day!!! I hope for many more for you!!!! Keep smiling Beth...you have a great smile!!!

[Lisa@Take90West]

I think the planets were aligned for you today, Beth!
Glad you are smiling today!

[Lisa]

Yeah for you! I'm so glad for you, because I know how it is to have so many down days, and then have one that is so good it just blows your mind.
I'm serious (kind of) about the weight watchers thing. Can you email me and tell me where you go to your meetings. I was at the last NWI bloggy get-together, but we weren't formally introduced.

[anymommy]

I'm smiling too now. You made my day.

[Heather]

Woah, girl. Go buy a lottery ticket because this? It's your day! I'm crossing everything I've got that you not only get the best seats in the house for Seal but that he somehow reads this blog and asks you to come backstage for crazy party. If that happens will you promise to remember the little people? :) Congrats on the new camera!

[Nicole]

I love days like that! I remember waiting for my new camera to come. It was all I could do not to dry-hump the delivery man's leg!

[Susan]

You are so silly, you just crack me up. Yay for the fantabulous day, though!

[Adventures In Babywearing]

Beth- what an awesome day! And girl- you know someone we know has GOT to have connections. You must meet him!

Steph

[milk&honey]

I love that you had such a great day, you big jerk. Love it. I also love that photo of Racecar with his hand in the air.

[Diane]

Wow - what an awesome day for you! Congrats on all the good stuff happening! :-)

[JaimeM]

What a crazy good day! Very awesome new camera....Oh, yeah definitely gotta love Seal!

[Devan]

ok - mine is TOTALLY, just HAS to 2 B PRINCE - can we get them to tour at the same time?! LOL - have fun!

[Mrs. Bubba]

I'm so glad you had a great day and have been rained on with goodness. I hope tomorrow is a good day too.