I’ve always found joy in the little things, there’s this surge of excitement that fills me up when doing simple things for others. I don’t think this is a trait selective to me but I noticed that’s who I am as a person.
One of my greatest memories about having my first job wasn’t even the fact I could finally buy myself multiple feets without hearing drawbacks of having one pair of feet, it was my first Christmas being able to get everyone close to me .. family and friends a gift. Having the opportunity to show them I appreciated them with a small token and seeing their face light up warmed my heart.
My mom was always big on telling me you don’t have to spend plenty, you can always get something nice that’s a decent price. I just always gravitated towards the best for the people I love. Similar to when you look at a rack of clothing but somehow your eye is trained to spot great quality that has a major price point .. yea. You’d think being it’s not for me I’d think twice but it’s quite the opposite.
This joy is what fuels me some days. I want to always be a reliable source to my close family and friends. There if need be.
I was reading an old journal entry where I wrote my Christmas wish when I was younger and it was to have all my family in one place instead of scattered. Now when I reflect I realize I desire intimate close knit relationships where we might not live close in distance but we stay close at heart.
We don’t get to choose our family (not all linked by blood) but I love the one God assigned (some days).
Tiffany Goldson
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