Two very great things happened to me today. The first happened while I was on the way to the second.

I was on the way to pick up my automobile from the shop (Mmmm- aaauutomobile). I had decided to go via omnibus as I rarely travel by this method and it is an adventure. I quite like adventures. I stood for some time at the "shelter" where I waited for the vehicle that would transport me, magically to my destination, the weather was raining and windy, just the way I like it.

Suddenly the wind and the rain went quiet and the air seemed remarkably still and calm. there was no noise and the place seemed to pause and to wait for something. I was alone at the bus stop and I felt as though I was also alone in the universe but not in any bad way.

At that moment I looked up into the grey clouds above me and saw ( I swear this is true ) a great big eagle circling right above me! I watched as it circled around and was quite stunned to see it. We don't get eagles around here as a rule and it was amazing to watch the grace and the lazy confidence this beautiful bird exuded. I felt as though we were alone together in a great cylinder of calm taken quite apart from the rest of the universe and simply connected somehow. That was a perfect and wonderful moment. I watched it for some time untill the omnibus came and whisked me away.

The other wonderful thing that happened was me getting my precious back! My beautiful black Benz, I have missed it so, is back in it's home at last. two weeks it has been and I rejoiced to be back in her leather seats. mmm leather. i was looking for any excuse to drive today, I have enjoyed the afternoon so much.

One bad thing did happen today. But it will feel better in time I think. At the very least it was the proper thing to do even though it feels ugly at the moment. I am sure it will be better.