Happy Surprises

I have found in the last few weeks that more often than not the surprises in my life are not happy ones. They are full of disappointment and regret. Disappointment in people and their actions and regret of the opportunities I have not taken.

However, when the surprises are happy ones, man they kick arse.

Tonight when I came back to my computer there was a missed Skype call from one of the people I miss the most from Wellington. My best friend Lisa. Not only was there a missed call but she was still online.

So very lucky. I got to see her:

and her dog Molly
(we both look a little special in that photo)

and her partner's dog Max:
Made my entire night.

The other amazing woman I get wonderful surprise Skype's from is my sister:
I think I was dancing at this point.

It's just easier not to ask.

At any rate, the happy surprises are the ones that count, as they can turn an entire week around. They also make you realise that the important people in your life are never the ones which spring unhappy surprises on you.