A big thanks to everyone: happiness in the small things

I just wanted to share a moment of complete bliss which I enjoyed some time at the start of January.

The night was clear and there was a slightly biting breeze in the night air that always makes me think about home, where seasons may change and offer greater distinction than more or less rain. The smoke of pollution and burning was blown off and there were no clouds, so that I could see the stars of this hemisphere with acute clarity and the moon was full and bright, reflecting off the river in a way that I never can manage to photograph. I assembled and lite the candle-driven Christmas decoration that was sent to me. The simple beauty of its delicate spinning and unassuming candle light sincerly filled me with bliss. I even put it on top of a broken mirror I had so that the light could be reflected and projected further. I made a cup of Chai tea that tastes like home and safety and all things comforting. And, while watching the light spin and trying not to gulp down the cinnamony tea (at least I can get two cups out of each bag), I watched a movie that was sweet, whimsical, and surprisingly rewarding. Any one of these simple comforts would make me happy, but having them altogether and with such a clear, special night made me completely, purely happy. This was largely in part to the gifts that you sent me for Christmas. Thank you all.