One Sunny Day on Route 1A

Yesterday, I was travelling home from Newburyport along route 1A.  The sun was shining and the temperature was just right.  As I drove through the quaint New England towns on journey home I was enjoying the sites, the warm breeze and a little Jimmy Buffet.  I was still slightly preoccupied.  I had caught a glimpse of something on the way up but could not stop at that time to investigate.  I decided to stop on my return trip when time allowed.  So, as I drove along, my attention was focused on finding that place again.
As I drove through town after town I began to think I had somehow missed it.  Just as the doubt was growing I spotted what looked like it in the distance.  As I got closer it came into focus.  A large Dairy Queen sign, but that was not what I desired.  A small sign below it led me to my objective; Orange Julius.  I had not enjoyed one in nearly 30 years.  I pulled in and parked the car.  I entered the store with great anticipation.  I ordered the large, of course.  Upon returning to the car I began to wonder if this was going to be as good as I remembered.  It seems many things from childhood are not quite as tasty as we recall.  I took a nice big drink and that creamy, orange concoction was even better than I remembered.  I got back on Route 1A and drove home with a big smile on my face, the warm breeze blowing and the Jimmy Buffet just a bit louder.
I used to look for those big moments in life to keep me going in this fight.  I have come to realize that those events, birthdays, holidays and other milestones, are going to happen and that I do not need to seek them out.  It is the small things that I experience every day that really inspire me.  Yesterday it was a tasty item from my childhood that made my day.  I look forward to what today may bring that will put a smile on my face and inspire me to carry on.
So, my advice to all is that while you are travelling on your route 1A, keep an eye out for your  "Orange Julius."     It may just make your day.