Going out to work this morning, trying to beat the traffic and not be late.

Coming home from work this evening, trying to beat the traffic and get back as soon as safely possible.

I missed the light of the day. I missed a chance to breathe in the cold, crisp air of coming winter.

I missed the light of day and the chance to just breathe unhindered by tasks and being here there and everywhere.

Today, I have so much gratitude for my life, for those days when my time is mine to do with as I so please.

That I can please myself. Having some days taken up with other tasks, tasks for others, tasks for a system I do not believe in, does suck the light out of my soul never mind my day, each time.