#sol20- March 30, 2020
Today I choose joy- joy in the form of a bar of soap! A simple bar of “kitchen soap” that has been sitting on my shelf for maybe two months unopened.
When I saw Bumblebee Cambodia Soap advertising dishwashing bar soap I was intrigued. Would it be s good as what was usually found in a plastic bottle? I am all for supporting local businesses and more sustainability, so I decided to order two bars to give it a shot. But still, they sat- I still had my plastic bottle after all.
Finally, yesterday I could squeeze no more from that old plastic bottle and not having another bottle in reserve I had to make the change, so…
I was surprised right away while washing my breakfast dishes. It got my sponge all sudsy. It felt good in and on my hands. It smelled good-not overly scented but clean. I’m sold-this little bar of soap brought me joy today (and that is a good thing, so I do not need to write about my tired eyes, burned soup, or a disappointing meeting decision).
Today, I choose joy in small things.
Ms. Victor Reads 
It is the little things that give us the most joy, I think! I’m intrigued by this dishwashing bar soap. I have never heard of such a thing. I may need to see if anyone around here makes one and give it a try!
I like how you mention the not-joyful moments in passing, and let them pass. I like that that you wrote about a bar of soap that brought you joy. And a bit of advertising, perhaps, for a company making something new and not in plastic! Like Amanda, I will keep my eyes open for this new kind of dishwashing soap.
During this time, we take joy in the smallest of things! Looks like your eyes are wide open, ready to enjoy anything! 🙂