This week, I have been grateful for...
1. My daughter being offered a much-coveted place at the most wonderful kindergarten in our neighbourhood. We went in on Thursday to drop in the forms and she walked right into the room and started playing. The Manager was amazed by her confidence and ease. So proud of my little 'un. And, dare I say, of myself. (Would you believe that this kinder has a garden including special section just so the kids can savour the deliciousness of playing in mud?!)
2. Seeing James Vincent McMorrow live. Absolutely exquisite.
3. This fantastic blog post by Brené Brown had my shoulders coming down half a metre.
4. Discovering lots of wonderful self-care resources, prompting me to ponder what it really means for me. (More on that soon!) Discovering lots of tantalising writing opportunities in the process.
5. Browsing in my favourite little bookstore and, as always, stumbling on a little treasure that I'd never heard of but soon became my favourite. This time, a book about the artist Swoon. Seriously mindblowing stuff.
6. Deciding to get over myself and buy that pair of trousers, even if they are not the size I think I should be. This is the size I am now. And I really need smart trousers that fit me comfortably.
7. Discovering a Totoro plush during a shopping expedition. Happy times!
8. Hydrangeas.
9. Taking micro steps to dig my bike out of the garden shed, dust off the cobwebs and get it serviced. Reading this delicious book was a great motivation... not that I ever look that glamorous or sanguine riding my bike. Sigh!
10. My sweet husband and little 'un making me quince pancakes this morning!
For more sweet savouring this weekend, be sure to visit munificent Maxabella.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteYou've introduced me to so much bright loveliness in this one simple post.
I'm grateful for the gift of sharing, which you've done plentifully here....am off to listen to some more of JVM and oggle over Swoon.
Happy weekend.
That's a great list! Browsing bookstores is always special. I can look for hours! And speaking of bike riding... I'm off for a ride right now! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat news - that sounds like quite a pre-school! It's always a relief when we know our little ones are settled somewhere that we love.
ReplyDeleteQuince pancakes sound delish!!! x
I think soul searching is good for us. Keeps us moving forward. I love my boss and enjoy the work I do, but like you, am not jumping out of bed to get there. However, I am grateful. And what would we do without weekends and holidays! They are as necessary as breathing! Enjoy yours and savor the moments! Tammy
ReplyDeleteHi again! Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. I've been in Kuwait for 17 years now. Long story short, I met my husband on a blind date 20 years ago. He is a Palestinian born and raised in Kuwait who went to college in the States. And, as they say, the rest is history. Have a super Sunday! :) Tammy
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