Anyone who’s made changes on their home for maintenance, fixing, repairing, refreshing, cleaning out, sprucing up, any of those sorts of things knows all about the disruption it causes to daily routines. Especially when tradesmen are hired to complete various projects within a tight schedule and a limited budget. It’s a horrible process while going through it, but very rewarding when it’s done.
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Glass Half Full
It seems like everyone I know is insanely busier than usual. And not just la-la-la busy doing fun stuff, but dealing with annoying tedious tasks – and/or coping with more serious and stressful life issues. I’m in the same boat. These past few weeks have been really challenging. Might not be hard stuff for someone else, but it is for me.
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Say “I Love You” to somebody today.
and, please. . .include chocolate whenever possible! ♡
New Year Horoscope Resolutions ~ Week Five
Indulge by allowing yourself to feel however you feel – no judgment.
> How do you feel about your resolutions now?
New Year Horoscope Resolutions ~ Week Four
Where is your psychic energy? Liberate it.
> Am I allowing the inner critic to run amok in my head?
New Year Horoscope Resolutions ~ Week Three
You’re able to change your thinking to align yourself.
> Are you?
New Year Horoscope Resolutions ~ Week Two
It’s pointless to wish for a conflict-free life.
> How’re your resolutions going?
Happy New Year!
New Year Horoscope Resolutions ~ Week One
The change you resist the most will be the best one to make.
> Are you making any new year resolutions?
Merry Christmas!
However you are spending the last days of the year 2018, I hope it’s filled with holiday merriment, beauty, all-out fun, and much deserved relaxation.
and. . .well, why not? . . throw in a little delicate winter magic.
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Winter ~ Evening Reading
Tonight I said forget it! to working late.
I took advantage of winter’s early darkness and treated myself to a more pleasurable activity on a chilly windy evening.
One thing I do like about winter is getting into bed early, snuggling under the covers, and delving into a really good book. Or . . .?
Winter ~ Afternoon Laundry
I’m a summer person, so I’m not thrilled when December rolls around because it’s cold - well, cold to me (yes, even here in Southern California). Don’t laugh at me, those of you who live where winter is really cold (snow! ice! windshield scrapers!).
In winter, I have to wear extra layers of clothing, and I’m not happy about it because it creates too much laundry. But I guess I could say I’m happy about saving money by not putting on the heater just yet.
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Winter ~ Sunday Morning Bike Ride
I get up really early every morning to ride my bike. I like to do various routes and levels of difficulty, so I drive to different neighborhoods close to where I live.
This morning was particularly cold, so I was pedaling faster than usual to be done with it, and get back to my car. But I slowed down to look at a charming house with glowing multi-colored Christmas lights and fanciful ornaments.
As I coasted by, the most tantalizing breakfast smells wafted all around me. I just wanted to throw down my bike, run into that warm, cozy kitchen, sit down, and dig in!