Thursday
Feb142008
five (really) good things. just for me.
1) squeezing the juice of two blood oranges, one grapefruit, and two navel oranges, pouring the juice into a glass, and drinking the beautiful pink concoction for breakfast.
2) taking a break from work to crochet another row of the blanket.
3) calling my grandpa just to say "hi."
4) giving myself the present of a membership to the freespirit fat quarter club. (because, really, can one have too much fabric?)
5) sitting in the quiet. remembering the importance of love for one's self. and inhaling and exhaling compassion.
what are your five (really) good things?
think about it.
and then name them.
right now.
i dare you.
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Reader Comments (20)
here are mine...
. 8:39am, munching on sweetheart necco's
.. g's bald head, swim sectional tonight.
... miss c's midterm card, all a's
.... the other miss c, finding her way in the world of design
..... b and i working on being better at "marriage"
how are you?
happy day to you.
my son waking up and smiling at me
Seeing my self rested
Eating hashbrowns for lunch
heart shapped pizza for late night dinner
reading the Dog says How by Kevin Kling!
Love your blog!
my son waking up and smiling at me
Seeing my self rested
Eating hashbrowns for lunch
heart shapped pizza for late night dinner
reading the Dog says How by Kevin Kling!
Love your blog!
...in a few minutes, I will lay my head down for a much needed nap
...the look on my sister's face when Baby Boy and I brought her flowers at work today
...my father is on his way to see me
...the scent of my husband's after shave still looms on my sweatshirt from a hug he gave me a few minutes ago as he left the house
...did I mention I am about to take a nap?
I needed this this morning...a reminder to pause and be consciously grateful in the midst of chaos. Your posts are regularly serendipitous for me. :)
Five. I can totally think of that few. ;)
1) Sleepy heads, grumpy when being awakened for the bus quickly turning to eyes-closed smiles and excitement when I whispered "Happy Valentine's Day".
2) Those same sleepy heads walking in the pre-dawn fog down the dirt lane, bundled up like eskimos, carrying plants for teachers as if they were precious cargo....happy excited conversation from them drifting up the hill, through the branches and landing quietly on my ears.
3) Doggie following me around as I prepare to leave for the weekend to teach - excited that I will be travelling with a dear friend who always makes me laugh.
Crud...only two more. :)
4) Knowing I will spend the weekend among dear artists and friends who breath noting but encouragement and kindness to all those whom they encounter - sincere, honest, humurous, bold women.
5) Learning my abilities...the daily challenge of going to bed knowing I did just fine today. That...THAT....what a gift I'm learning to give myself.
Thank you for this dare. :)
one good thing for sure will
be meeting you soon:)
I have a whole jar of antique
pink PINK!!! (more raspberry
actually) buttons for you ~
another is a dream i had last night ~
my poem my child wrote me
that just took my breath away ~
...
visiting you here...while
sipping a chai ....and
eating chocolate
is this five?
(hugs)
mmmmm that juice sounds delicious ...
taking tomorrow off for a four day weekend; spending all day tomorrow on a photographic adventure with myself and my world; watching my son's basketball game; warm morning kisses and snuggles; friendships ...
love to you
xo
1. finding a great, surprise Valentine's Day gift for my hubby that he *really* liked!
2. feeling the strong, deep, content, true, honest, blessed love of my husband
3. booking airline tickets to see one of my best friends :-)
4. planning a road trip to meet up with yet another blogging buddy
5. having the Universe respond with gusto to my intentional choices and brave requests!!!
* a romantic dinner and movie snuggles with my valentine
* the warm glow of candelight
* chocolate-covered strawberries
* ready for a good night's rest
* so much loveliness here, sweetie...the perfect way to end this day of love.
sweet dreams to you.
xx
getting a mnassage this weekend
that my husband has a group of friends that he gets to play tennis and have a beer with-that don't take too much of "our" time but makes him really happy
that I have book club this week-an evening with girls
a chubby siamese that loves to snuggle
you:)
affirmation that i'm loved and appreciated, even when others have seemed to turn against me
jelly bellies
being the only one in the office and savoring the quiet
three shots and soy milk
it's friday and i have three creative days ahead of me
I can't think of five things right now, I just woke up and I should be getting ready for work instead of sitting here, but I wanted to pop back in and let you know I started a blanket after reading your previous post. I will be posting photos of the progress soon.
Enjoy your day!
still holding on to the energy of seeing nikki giovanni yesterday
not feeling tired today despite the fact that due to the energy of seeing nikki giovanni earlier in the day i wasn't able to sleep until 2 in the morning
going to a writing group for the first time
my income tax refund hitting my account today--woo hoo!
getting several things marked off my big fat to-do list this week
Great 5 things!
Here are mine:
1. The tumblebus that came to work today.
2. Her infectious laugh.
3. My best friend's new love interest and the way he confides in me.
4. Ani DiFranco's "I'm no heroine"
5. Free pizza for lunch
love your five as usual
:)
and no,
i don't believe one
can
have too much fabric...
especially when they make the
pretty things
that you
make...
xo
oh...and meant to mention,
i found sally jean
through you
and i am so happy that you
introduced us...her blog is
adorable and inspiring!
Getting to dance with my sweetheart, at a swing dance only 5 minutes from home AND having him enjoy his first time trying out this new adventure.
That I have the next few days off and should have some time to do some things for myself and play in my fabric.
Yoga
Although I work at many jobs, all of them are creative and inspiring.
6 weeks of healthy eating!
having finished my exams
the first blackbird singing a tentative verse
the sunshine bouncing off the road this afternoon
the smell of woods, moisture and hints of a fire greeting me when coming home to our part of the world
dreaming of projects I will soon have the time to dive into
xoxo Hope you had a great weekend!
ooohh...what a great time to list only 5 great things...
1. sunshine!
2. being home in Cape Town with my friends and family
3. the feeling of contentment...and happiness!
4. friends = laughter...tears...
chatter! hugs...understanding...being..encouraging...opening up...loving...deeply....and just beging silly! Love them! xx
5. the 'sounds' and smells of being here! xx
*The unexpected warm weather...
*The flowers on my kitchen table...
*My kids cheerfully riding their skateboards outside...
*Gardening catalogs!
*Writer's group meeting tomorrow...
Love,
D.
1. An hour to myself to check all my favourite blogs.
2.Grey´s anatomy on TV tonight.
3.Anticipating the arrival of my new book...Vintage Sewing.
4. Looking over and seeing my gorgeous man sleeping on the couch.
5. Hearing my children playing together down the hall.