Sunday, April 30, 2023
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Thankful Thursday: April 27, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
A good check-up
My son
A drink of cool water
Pretty cookies
Books, books, and more books
Card games
Starting the design for the new deck
My husband cooking a steak dinner
Joy
Spotting a cowbird at the feeder
Veggie lasagna
Dental care
Time for prayer
Sunny days
Afternoon tea
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Thankful Thursday: April 20, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
Sunny mornings
Almond butter toast
Good curl days
Playing Rummikub with my husband
A trip to the craft store
More "junk" out of my home office
Sitting on the back porch with my husband
Heating pad
Ordering takeout for dinner
Beautiful yarn
Windy days
Books for 25cents from library sale
Allergy symptoms seem to be easing
Seeing progress
Fresh fruit
Monday, April 17, 2023
Quiet
My One Word for 2023 is Explore. In the spirit of exploration, I made the decision not to stop at one word this year - but to also have a word for each month.
During April, I have been exploring the word Quiet.
Life can feel overwhelmingly loud sometimes. As I write this, I'm hearing the lawnmower in the yard, the neighbor kids yelling as they play, and my dogs barking at who-know-what outside the window. Wherever you are at any given time - there may be conversations, television, music, traffic, or crowds. There's the 24 hour news cycle, social media and streaming entertainment. Even the voices in our own heads can be very loud.
This is a challenge for me, because I am very much a person who depends on background noise throughout my day. Whether it's the television, an audio book, or music - I like to have something making noise while I work on other things.
I am intentionally seeking Quiet moments in my day. Turning off as much of the exterior noise as possible and enjoying the stillness that is left in its place. Listening for and appreciating the sounds of silence - the rustle of wind through the new leaves on the trees, the chirping of birds, or my own breathing.
The hardest part of finding Quiet has been the voices in my own head - especially the negative ones. I am trying to find ways for quieting the fears, doubts, insecurities, and worries in order to make a bigger space for gratitude and joy.
A few years ago I was doing regular meditation, but recently I let that habit slip away. It's something I would like to get back to. Those few minutes of being quiet and still. Finding the quiet space inside myself. I haven't done it yet, but for the second half of the month I am going to prioritize it as part of my morning routine.
Do you enjoy the quiet or do you prefer to have the background sound?
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Thankful Thursday: April 13, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
My son picking up takeout for dinner
My husband working on home projects
The smell of hyacinth
Thunderstorms
Quiet days at home
Long weekends
The stairs look even better than I imagined
Sandwiches
Easter
The dogs playing with Easter eggs
Lemon bundt cake
Dog woods in bloom
Kindness
Doggy shenanigans
Azaleas in bloom
Cardinal flitting around in the pear tree
Hearing a mockingbird
Gold finches
A perfect day for reading outside
A gentle breeze
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Thankful Thursday: April 6, 2023
I Am Thankful For:
Blue birds
Documentaries
Classic literature
Easter candy
My husband
Clean laundry
Playing something new for game night
Egg rolls
Smiles from my baby grandson
Decongestants
Breakfast
Fun plans for the week
Laughing with my husband
Our new windows and siding may be coming much sooner than estimated
Learning new things
Tiny little leaves on the trees
Tapas
Exploring new places
An enjoyable evening
Going back home
Bunny ears
Monday, April 3, 2023
April 2023
Can you believe that the first quarter of this year has already come and gone? That was quick! At least from my perspective.
Welcome, April! I think it is going to be a busy month.
My "baby" sister's birthday falls on Easter this year. I can't spend the holiday with her, but she'll be on my mind that day.
The Man of the House and I will be getting away together for a couple of days this month. One of my favorite British comedians is touring the US, and we have tickets to one of her shows. I can't wait!
This is going to be a health and fitness focused month. I have appointments for my yearly physical and a dental cleaning (both were rescheduled from last month). Once I have my physical, there's a good chance that I'll also be getting my mammogram before the end of the month. And Ziggy has his semiannual vet appointment for vaccines and well check.
I'm still working on getting my home office organized. Yes... Still! You may remember that last month I was feeling stuck The good news is that I was able to have my sister put fresh eyes on what was going on in there. She helped me figure out what I needed to do next and set a plan to move things forward.
My reading slowed down a little last month. I'm still reading the third book from my March reading list, The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman. My April Reading List includes: Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn, Not A Happy Family by Shari Lapena, and Book Lovers by Emily Henry.
My goals for April are:
- File 1st quarter sales tax for Etsy shop
- Organize packing and shipping supplies in office
- Set up sewing/embroidery section in office
- Clean out and reorganize pantry
- Journal everyday
What are your plans for April?
Sunday, April 2, 2023
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