When I was little, I did what my parents told me to do. Then I went to school and did what the teachers told me told do. I got a job and did what my boss told me to do. Today, I do what I want to do and I love it!
This miniature Rose was given to me by Susie, in April. It was beautiful but very quickly dropped all it’s leaves and looked dead. I put it in my bone yard with the rest of my pots.A week later, I start to see new growth! So, I planted it in one of my gardens to see if it would come back.Look at it today! Blooming in it’s new place!Do you know Dragonflies eat mosquitos? This one is feasting on Aphids!I found this mirror in storage. I like it, but it’s dark and heavy looking. I got inspiration from a pic I saw online and decided to paint and distress it.First coat of paint. I used an off White chalk spray paint.This ornamental mirror was also being stored and feels outdated with the Cherry colored stain.Deciding on what color to paint over the Cherry stain. I went with the darker one.First coat of Turquoise spray paint.Being single, I generally eat Al Fresco. And when I do entertain, I like to offer a selection of tapas or finger foods so guests can make a meal of flavors they like. I try to stick with healthy menu items and have been able to redirect me attention to cooking more since I’m home more. I definitely eat better!My niece Lauren, came over to do some cooking this week. We’re assembling some vegetarian salads for lunch and learning how to do some basics.Another light evening meal.Simple is better. I spent many years building my life. More money, more stuff, more stress. Once I achieved what I thought was “success”, I started to get rid of all the stuff I surrounded myself with. Now, I love knowing I don’t need stuff to be happy. In fact, the more stuff I get rid of, the lighter and freer I feel.
“I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to maintain one’s self on this earth is not a hardship but a pass time, if we live simply and wisely” ― Henry David Thoreau, Walden
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This is a lovely post. Simple and shorter than your usual posts. Very refreshing with great pictures and ideas to live by.
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