heading out, special man and a good outcome

1. A helping hand from Russ.  I had been hurting from a migraine most of the day but once I got into bed I realized I needed help. Without me asking, he looked after me by getting some medicine and then he rubbed my neck every so softly so I could drift off to sleep.


2. Another Russ moment. He got up with me on my first day of work and made me a smoothie and gave me gentle encouragement that the day would go well and suggested I channel my nervousness into something positive.


3. Meeting new people today and feeling like it will work out just fine.

pulp, bright and closed lids

1. I was craving something sweet this afternoon. A fresh juicy orange satisfied.


2. New laundry room lights that don't have the buzz or flicker of fluorescent lights that previously occupied that space.


3.  A short nap on a shared couch. 

under the covers, mixing and whoosh

1. Feeling an arm reach for me and find me, to snuggle and keep warm.


2. After four days without my morning cup of coffee, today was different. I had a cup that had the perfect combination of coffee, cream and sweet.


3. Isabelle's birthday is coming up soon so it seemed like a good time to start teaching her how to blow. One birthday candle is a big deal. I started out by blowing gently in her hair and she smiled so I blew softly on her face. It tickled her and she had to catch her breath. She smiles and giggles a lot when we play this game. I think she finds it amusing. When she tried to blow she made some very pretty baby bubbles.

in between, clerk talk and the facts speak for themselves

1. I opened my eyes and gently closed them again. I did this a few times. Open, close, open. In the place between asleep and awake, it was warm and cozy and I wanted more.


2. At the Sally Ann I found a pair of jeans that fit just right. At the till the cashier said, ' Nice snag'. 


3. Realizing that I don't have the control and I have to back off. Feeling saddened yet empowered by that fact. Pleased to be able to see it.

seeing, watching and doing

1. Seeing Chris happy.

2. Watching snow melt.

3. Finally getting my pictures uploaded.

work, japanese food and hot water

1. Satisfaction at seeing some major progress in getting their house ready for sale.

2. Tempura eel sushi roll.

3. Hot tub.

the next day, a best friend and bargains

1. Leftovers that somehow were even more garlicky today than  yesterday.

2. Gaile.

3. Finding a few cute outfits for Miss Isabelle, including a cream sweater, pink flower top with pink pants and some soft mauve pj's.