Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Simple Gifts

This morning I woke up feeling blue.  In fact, I was, I'll admit, wallowing in my own lousy mood. Then I read some wonderful blog posts that helped to shake me out of my sorry state.  In particular, m. heart over at Secret Notebooks . . . Wild Pages suggested posting about the simple things in life that make us happy.  I started jotting some down, and I felt the fog begin to lift.  Here are just a few:
  •  Todd fixing me a late-night sandwich filled with my favorite ingredients after we have taught 3-hour evening classes and are both feeling peckish.  He is a friend generous and sweet.
  • Completing a crochet project.  It rarely happens, but when it does--quiet bliss!
  • Waking up to find Dill curled up next to me
  • Waking up to find another poppy has bloomed while I was still asleep
  • A pretty china cup of Earl Grey tea
  • Receiving a handwritten card from someone I love
For these and many more simple gifts I am thankful.
 

11 comments:

  1. Oh, and I should add that this lovely idea all started with Christina over at Soul Aperture! Her blog is a treat to visit.
    -xo

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  2. "Receiving a handwritten card from someone I love"

    Oh this is lovely. I think I will stay and visit a while. Thank you for playing along. I have added your blog to our fun.

    Oh, your blog is bliss.
    xo

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  3. What a refreshing blog post to read today, thank you, Gigi! And, a glorious flower! I hope I see some flowers today.
    What did you crochet? I bet it's wonderful :)

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  4. A lovely list of simple things, Gigi.

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  5. so nice to visit and read your list...and the flower is divine!

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  6. Handwritten notes are the best! Happy day to you...

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  7. Isn't it nice when we're in a lousy mood and we can suddenly get a boost in an unexpected way? I love that. Thanks for sharing your post.

    Stephanie

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  8. Such sweet delights... you have a beautiful blog! :o) Found my way here via Christina's Simple Things evening...so nice to meet you!

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  9. Thanks for your lovely thoughts, everyone! Christina had such a brilliant idea with this. I'm glad I joined the fun and discovered some wonderful new blogs and people along the way!
    -xo

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  10. Glad Christina thought of this simple things post. I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting everyone's list. Yours is divine.

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  11. Oh, there's nothing like counting our blessings to chase the blues away. Is there?

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