I am sitting at the kitchen table in the dark (save for the "fairy" lights that frame our window), finishing a cup of tea and blogging by candlelight. The dishes have been washed, our kitchen is clean and the house is quiet (Hubs headed to bed before me tonight). I am feeling peaceful and happy. And I'm wondering if it is too late to add this moment to my weekly Be-Happy-Tudes list?
I've had a pretty good week; work has kept me busier than usual and although I am still finding it a challenge to achieve (what I consider) a healthy "balance" in my life, I am still grateful for all that our days are filled with.
I've had plenty to smile about. My Happies, Instagram-style:
01) I live in the land where palm trees sway.
02) Rewarding my productivity with an iced, nonfat white-chocolate mocha (which ironically, I could NOT finish...it was way too sweet. I am a changed woman).
03) Beautiful Maui sunsets.
04) I love pedicures. But dude needs lessons on how to give a better foot massage.
05) My ginormous portion of a chicken and cranberry salad.
06) Weekend lunching with my Love.
07) My newest book purchase.
08) I love him. That is all.
09) And I love that he loves to fly his kites...
10) ...while I sit at the shoreline with my necessities...
11) ...with the nearby shade of a towering palm tree.
12) Beautiful drives along the North Shore.
13) Cotton candy skies.
14) Sleepy Girl, Sleepy Girl, aaaaalllll you, do is sleeeeeep.
15) The power of music.
16) My breakfast was boring, but the upside? I'm eating breakfast.
17) Dessert (and I am happy to say that Phil is now hooked).
18) She loves the sun as much as her Momma.
I've always thought kites were majestic looking. I often go to Sands beach just to watch the kites. I could never fly a kite. I've tried, but it's too much. I'm just not good enough. HAHA.
ReplyDelete1. Beautiful Swedish sunsets.
ReplyDelete2. A cup of coffee with my homemade apple pie.
3. Eating cabbage & bacon.
4. Watching silly movies on TV late at night.
5. Writing.
6. Being out in the cold fresh air.
7. Blogging.
Seven is enough. I live a simple life these days.
I was on Maui in 1980. Stayed at the Pioneer Inn, body surfed, and went up the mountian to see the sun rise.
Enjoy your week,
Mike
Being good at my job! Beautiful blue skies, swimming in Melbourne ocean (bay) water for the first time and not freezing! Hot summer days and having friends over for Saturday arvo BBQ's! Life is beautiful <3!
ReplyDeleteVery jealous of your pictures!
ReplyDeleteokay those views.....breathtaking! thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLoving the Happy-Tudes. Sieze the day.
ReplyDeleteIs that apples and peanut butter I see? My total favorite!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait until I make it to Maui one day! Beautiful photos. So happy Phil is loving that dessert...it's one of the best!!!
ReplyDeleteBummer on the no bueno foot rub. Some got the touch and some don't.
ReplyDeleteBravo on not being able to finish the starbucks!! You are a changed woman! So proud. :)
Emily at Amazing Grapes
So excited to find a blogger from Hawaii! I am originally from Oahu but live on the mainland (for now) with my husband and daughter. I can't wait to move back home. You have a great blog! You can find me at www.lucasandmahina.com
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could ever see enough palm tree pictures. #1 here is so pretty! We love apples and PB too. Love your post. xo.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't get any better than that does it! I get to visit your beautiful island yet again in April. Tickets are booked! We are coming house hunting!!! Surprise!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! I've had a happy week, too! Fun with honey bunny, fun cooking, fun blogging, fun with my sister!
ReplyDeleteI love following you on Instagram. It's like a little peak into your life. I could use some Starbucks now too!
ReplyDeletei love these posts of yours:) they always make my day that much brighter.
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