Category Archives: Oh so Blessed

Month Of Nothing: Thoughts Part II

I mentioned earlier today that I would be back to give this month of nothing some time, some space to somehow articulate what I learned, and in the coming days, what we gained from the experience. I’m tired and one … Continue reading

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At Some Point I’d Like To Buy

A kettle {ours is broken} A toaster {never had one} The services of someone to fix the dishwasher we inherited from the pervious owner {it doesn’t work} A plug for our sink {I’m currently using a mason jar lid, it … Continue reading

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Day 22 & 23: Month of Nothing

I could get used to being home. Yesterday, I was a tad discombobulated again – thoughts of work looming and not enough sleep, or water, plus a little bit of missing England creeped in {quite a bit in fact!}. We … Continue reading

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52 Weeks of Happiness: Week Three

So much about this week made me understand where my happiness lies. It is found in simplicity. In sitting at the table and colouring with my children. Going for hikes. Cuddling in the morning. Reading stories. Making good food for … Continue reading

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Day 19: Month of Nothing – Glorious Saturdays

Saturdays. They are my favourite day of the week. If I could have a heaven-filled life here on earth, every day would be a Saturday. They haven’t always been this glorious, its funny what just re-arranging a few commitments can … Continue reading

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Day 18: Month of Nothing

I am not sure how I’ll ever pull myself away. Yesterday was one of those days where I wished time could stand still. There were no luxuries, a small shop was finished {being sick is expensive!}, but we had the … Continue reading

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Exhaling

Did you all hear it? It was so deep and profound that I’m quite certainĀ it could be heard as far-reaching as Berlin {and the cough that followed that sigh, could certainly be heard as far as Beijing!}. I am now … Continue reading

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Day 13, 14, 15: Month Of Nothing

Thank you for all the lovely wishes that I recover from my pneumonia. I’ve had a better day today than I thought {was so very very ill the last two days} namely because I drank lots of fluids and took … Continue reading

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52 Weeks of Happiness: Week Two

Within seconds of publishing the last post, I was stuck with flu {that makes two rounds of the flu in the last six weeks!}. Never a better time to look for happiness! This week had highs and lows. Both of … Continue reading

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52 Weeks Of Happiness: Week One

I can’t remember where I first heard of this idea, but it seemed like a great way to notice and appreciate the beauty in life, while being fully aware the busyness of life may prevent one from committing to finding … Continue reading

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