The Simple Woman's Day Book (3)

Outside My Window...
A dark, cold, windy night

I am thinking...
About what I need to get done at work this week and how I really want to do some stitching this week (oh, and maybe finish the book I am STILL reading!)

I am thankful for...
A warm, dry house

From the kitchen...
Some yummy chocolate cupcakes and a roast lunch

I am wearing...
Grey skirt, pink t-shirt, slippers and a cozy warm shawl

I am creating...
A memory quilt for my friend (at the stitchery stage - this could take me a while!)

I am going...
To sit into the lounge room and do some hand stitching on my current project (see above)

I am reading...
"Queen of Swords" by Sara Donati - still! I am nearing the end and I cant decide if I am excited or sad that I will be finished reading it soon

I am hoping...
To spend more time "living in the moment" this week, to take some deep breaths and be fully present where I am this week

I am hearing...
A silly infomercial on TV while I wait for "The Good Wife" to come back on and my dog snoring softly

Around the house...
The lights are dimmed and my new curtains are closed to keep the cold night out

One of my favorite things...
Yellow roses that smell like Summer

I remember...
Listening to my Dad tell the story of how his mother painted the inside of their house with a paintbrush (OMG - I am thoroughly impressed!), while her kids watched on. How she worked as an assistant manager at a retail store because she was bored with only being at home. How she saved for months so that she could buy some venetian blinds for their home. How independent she was after her husband passed. I come from a family of strong women

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...
Sew, read and relax a bit before next weekend

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Someone forgot to tell my cat that this bed was made for dolls not for him! lol