The Simple Things...

If you spend a week with me, you will quickly learn I am a planner, a take charger, a perfectionist like no other, and I am "on the go!" These are some of the greatest strengths I possess at times... And other times this is what cripples me. As important as it is DO it is quite possibly more important to BE. 

"One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind." -Ecclesiastes 4:6 NASB

So far I give myself an A+ for resting these first two days! HaHa, thank God, because as funny as it sounds, its a big struggle for me to slow down at times. BUT- it's been a successful and enjoyable endeavor thus far. 

Something I learned recently is that resting doesn't neccessarily mean laying in bed all day, which I do not enjoy!... (whew, what a relief!) For me, "resting" means enjoying something you love and not feeling bad about it... or just slowing down to soak up the surroundings/nature/presence of God, trying something new, and spending quality time with loved ones.  

Tonight, I opted out of a night out and spent all evening in. Over the years I have switched [big time] from being one who hated nights in to absolutely enjoying home-time! [This may have developed from having little opportunity to stay in with the schedule I have lived by the past 3 years- busy, busy!] 


So this evening...I ate a yummy home-made pizza with Mommy and Jordan, my lovely sister. It was the best because I had pondered buying ingredients [to make pizza] this afternoon but I came home to find my mother had the exact same idea in her mind and had already beat me to it! :) -She's the best! 


After pizza, I set up my summer room, which was converted from an office. I enjoy it! It's smaller but comfy and classy; black & red & white are the colors. I bought myself some pretty red roses and lots of baby's breath!!! [I love baby's breathe! It's so pleasant and I just really like having something that is living as decor in the bedroom.]


After hours of unpacking & setting up, I was ready for Mommy's dessert... "dough boys!"...Hm, you might call em' "elephant ears"? Either way, fried dough with cinnamon and sugar!..Very unhealthy but a yummy treat like that is good once in a while! A little while later, we switched from our Italian heritage to the Scottish side for a nice "spot of tea." My brother is a tea-master!!! He filled an entire cabinet with his stash this evening. :) We enjoyed, from the cast iron, Teavana's "Monkey-Picked Oolong." It was a delight! 

Well... I have definitely enjoyed this evening. It's unlike any evening I have had in a long time! I felt free to do what I loved. After all that, I crawled into bed next to my sis, one of the greatest friends I have... I truly cherish her! ...And we just talked. I missed that. 

Good night world. Thanks for listening. Remember, an adventure doesn't always involve a high speed chase, maybe just a big breathe of fresh air you've needed for a real-long-time. 

signing with a smile, 

Grace Joy