DAY 9: SATURDAY SMILES

“A word, a smile, a little gift and a dreary day is transformed.”

What a lovely surprise arrived at my door today. An otherwise dreary day was suddenly elevated! Thank you sweet daughters. You never cease to amaze me and fill my heart with such love and thankfulness. When the package arrived, Coco barked her head off. She is our new doorbell and takes her job very seriously indeed! Mr. Postman banged ferociously on the front door and then disappeared. It’s the ‘new way’ of doing things. But the job gets done and what lovely treats he brought!

Also, a big thank you to my very talented Artist friend, Vania. She painted this beautiful picture for me as a birthday present and it was there to greet me upon my return from Ireland. Thank you Vania! I love it! Thoughtful gestures are like feathers from Heaven and bring such joy.

Talking about treats, it’s Saturday and the weekend! (though every day is the weekend now), Traditionally, a time to chill, relax, and just get mellow. What better way to do that than watch a few good reality shows. I really enjoyed Big Little Lies with an amazing cast including Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep. If you haven’t seen it yet, I would highly recommend it. I’ve just started watching Enlightened starring Laura Dern. It’s also terrific and I’d highly recommend it too!

I also go on YouTube and follow some great bloggers. I love Margaret Manning on 60 and Me. She feels like a friend I’ve known all my life! The other woman I really enjoy is cheery up-beat glamour girl Dominique Sachse. She is a proud Texan. Check them out! They give great ideas and suggestions for dealing with the Social Isolation challenge.

For sanity’s sake, I don’t watch the news! I stopped doing that in Ireland as I found it way too depressing! Kevin fills me in on anything I may need to know. He can handle the news without taking it too personally! For some reason, I don’t find newspapers quite so daunting.

If I’m giving my time to the tv it has to give me something back in return — preferably peace and entertainment. Like magazines, it has to transport me to happier days, sunshine, glamour and glitz. For that reason, I also enjoy shows like House Hunters International which allows you to travel from the comfort of your armchair — how great is that! And Escape to the Country, another fabulous piece of escapism. Or for a great laugh 90 Day Fiance or First Dates. I’m a simple girl and that’s the way I like it!

Whatever it is that sails your boat my friends — Do it! Check out the above mentioned bloggers and tv shows. You may enjoy them! Hope so!

Hugs from my home to yours!

Patricia xx