Red,
lime green,
yellow,
blue,
purple and
pink times two
in a perfect arch above my home.
Simply
Perfect
Thursday 30 June 2011
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Wednesday
6am and the radio played classical music. I rolled over and buried my head in the pillow. I wanted more sleep. I got out of bed five minutes later to go to the loo and then rolled up the shades, it was absolutely gorgeous out. Blue blue blue skies, no clouds and lots of sunshine. I had planned on staying home until I had to go to my appointment at the Oriental Museum for 11am, but it was so nice out, I changed my mind.
I jumped into the shower, got dressed in a short sleeved denim dress with leggings and a cashmere red cardigan and little black boots. Ready for anything! Ate two rice crackers with butter and walked with the hubby and Zelda to her school. From there I walked to the new house.
WOW, the builder is amazing. I entered the house and the number of fireplaces had multiplied. In no time at all we went from one to two. He broke away the plaster, hammered out the breeze block and revealed an old brick hearth. He took the mantle and marble from the other fireplace and put it onto this one. Our dining room will now a beautiful decorative hearth where we can burn big candles. Adjacent in the living room area we will be having a wood burning stove installed. winter is going to be very cozy.
Upstairs, the box room has a new wall and the landing is formed and they are getting ready to break through the ceiling to build the loft bedroom en suite. The access to the garage is finished and so is the pantry. Most of the plastering is done, and it looks like marble!
I can not wait to move in. I have only to pick out work surfaces for the kitchen and presto it will be finished. I unfortunately picked out a surface that is close to the cost of gold, so now I must resign myself to Formica for now.
I left the house and walked via a foot path from the house to the Oriental. It took only 5 minutes. This will cut our waking time to 20 minutes to Zeldas school and 15 for Ian to get to work. If I get hired at the Museum I will be at work in 5 minutes! the foot path is through a forest which borders a gorgeous gold course. It is lit by lamps all the way and takes you out to a road that passes many of the university buildings. It is in a perfect location our house.
I had a fantastic meeting and am now preparing the last of the resource materials. The exhibition opens in three weeks.
Instead of going home and then returning again to pick up Zelda, I went into town and took a look through the charity shops. I scored an antique hexagonal bevelled old fashioned wall mirror to put above one of the fire place mantels...£3.99!
I then picked up Zelda and we went home. She had with her the beautiful butterfly painting she had made and I proudly displayed it in the living room. It will look perfect in the new house.
At 6:45 I left to go to the PTA meeting at the court House Pub. We had a great turn out and finalized the details for the Summer Fete.
9pm and the meeting was over. I was asked by three different people if I wanted a lift home. No, no, and no. The evening was fabulous. the light was clear and crisp and so was the air. I walked slowly along the river and took in the calm water with its hints of fading light. I arrived home sooner than anticipated as I did not even notice the steep hills I had to walk up. I was to entranced by the evenings magic.
Time check: 10:06- ready for bed. It has been an absolutely perfect day. I have had a full day filled with family and personal events, all of which I could not live without! The sky is greying over, but the air is still delightfully light and warm as is my spirit!
I jumped into the shower, got dressed in a short sleeved denim dress with leggings and a cashmere red cardigan and little black boots. Ready for anything! Ate two rice crackers with butter and walked with the hubby and Zelda to her school. From there I walked to the new house.
WOW, the builder is amazing. I entered the house and the number of fireplaces had multiplied. In no time at all we went from one to two. He broke away the plaster, hammered out the breeze block and revealed an old brick hearth. He took the mantle and marble from the other fireplace and put it onto this one. Our dining room will now a beautiful decorative hearth where we can burn big candles. Adjacent in the living room area we will be having a wood burning stove installed. winter is going to be very cozy.
Upstairs, the box room has a new wall and the landing is formed and they are getting ready to break through the ceiling to build the loft bedroom en suite. The access to the garage is finished and so is the pantry. Most of the plastering is done, and it looks like marble!
I can not wait to move in. I have only to pick out work surfaces for the kitchen and presto it will be finished. I unfortunately picked out a surface that is close to the cost of gold, so now I must resign myself to Formica for now.
I left the house and walked via a foot path from the house to the Oriental. It took only 5 minutes. This will cut our waking time to 20 minutes to Zeldas school and 15 for Ian to get to work. If I get hired at the Museum I will be at work in 5 minutes! the foot path is through a forest which borders a gorgeous gold course. It is lit by lamps all the way and takes you out to a road that passes many of the university buildings. It is in a perfect location our house.
I had a fantastic meeting and am now preparing the last of the resource materials. The exhibition opens in three weeks.
Instead of going home and then returning again to pick up Zelda, I went into town and took a look through the charity shops. I scored an antique hexagonal bevelled old fashioned wall mirror to put above one of the fire place mantels...£3.99!
I then picked up Zelda and we went home. She had with her the beautiful butterfly painting she had made and I proudly displayed it in the living room. It will look perfect in the new house.
At 6:45 I left to go to the PTA meeting at the court House Pub. We had a great turn out and finalized the details for the Summer Fete.
9pm and the meeting was over. I was asked by three different people if I wanted a lift home. No, no, and no. The evening was fabulous. the light was clear and crisp and so was the air. I walked slowly along the river and took in the calm water with its hints of fading light. I arrived home sooner than anticipated as I did not even notice the steep hills I had to walk up. I was to entranced by the evenings magic.
Time check: 10:06- ready for bed. It has been an absolutely perfect day. I have had a full day filled with family and personal events, all of which I could not live without! The sky is greying over, but the air is still delightfully light and warm as is my spirit!
Monday 27 June 2011
Monday
If you know where and how to look, you too can have a perfect day!
6am and the radio came on playing classical music.
6:15 and my back up alarm went off.
The sun was streaming in under the so called black out shades and the room felt like I was back in my Nice flat in the height of summer. I asked myself, " am I really in Durham?" Then I had a wave of excitement as today was the launching of the Transition Project that I worked so hard on for the Laing in Newcastle. It was going to be hot and sunny and the activities that were planned for outside would be a success...I could also wear my fabulous vintage Hawaiian summer dress from the 1970's, which up until today lay folded and sad under the bed in a plastic box..boohoo, whoohoo!
I guzzled my coffee, no longer made by the coffee maid, but by me. I got tired of having to remember to bring up milk, fill the cups with the coffee and put water in the machine. When it really does all that by itself, and whistles a tune, maybe I will give it a second chance. I am much happier doing it myself, and it gets me out of bed!
I showered, dressed and then made lunch for my husband and a bagel with butter for myself.
Zelda happily dressed herself and met me downstairs. I gave her a nice hair style, kissed her good bye and caught the bus to the Market Square. I love the walk from the square to the train station. I have about 200 steep steps to climb, a dizzying roundabout to negotiate and then another 200 steps to the inside of the station. By the time I arrive my mind is alert and my body is feeling the "burn".
I bought my ticket and sat in the sunshine with the paper until the 8:13 train arrived. I got a window seat and enjoyed the ride.
I asked myself " where else could my commute be 12 minutes long and full of the most spectacular scenery. I saw gorgeous cattle, cows, sheep and galloping horses. I had a huge smile on my face for the full 12 minutes. I even let out a small giggle. I was thrilled to be me!
9am on the dot and I entered the Laing. Another xxx set of stairs and we were in full swing for today's program. The kids were fantastic. They enjoyed the activities and are looking forward to returning tomorrow. Even though my job is not paid, I get a great deal of satisfaction from it. I love that the children are engaged and that they can not only relate to the art but to me too. I was touched by their willingness to participate and their eagerness to share their feelings.
2pm and the day ended. I raced to the station to catch the 2:25 back to Durham and then onto Zeldas school where they were having an art exhibition of the students work. We bought an amazing painting of a butterfly for only 7 pounds! Framed and signed by Zelda.
Oh did I mention, on my walk back, I saw the most balletic Blue Hereon fly and land in the river. It was pure poetry. Commuting is great!
After the show, we took Zelda to the park and then went to some friends for some ice cream. We walked home along the river, up through the woods and behind the old church yard. I got stung by nettles, for the first time ever, but I did not mind. I did not have to walk on any roads, pass any cars or hear any dirty noises. It was a lovely family walk home in peace and beauty.
My husband went to meet a colleague for dinner and Zelda and I snuggled on the couch. She drew some lovely pictures and then we read some books.
She was fast a sleep by 8:45.
Time check: 9:11pm. Back to the blog. Back to sharing my joy. I guess I just needed to keep my happiness to myself for awhile, but its bursting out all over so now its time to let it out again.
So, if you look, listen and live, the perfect day is all around you!
6am and the radio came on playing classical music.
6:15 and my back up alarm went off.
The sun was streaming in under the so called black out shades and the room felt like I was back in my Nice flat in the height of summer. I asked myself, " am I really in Durham?" Then I had a wave of excitement as today was the launching of the Transition Project that I worked so hard on for the Laing in Newcastle. It was going to be hot and sunny and the activities that were planned for outside would be a success...I could also wear my fabulous vintage Hawaiian summer dress from the 1970's, which up until today lay folded and sad under the bed in a plastic box..boohoo, whoohoo!
I guzzled my coffee, no longer made by the coffee maid, but by me. I got tired of having to remember to bring up milk, fill the cups with the coffee and put water in the machine. When it really does all that by itself, and whistles a tune, maybe I will give it a second chance. I am much happier doing it myself, and it gets me out of bed!
I showered, dressed and then made lunch for my husband and a bagel with butter for myself.
Zelda happily dressed herself and met me downstairs. I gave her a nice hair style, kissed her good bye and caught the bus to the Market Square. I love the walk from the square to the train station. I have about 200 steep steps to climb, a dizzying roundabout to negotiate and then another 200 steps to the inside of the station. By the time I arrive my mind is alert and my body is feeling the "burn".
I bought my ticket and sat in the sunshine with the paper until the 8:13 train arrived. I got a window seat and enjoyed the ride.
I asked myself " where else could my commute be 12 minutes long and full of the most spectacular scenery. I saw gorgeous cattle, cows, sheep and galloping horses. I had a huge smile on my face for the full 12 minutes. I even let out a small giggle. I was thrilled to be me!
9am on the dot and I entered the Laing. Another xxx set of stairs and we were in full swing for today's program. The kids were fantastic. They enjoyed the activities and are looking forward to returning tomorrow. Even though my job is not paid, I get a great deal of satisfaction from it. I love that the children are engaged and that they can not only relate to the art but to me too. I was touched by their willingness to participate and their eagerness to share their feelings.
2pm and the day ended. I raced to the station to catch the 2:25 back to Durham and then onto Zeldas school where they were having an art exhibition of the students work. We bought an amazing painting of a butterfly for only 7 pounds! Framed and signed by Zelda.
Oh did I mention, on my walk back, I saw the most balletic Blue Hereon fly and land in the river. It was pure poetry. Commuting is great!
After the show, we took Zelda to the park and then went to some friends for some ice cream. We walked home along the river, up through the woods and behind the old church yard. I got stung by nettles, for the first time ever, but I did not mind. I did not have to walk on any roads, pass any cars or hear any dirty noises. It was a lovely family walk home in peace and beauty.
My husband went to meet a colleague for dinner and Zelda and I snuggled on the couch. She drew some lovely pictures and then we read some books.
She was fast a sleep by 8:45.
Time check: 9:11pm. Back to the blog. Back to sharing my joy. I guess I just needed to keep my happiness to myself for awhile, but its bursting out all over so now its time to let it out again.
So, if you look, listen and live, the perfect day is all around you!
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