A year after a series of deaths during the holiday season, I was depressed.
Yes, I was.
But on Wednesday, I saw a double rainbow. And it was like something clicked in me.
I wanted to enjoy the beauty of the holiday season - the poinsettias, the glittering lights, and and, yes, even the music. Everything that brought me pain this year was somehow all different now.
So, I admit it. I shopped on Wednesday. I shopped online on Thanksgiving and went to the mall at 4:30 pm with my spouse to exercise walk.
I celebrated my weight loss on Black Friday with three pair of jeans in various colors and several inexpensive tops. I ordered some new curtains. It was like a weight had been lifted off me.
For Small Business Saturday, we went to a local nursery. I just can't stay away from plants.
This is what I bought, along with a self watering pot for my small Lyndon Lyon African violet.
On Black Friday, I had already bought an amaryllis (ready to be forced) and this poinsettia.
This afternoon, I took a walk with my spouse. The sun was out, probably because we are due for a major snowstorm tomorrow. The bare bushes looked so beautiful against the blue skies.
Dried grasses glowed in the glare of the sun.
It was a wonderful weekend, feeling happy once again, on this last day of fall (according to the weather).
Tomorrow, the snow and true winter comes to where I live in New York.
I am so glad that you had a happy Thanksgiving weekend. I know this time of year is difficult for you so it's great to hear you doing things that you enjoy
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you're feeling more in the spirit.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to know you are happy and a weight has been lifted...been there and done it...and friend, it does get better. smiles
ReplyDeleteWe got our warning over here in Hornell and even SUNY Geneseo has canceled classes on Monday, which is never done. We are set, oh and, no shopping yesterday. We did go Wednesday and today, but for grocery shopping for my mil, that is another story...sigh.
Stay safe in this impending storm. smiles
You sound happy, you sound like you’re enjoying life. I’m happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThe two photos from your walk...I really like them
Glad you had a great weekend! I hate to say that the best part of my weekend was when everyone left on Thursday and I fell asleep. I did shop online on Friday and will do so again today.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, you just need to let go and let nature fill you up!
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