Today:
- I’m feeling: rested.
- I’m listening to: classical cd — Mozart for Morning Coffee. In my case, make that tea.
- I’m thinking of: the spring cleaning projects I need to do and some re-decorating plans running around in my head.
- I’m reading: Widow of Larkspur Inn. Or rather, that should be, this week I read, this lovely romantic novel in which the story was told without the vulgarity and crassness of modern day “romance” novels. Lots of timely spiritual lessons were weaved into the story. I enjoyed it so much I got the other books in the series. It’s been a while since I read a romance novel (not a fan of the genre) but 434 pages in three days?!! That should indicate how much I enjoyed it. I’m also reading my latest edition of Cooking Light. Can’t wait to try some of these Spring recipes.
- I’m looking forward to: buying my seeds (basil, cilantro, parsley) this coming week and getting my hands in some dirt next weekend. Nizzy’s visit to NY; hopefully we can meet up.
- I’m learning: that having integrity is hard but worth it.
- I’m enjoying: My first installment of Love Notes; after a long week it was great to see it in my mailbox yesterday. I’m enjoying this exchange sooooo very much.
- I’m creating: swatches for my sweater. Just one more swatch then I’ll see the mods I need to make.
- I’m grateful for: making it through the week. A slow, lazy Saturday. Home-made shrimp fried rice. A long “just what I needed” conversation with my oldest friend. We’ve known each other since we were 2 and I ain’t no spring chicken anymore. 😛 Long, honest, open conversations with God. A health scare that scared me straight! Yikes.
- Around the house are: more open windows. The scent of a Lavendar & Vanilla Glade plug-in. Last winter hurrah, lemme say goodbye to yah in style 😛 — smells of my baking winter’s cranberry nut bread.
- In my kitchen: Oven roasted tilapia with brown rice and broocoli.
- I’m planning later in the coming week to: do more spinning on Olga. I think I’m almost there. Spray paint some generic plant pots. Finish these pot-holders for my kitchen.
- My quote/verse for the upcoming week is:
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- I’m wishing you: the very best of Sundays and a wonderful week ahead.
the new format for “Gratitude Sunday” is borrowed from “The Simple Woman’s Daybook” series
D'NALI 
I’m loving your gratitude posts. There is so much to be cherished in the living of everyday and you write these thoughts so eloquently!
It sounds like you had a wonderful Sunday. Thanks for the book mention, I just purchased a copy. It’s used and the person lives here in Maryland, so hopefully I’ll receive it soon! 😉
I really did! Making me feel like more Sundays like that is where it’s at for me right now. 😀
Let me know if you enjoy the book. I have mine electronically so it was easy to carry and consume (LOLOL) during my train rides.
So many mentions of yummy food… my mouth is watering even though I just had lunch! 🙂 A good restful weekend is sometimes just what we need, glad you were able to take it slow.
I should really cook more often. I enjoy it so much but cleaning up in my small kitchen can be a hassle sometimes.
Yes, I agree re the weekend. I slept so much I couldn’t wake up Monday morning. LOLOL!
Why, thank you! This will change my approach to the week ahead 🙂
So heartwarming to hear that you found something to inspire you in what I wrote. ♥
It all sounds so peaceful and wonderful:)
I’m grateful for your bright spirit!
Thank you so much Robin. Don’t be fooled, I’m not always so zen, but God is good eh. He makes everything better after my tantrums.
I found myself smiling as I read your post, your contentment came through so clear. I’m so glad you had a better week and your weekend sounds so nice. Love Notes is a lot of fun isn’t it? This is my fourth go round and I love it.
I had all kinds of grand plans for the weekend but I needed to rest and reflect. I was fighting against resting initially — there always seems so much to do, but being forced to slow down made room for so many other beautiful things to happen. Thank you for sharing it with me. ♥
And p.s. thank you for sharing love notes on your blog. I’m ready to sign up again for the next go round.
While I always enjoy your posts, this one is a favorite. So many wonderful things are happening. The idea of the love notes is wonderful. As usual your cooking inspires me to eat better. Yay, to a great list of things to be grateful for!
Thank you so much Andi. ♥ I agree, some things are happening — sort of like an awakening. I can’t wait to see where it takes me.