Showing posts with label countdown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label countdown. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Holiday Spirit



It happens every December. The holidays creep up. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas leaves my house in a state of cluttered transition. What do I do to get organized? I stress over what comes first then, go into action mode but this year there is an added feature to the month of December. I am still under construction. 


Steps to bring the holiday spirit to life amidst clutter:

Day 1
-Frantically pile Thanksgiving on the table in an attempt to organize the items for packaging up.
-Give up on that attempt and pile the decorations in a box for storage. 
-Wrap the presents for the Giving the Tree at church.
-Take down (from the attic) the outdoor Christmas decorations because the sun is shining and there is a small window of time to prepare before the temperature drops.
-Try to balance decorating for Christmas outside with clearing Thanksgiving inside.
-Remember to be grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the holidays.


Day 2
-Wake up early since I dreamt about my dilemma during the night.
-Try to laugh and remember that my one word for 2017 is joy.
-Write this blogpost for Two Writing Teachers because writing helps me sort
my thoughts and lets peace and happiness flow.
-Drink my tea, smile, and begin the day anew. 


Wish me luck in getting everything ready!
My wish for all:
Take the time to fill your heart with quiet joy this holiday season!

Saturday, March 25, 2017

March Musings 25: Celebration Countdown

Weekends are meant for celebrating.


Since my husband's background is mathematical (finance and accounting)and it's his milestone birthday, I created an algebraic formula to celebrate the good life.
x + y= z 
family + grandchild on the way = happiness for years to come

Happy Moment Countdown

1st Night
Traveling to Reston, Virginia

2nd Day  Afternoon
Shopping (thinking pink) and having lunch at Mexican Restaurant 
(Tysons Corner Center Mall)
2nd Day Evening
Relaxing at my daughter and son-in-law's new house over salmon dinner
 
3rd Day Morning
Best Breakfast Around

3rd Day Afternoon
Cherry Blossom Sightings

Choosing the Right Cake
 for 3rd Celebration

Listening to the Woodpecker, watching the chipmunk, and enjoying nature
(all sights not seen on Long Island)

3rd Day Evening
Birthday Dinner at Dante's Italian Restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia
Cake Reveal
4th Day and 5th Day
More to Come...

Here's to a full weekend of Celebrations!

Today I am celebrating with Ruth Ayres at Celebrate This Week and the March Slice of Life Story Challenge with Two Writing Teachers. This is my twenty-fifth posting in a series titled March Musings .


News: My Winter Wonder Gallery is still under construction.