I've been meaning to sit down and write for days, and it's not that I haven't posted on Hive lately, but I haven't had time to sit down and write about what's on my mind. The last few days have been a whirlwind of activities. It's only a few months until my son graduates from high school.
This past weekend has been so hectic, one of those weekends where we need another one to rest. We have been organizing a market for the events at school to raise funds for the graduation. We are taking advantage of the fact that things are slowly getting back to normal, and the concert season that the school organizes at the end of each term has been scheduled for the first time since the pandemic started. It has been a lot of work but nice to have normality again.
Next weekend promises to be the same. And even though I'm exhausted, I'm enjoying every minute of it. I will have time to rest in a few months, and then I will probably miss the hustle of these days.
This morning I was looking at lots of pictures of my son's school years. I need to select the ones I will send to those who are compiling the photos for the yearbook. So during the day, I've been getting a bit nostalgic.
“Nostalgia is simply the result of aging and liking the life you've lived. Be happy you can feel it it's a good sign.” - Anthony Marais.
So, between nostalgia and memories, today, I sat down to write in a cafe while I was waiting for my son to come out of a consultation. I wrote this first on paper and pen. I haven't done it in a long time. A nice feeling, by the way.
I didn't care the coffee I had, wasn't the best. I have written this post. And I had a very productive hour without any distractions. And without being a multitasker. I have also made a list of my son's school moments that I would like to send in for the yearbook.
And since I also have a lot of video material. I thought it could be nice to edit a short video to give to my son for his birthday in a couple of weeks. I know he will love to have it when he moves abroad in some months. So I think the hubby will have some extra work to do.
And I should do this thing of going out to write in a cafe more often.
On our way home, we stopped at a nursery. I needed to buy some compost for my tomato plant. It has several fruits, and I need to fertilize and prune it. Also, I had to stop and admire the orchids. I haven't had any at home for a long time.
I had my eye on these until I saw the price. For the moment, I'd better keep admiring them at the nursery.
That's all for today. Thank you very much for reading.
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March 29, 2022
Hi there! I'm glad you got some time to press pause and unwind a little. Loved the look of the notebook in that photo! It definitely conveys that sense of nostalgia.
Writing down thoughts on paper is great for reflecting and putting things in perspective; I've become quite fond of keeping a journal. Every day, no matter how busy, I take at least a few minutes to leave in handwriting a happy moment, an accomplishment, a goal and/or the steps I'll take to achieve it.
Wishing you a pleasant journey in the months ahead as you and your family pave the way for this important stage of your son's life.
Abrazos!
Hi! I think that handwriting down our thoughts is a good habit, but I never do it, jeje. My husband on the other hand never goes out without his notebook.
The next months are promising ;) so let's see how it goes.
Muchas gracias, un gran abrazo!
That is so nice, to have written this on paper and enjoyed doing it. Handwriting is has some magic to it, kinda therapeutic, at least these times where everything seems to be digital. It could be a start of a beautiful journey for you, writing your thoughts on paper at a coffee shop :)
The orchids is nice but not the price, is it? hehehe. Have a beautiful evening sis!
It was nice, sis! And I really enjoy the moment, so I should go to do it again anytime soon. :)
Not the price of the orchid wasn't nice at all! 40$ 😲
Have a nice evening! 🤗
It would be a good habit to sustain, writing on paper :) Haha, the orchid is costly indeed! Thank you sis and good day to you :)
Thank you, Cj! 😊
Soon, I'll visit a coffee shop too 😁
I hope you enjoyed your time at the coffee shop 😄 Have a great evening!🤗
You're so right, you will miss those days for sure Eli, so enjoy each moment!
Many of us are losing the art of penning words to paper, and when last have we received a hand-written letter? Many many moons ago for me!
I love the phrase you quoted, it's very true🥰
It is a habit that we have lost, but it is so fulfilling. The connection we used to make with pen and paper was unique.
I also loved the quote and found it so appropriate.
Have a lovely day 🤗😘
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Sounds like the weekends I'm having at the moment, and which show no sign of letting up. I guess we all have to make hay while the sun shines. And enjoy the quiet moments when we can.
Kind of 😂 but I don't have to cook before the market ;)😅
And you are right, we have to make the most while the sun shines 🤗
Heart warming writings from you. Admire it.
Thank you, Luci! 😊
The good old memories of writing on a paper is nostalgic, amiga. I have stopped doing that a long time!
I never do either amiga! But it was a feeling of relaxation, handwriting while having a coffee without the pressure of being at home having to do a thousand things at the same time, well you know about that, hehe. ;) Hugs and happy day!
I fully understand you, amiga! Let's drink to that! Cheers!
Cheers, amiga! ☕️☕️ xoxo
I believe the graduation party would be fun for your son and I could feel how you feel right now. I think sitting at a cafe would be best for you to write because there would be flow of ideas coming in. I hope you take more rest soon too.
My encouragement for you: Keep drinking enough water and don't forget to keep up with the challenge. ♥️
Thank you, Busayo! 😊
I'm trying my best with the challenge ;) thank you for the reminder 🤗
You are welcome ma
I used a pen and paper today too, actually it was a schedule of blogs for April can you believe it 🤣🤣🤣
I couldn't!
I knew you had a hectic weekend and am glad you got some time to chill and think and write, you needed it Super Eli💙
Oh my gosh! A blogs schedule! Do you feel okay? Or the excitement of the new camera gets you some fever 🤣🤣🤣
It was nice to chill. I need to do it more often. At least to recharge my batts to keep on ;) 💙🤗
hehe well I have my journal , well it is a diary planner and I need to put something in it 🤣🤣🤣
There is the blog month next month did you see the post from Traci?
Yes you need to chill more often Super Eli💙🤗
Jeje! Well, what better use than a blog schedule, good for you!
Yes, I saw it! I thought I'd get a break from the pressure of posting every day, and I could post sometimes on Read. But it won't be like that. 😆😆😅 Another month of buzzy bee 🐝🐝🐝
We need to write a couple of posts at a time, well I am hoping 📷📷📷will help me 🤣🤣🤣
The blog schedule, weel we shall see, I need to try to write some in advance!
You who are a multitasker writing. I can't write two posts at a time. ;) Maybe I should try to do some in Spanish 🤣. I have had a long time without posting on Read, and I just don't like to post what I post here. But maybe I'll rewrite some blogs to post. ;)
Yes it is hard to do in read too, It is a bit of a copout doing the same thing on both platforms and I guess why I let read slide, silly really as that is what gives me liquid crypto not here 🤣🤣🤣
I think the reason I've come to enjoy my time on Hive is because i draft my post with a paper and pen. My book is there to prove it. Sometimes, i take a pen and paper and just write nonsense for the sake of it.
Congratulations to your son...
And those orchids look exquisite.
P.S we be ticking boxes this week, take a deep breath and relax...🧘
Well, I should try to write more with paper and pen. I enjoyed it with this one.
Thank you :) and will see what comes on Friday's report 😆😆😄
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A funny one there indeed🤣, so the price of the fruits in the nursery made you go back to an admirer instead of an owner.
Nice write-up, you really get to spend quality time with your son, he must be happy.
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