Tuesday: On Monday I lost my grey hooded wool sweater. Now, I know that may not sound like a big deal, but this sweater has tried to keep me warm for the past 2 years in an office that is painfully cold. The cold has been so bad that people wear jackets and even fingerless gloves while working at their computers. I've been surprised at the emotional impact of being that cold for that long. It makes me angry. It makes me feel impoverished. This sweater has been my armour against that. At the restaurant where I thought I'd lost it, the woman behind the counter hadn't seen it. I hung my head and bought a coffee. As I was adding sugar, she came up to me with a big smile and asked, "Is this it?" Yay! Me and my grey sweater - reunited at last!
Wednesday: This is where I take my favourite Nia class. Isn't it inviting? I love the energy of this room. I love the gentle light and the wooden floors. I love they symmetry of the windows. I find the people in the class are generally kind. I like the neighbourhood that the building is in. I like being here. I like dancing here. I'm so thankful to be able to spend my Wednesday mornings moving in this space
Thursday: I had such a good time going to see the Russian film Night Watch with my sister and my husband. This picture is of the preview, and you can just see Shannon's shiny boots there on the lower left. People seem to either really like this film or really, well, not. Count me among those who liked it. I was caught up in the film. I was fascinated by the visuals. The sound was great. It really caught me. I'm so glad we got to see it.
Friday: On Friday I had such a nice time going out to lunch with Dan at a local favourite spot. It had been an absolutely rotten day, so it was a real treat to have good company, good food and good ambience. And the icing on a cake was this new addition to the room: a gorgeous chandelier! Now, I am a real nut for chandeliers. I love them. I love the formality. I love the sparkle. I love the sense of occasion. One drawback of our house is that it has no dining room. But despite that and the fact that Justin is anti-chandelier, he bought me a lovely little chandelier-like sconce for my studio. Now all I have to do is put it up.
Saturday: The joy of Saturday was blue skies, sunshine and warmth. It only lasted the weekend, but the promise of spring was there, and I loved it. It's my very favourite season and always has been. The smell of spring makes me smile. I start looking for the tips for the crocuses that are surely on their way. This year I planted them and daffodils and tulips and hyacinth, all of which I hope to see this spring. I've been working on creating a garden with a palette of mostly green and white with some pink and purple infusions. I would love to have a calm space to recharge. This sky sure gave me a bit of a perk up.
Sunday: I have been developing interactive tarot coaching sessions. I've had some awesome practice clients support me in this endeavour, including this Sunday. This is not their reading because that's their own special personal information. I've been amazed at how intense and fruitful these experiences have been. I am really excited to be getting to a place where I can share this with clients. The tarot is so evocative and this experience is really about looking at little works of art and considering how they might apply to your life. It feels like such a blessing to experience this with people.
Monday: This is not a terribly glamorous photo, but I have to tell you a long, hot shower at the end of the day was what I appreciated most about yesterday. I love having a nighttime shower, washing off all the stress and worry of the day. I love slipping between the sheets, smelling fresh and clean and ready for sweet dreams to arrive.
6 comments:
i love these glimpses that give me little insights into who you are. what an inspiring way to think about time. i am so glad that you were reunited with your sweater!
and the interactive tarot coaching sessions - this sounds incredible. i am so intrigued by this. sounds like something that might speak to my soul...
Hi there!
I loved reading this - I hope that you keep this up after the month is up - it's like following you through your week & I really enjoy it! I'm so glad that you were reunited with your sweater - I completely understand your attachment. I have some armour myself!
P.S. Someday will you do a reading for me? I've had my cards read before and it was an amazing experience. I have some of my own (in Canada) but I haven't been able to read them properly - I don't think they and I are a good fit. Maybe that's something you could help me with someday!!
Jamie -- love the stories and the photos and getting a sense of your week. I want everyone to do a blog like that now. Maybe I will, too! Interested to hear you liked Night Watch -- my husband is dying to see it. Also, I'm totally intrigued by your tarot sessions -- such a cool idea? ARe you incorporating this into life coaching? What's that all about? I love tarot cards and would love to hear more about this!
Thankyou for letting me in on your day to day activities. Isn´t it amazing how fast a week goes by!
I am so glad you found that sweater! I was so sad when I was reading that story, then so relieved to hear you found it.
I love where you do Nia. You are blessed Jamie to have such an amazing experience and setting for your spirit to dance. You deserve it!
I also adore chandeliers, there is nothing more glamourous. It takes me back to black and white musicals with witty women and their stunning dresses, men who were cads and we loved them for it.
You know, I've been wondering whether the best place to respond to comments is in the comment section. I haven't in the past because I kind of figure no one will come back and see it.
But just in case, here goes. Thank you everyone for celebrating with me the return of my sweater :)
And I so appreciate all the interest in the tarot. You guys have encouraged me to write my next post about it. And yes, Meg, I would love to do a reading for you someday :)
And I am thinking of continuing the appreciation pic a day when this assignment's done. I'm thoroughly enjoying it and am thrilled you guys are too!
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