Yesterday was a reset day for me. I didn't take even one step outside. I cleaned. I did some laundry. I rearranged our bedroom. I cleaned out some drawers, closets and tote bags. I cleaned my yoga room, then did some yoga. I did some reading. I did a little studying. I cooked an actual meal- you know, the kind that starts with fresh, whole food and ends with three courses. It was the best day and one that I needed, badly.
Most of the time, after a long period of having no down-time (continually waking up early and going to bed late, driving, working, studying, running errands,etc.) piddling around the house is my go-to for a reset day, especially when the weather is cold, wet and gloomy. And today was a perfect, cold, wet, gloomy day. But even on bright, sunny days, like today, if I need this type of reset, I'll close all of the blinds and curtains and pretend that it's a cold, gloomy day. Does anyone else do this? What do you do for a reset?
As I consider whether or not to close the blinds for 'Reset, Round 2', I took some pics of yesterday's accomplishments, because it won't stay this tidy for long, that's for sure. Also, when your house is filled with mostly hand-me-downs and second-hand purchases, taking a few pics when everything is clean and tidy reminds you that everything old can look new again, if you just give it a little attention. Right?!
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| Our beloved 70's couch, spiffed up with a new, blue velvet seat cover. |
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| Perfect example of "making do with what you have". My grandpa's coffee table- re-located from my yoga room to the living room to be seen in all of it's 1950's glory. (This is my study spot- hence all of the yoga, art and craft books.) |
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| And, in contrast to the above pic- this is M.'s spot. Politics, art history and wine- his reading is a little heavier than mine. |
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| From above, a zoom-in of a couple of my favorites-1985 vs. 2016. |
Have a great Sunday and week ahead!
Be Still. Be Strong. & Be Happy! Juli
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