So here I am, relaxing on the beach in a hammock, twirling the fuschia paper umbrella from my fruit juice and humming tunelessly to nobody in particular. There's a palm tree swaying gently to the tropical melody breezing past and a cute little monkey in a tutu shinnying back down a coconut tree with my breakfast. I hope he brings me a hammer. No hammer. Yes, this must be a dream.
Wintertime is setting in, the time change looms ominously like a storm cloud promising days of indoor occupation. I am already missing my evening walk in the sunset after a relaxing dinner. The days of carefree bicycle jaunts around the city are just about to end. All of this really bothers me, being such an outdoors girl. So, I'm making a battle plan to enjoy the winter until Spring comes with her yearly reprieve.
1. Sing a little every day. Sing loudly and badly if necessary, just sing. Showers are known for their wonderful acoustics.
2. Find fun in the sun..skiing, tobogganing, donating snow angels free of charge.
3. Get a pair of ice skates and really go all out. First on one the ice, last one off. Wear my silly hat just because it's fun.
4. Curl up with a Jane Austen chick flick or a good book. Snack Laura Ingalls style..juicy apple and fresh, buttered popcorn. Mmm. Less calories than a bucket of Breyers.
5. Volunteer at the corner mission where they just happen to have a piano in my size. I love my music!!
6. Write for a few minutes each day in my book project.
7. Find a place to work with handicapped or sick children. It'll make me happy to help others who are also coping with less sunshine in their lives.
8. Make someone else laugh, even if they don't want to. Especially if they don't want to.
9. Enjoy the storms from the comfort of my living room windows. Snow is so pretty when someone else is shovelling it.
10. Plant amaryllis bulbs and make peanut butter pine cone bird feeders to brighten up the scenery.
I'll keep working towards that vacation on the beach, but until then..I have a plan!
Thank goodness for OHIP. I haven't skied or skated in years.
Wintertime is setting in, the time change looms ominously like a storm cloud promising days of indoor occupation. I am already missing my evening walk in the sunset after a relaxing dinner. The days of carefree bicycle jaunts around the city are just about to end. All of this really bothers me, being such an outdoors girl. So, I'm making a battle plan to enjoy the winter until Spring comes with her yearly reprieve.
1. Sing a little every day. Sing loudly and badly if necessary, just sing. Showers are known for their wonderful acoustics.
2. Find fun in the sun..skiing, tobogganing, donating snow angels free of charge.
3. Get a pair of ice skates and really go all out. First on one the ice, last one off. Wear my silly hat just because it's fun.
4. Curl up with a Jane Austen chick flick or a good book. Snack Laura Ingalls style..juicy apple and fresh, buttered popcorn. Mmm. Less calories than a bucket of Breyers.
5. Volunteer at the corner mission where they just happen to have a piano in my size. I love my music!!
6. Write for a few minutes each day in my book project.
7. Find a place to work with handicapped or sick children. It'll make me happy to help others who are also coping with less sunshine in their lives.
8. Make someone else laugh, even if they don't want to. Especially if they don't want to.
9. Enjoy the storms from the comfort of my living room windows. Snow is so pretty when someone else is shovelling it.
10. Plant amaryllis bulbs and make peanut butter pine cone bird feeders to brighten up the scenery.
I'll keep working towards that vacation on the beach, but until then..I have a plan!
Thank goodness for OHIP. I haven't skied or skated in years.
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