I remembered going out with my friends this time two years ago. We braved the cold weather and we even had iced milk tea while catching up. We talked about many things and shared laughter between sips.
Wishing you all a bon vendredi or happy Friday! Cheers to a relaxing weekend Xx
Last night, I slept early because I was nursing a headache. It didn't take long before sleep consumed me. I woke up feeling 100% better and as always, I thanked the Lord for a brand new day.
- I am grateful for the snow and the weather today, a little less colder than it was yesterday. The cold was extremely frigid and biting at -28 C yesterday. Snow blanketing the entire surrounding, including the trees, makes up for a beautiful picture.
- While driving on a curve, even though I slowed down, my car swerved to the left and right. I panicked but I immediately tightened my grip on the steering wheel, thereby regaining control of the situation. Thank you Lord there were no cars ahead or behind me, and more importantly, there were no pedestrians present.
- I have a light workload today, and that means I am under no stress. I know tomorrow will be different that's why I am basking in the beauty of today.
- I have a husband who genuinely cares for me. He made my coffee today and even offered to make a wrap to go.
There are countless of things to be thankful for. What are yours? Xx
I believe my Blogger page is following Philippine time zone, but it's still February in this side of the world. What? Where did the the first two months of the year go? That went by really fast!
Today, I took some time off from house chores (hello, winter cleaning). I made sure to allot a moment's time for reflection. Did I spend my days on things that mattered and contributed to my mental well-being and self-peace? Hmm, I hope so. Now, most days have temperature above zero. We actually went out for a walk today not wearing thick, heavy winter coats. Spring is just around the corner. My plants really need a break as they're barely hanging on for dear life.
Joke time:
Me: Jan, I realized I really love the color yellow. I love yellow shirts or anything yellow.
J: How about yellow leaves?
Hahaha, you can just imagine how hard I laughed. Please no yellow leaves for me. I've had one too many plant heartbreaks that I cannot bear another one.
Nothing much going for me here. Just another day in a winter week. Wishing everyone a beautiful week ahead. Xx
Earlier
this morning, on a stoplight, I caught myself staring at a bus
100% électriques. It amazed me how the city is slowly adapting to a
technology that reduces greenhouse-gas emissions (hello, air pollution). It may
come at a very steep price for the city, but if it means being more
environmentally friendly and sustainable, then that is something worth
looking into and investing. Surely, the well-being of every tax-paying citizen
must be the utmost priority of the government. However, this post isn't
about the technicalities of such. Before our light turned green, I saw the bus
driver smiling at me, a smile so warm and wide it made my morning. I waved in
exchange of his thoughtful gesture. My husband, although sitting on the
passenger seat, missed all this. I told him how that gesture was appreciated.
Some people say Canadians are generally friendlier that Americans, but I'd like
to say that in this situation I just viewed it as two people trying to start
their day with kindness. After all, it's always a good idea to start our day
smiling.
Bonjour from
this sunny side of Quebec! Xx
Good morning, beautiful people of the world! :) I hope everyone is doing well and good. It's a cold, gloomy day in Montreal, with temperature hovering between 0 and -2C. I took it easy this morning, making sure I've said my prayer of gratitude for all the nice things that will happen today and I had my fill of coffee before starting my day.
I find winter a good time to reflect and to just take things slow. There's nothing much to see and do in winter because the cold and snow always get in the way. It's a perfect opportunity to recuperate and allow the body to have plenty of rest for when spring and summer come it'll be a wonderful time to go for a walk. At some point during the long stretch of winter, you almost forget there's an end to it and then one day you realize the sun rises earlier than usual and the day is now longer. I am sure spring isn't far behind now. It's less than a month before spring officially starts in all of northern hemisphere, Canada included. For all of us eagerly waiting in anticipation, it's a celebration worth ticking the calendar numbers.
I leave you all with well wishes for a beautiful week ahead. Love and light, always X
