Marvelous Monday

Finally having a real, full, honest-to-goodness day off... that is marvelous.

Taking the time to drink my morning coffee on the back deck in the sun, with the breeze, and even a few birds... that was marvelous.

Using the day to relax, and prepare for the next two weeks. Without hurry and without stress... this is marvelous.

Marvelous Monday

Having a very big Easter dinner, big enough to bring leftovers back to school...that was marvelous.

Stopping by my favorite local shop for a seriously delicious raspberry mocha...that was marvelous.

Listening to my favorite music, singing along, and not feeling a stitch of shame...that was marvelous.

I suppose this really is a marvelous Monday.

Marvelous Monday

Today was a day off! Now, I think, that just makes it marvelous to begin with.

But I was also paid a visit from my Mama, treated to lunch, and went on a bit of a shopping trip. A shopping trip that was (very) successful.

An amazing new coat- for only $15!:

And a nail color for vacation- just two weeks away!:

Along with two fabulous new tops and a chance to get off campus and just enjoy myself.

On top of all of that I got to take most of yesterday to plan and shop for my birthday party- in June. I am so excited. Invites are half finished. Of the decorations I am buying (I am making most) I am done. And I got to create a fun game and plan the menu! June cannot come soon enough.

Here is to a week as marvelous as this weekend!

Marvelous Monday

Today is more than marvelous because I've got a guest post up at Curvy Girl Guide about being single on Valentine's Day!

Go check it out!

(But if you come back later I promise to have a real post here too. Hopefully.)

Marvelous Monday

Today...I don't feel marvelous.

I feel tired, out of focus, lonely.

I don't feel sparkly, or warm and fuzzy.

Today felt like a by-the-book Monday.

It was a Monday to groan about, to whine about, that wasn't all that successful.

But you know what? Tomorrow's Tuesday. So, who knows.

If I had to pick a marvelous thing of today? My class, my one class. It was productive, and fun, and engaging, and just a good class. That's pretty marvelous.

Marvelous Monday

In general this is what I am going for...

Today, it was achieved.

Today, loved, savored, and could-not-get-enough of sleeping in and afternoon baths.

Marvelous Monday

Here we go, another Monday.

This one? Not as easy.

Yes, I went back to school today. And really, it wasn't as hard as it has been in the past. Still, I miss the comfort of being at home, the proximity to my friends, and the convenience of living in a house with a fully-stocked kitchen. Already.

All the same, I am here and I will be taking this semester on with the same (if not more) gusto as I did last semester. I have come to the fairly simple conclusion that I don't need to make this anymore difficult on my self. I will continue to work on keeping my resolutions, even when it's hard, and even when it's Monday.

Today, I loved not being devastated upon returning to school. It is a stellar feeling, really.

Marvelous Monday

Mondays. They have really never been my forté. I actually don't know anyone who is thrilled to see a Monday. Unless it happens to include cake. Or presents. Or both.

But the thing about a new year, and new goals, and new ideas on life, and all that jazz? Well, it includes (at least for this girl) a new look on Mondays. So, one new goal for Mondays, find something, one thing, big or small, that is just marvelous.

There is always going to be something. Always. And maybe eventually I'll be able to find a dozen. I've got this life that is just...really superb, and not enjoying it just because the day is labeled Monday is absolutely ridiculous.

So. Marvelous Monday 1. Here it is.

I loved: my breakfast. A delicious (a way healthy) strawberry yogurt with granola on top!

I liked: sleeping in. Way in. I slept embarrassingly late, but it was blissful.

I savored: the sun. The weather was outstanding. Well, for January in Vermont.

See, now that wasn't even that hard. And I could keep going if I really tried.

Here's to Mondays, good or bad!