in the busy city that we call home, things move so fast you often find yourself breathless and rushing through the day. it's not entirely his fault but i find that having an impatient and active kid makes things a lot more quick-paced. im guilty of scoffing down my meal at supersonic speed or running for the cab with stroller and kiddo in my arms so i can make it in time for the next thingy ...
i seldom have the luxury of time to sit around, chit chat and sip tea. and when i do, im so frantic to have THE TIME OF MY LIFE that i often get carried away and exhausted! please tell me im not alone!!!
so last week, it was my precious girlfriend's birthday and i suggested taking her out for a nice afternoon out. she wanted to do something, an artsy or craft related thing... maybe a class. and before we knew it, it was too late to get something fabulous organized. so she suggested going to pick up flowers and put together something! :) seriously LOOK AT MY GRIN! :)
we spent HOURS. and i mean hours walking through nurseries, picking up different flowers to mix and match... changing our minds, changing our theme. i used to do that a lot at work. but it was always a run and grab situation with a cab running it's meter outside the nursery. so this was a very welcomed change. at some point, we did consider if we were taking "too long". but it was such a beautiful experience!
we got home... made a mess of my dining table and my home smelt like a freakin' awesome candle!! i guess some people run, bake or work in the yard. but this is my thing! i didn't even care that my arrangement wasn't quite perfect ...
but the MOST fun i've had in ages...
*huge sigh*
so happy birthday, ellie! love you a bazillion time more than flowers... and for my sanity, we're gonna have to do it again soon, babe!
xx
Happy birthday Ellie. Nice flower arrangement.
ReplyDeleteYeap, when I have some preciois me-time or outing with my friends, I really go to the extreme and enjoy myself. No guilt! ;)
thanks hon! :) and life's too short for guilt eh!?
Deletehow is this arrangement not perfect? it TOTALLY is!
ReplyDeletenice days off with girlfriends are so precious. I recently visited the museum with my best friend, it was such a wonderful use of my half-day off!
awww thanks hon! :) only half day!? you need to apply for more leave! ;P
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