What a day! For the last couple months I have not felt well…physically, mentally, emotionally. I’ve been trying to figure out why (because, really, life is good!) and it’s only caused me more anxiety, which makes me feel worse physically – yuck. So today I decided to do something different. Take a day to take care of Erin. It’s good when she’s happy…for everyone around here (right hubby?)! After a couple of crazy weeks today seemed like the perfect day to relax and not feel guilty or strange about it. I also picked today because it’s the first WARM, beautiful, sunny day we’ve had here in Seattle and I am in need of the sun and Vitamin D. There were of course, a few things to take care of, but for the most part, all just a perfect Erin day. Here’s how it went:
I started with coffee out in the garden. Watering, weeding and finding little bugs to photograph who call my garden home. The morning sun is so beautiful.
Next, I was off to the park with Lulu for a sloooow run in the sun. A run just for fun – not to challenge myself or push myself – just because it feels good. Mount Rainier smiled back at us and it was simply gorgeous morning for the park. I spend an awful lot of time at the park – running, running the dogs, walking the dogs, swimming the dogs. I realized today that I have never once just sat down on a bench and just looked at the scenery and relaxed. So Lulu and I did that today and boy, did it feel good.
Later I loaded up my arms with books, cookbooks, my sketch book, and camera for an afternoon on our rooftop deck to dream up delicious dinners, new jewelry designs and soak up some sun. I’m still surprised that this is our view from our roof. On a beautiful day – nothing is more gorgeous. Feeling lucky…
I also made myself a delicious hazelnut iced latte – not sugar-free, not low fat – just sugary, fatty, caloric goodness. Well, 2 sugary, fatty, caloric hazelnut lattes…
Then it was back to the garden to harvest some peas, lettuce, baby carrots, broccoli, potatoes and herbs.
Then, it was off to the farmer’s market for the summer fruits and vegies I crave all year. It’s my favorite time of year for food. We will be eating well this week!
Now I’m home and ready to head back up to the deck where I can forget the rest of the world exists. Oh, and I’m bringing my Muddled Strawberry and Lemon Prosecco. I might have to do this more often : ).
