Minding my time ...

 

I do like to have time to just 'be' - to relax & gather my thoughts in a contemplative way.  Solitude is always welcome in my world. 

My friends recognised that I am changing my work / life balance to more life this year & their gifts reflected this. 

The trio of Sara Miller gifts is perfect for quiet time - a mindful journal, biscuit tin (that was filled with homemade shortbread when it arrived) and a matching tea tin are a delight. I am tending towards fruit teas in the afternoon & this is a perfectly lovely tin to keep them in.  I am not a fan of green tea but the fruit teas are very nice hot, with a sprig of mint or lemon verbena when that leaves up again after winter. 

The biscuit tin has gifted biscuits - little almond biscotti & some delightful pfeffernusse cookies. The soft ginger texture is very tasty. They look delightful in the tin. 

The mindfulness journal requires dedication to use it often - there are no days so it is 'mindful' writing rather than needful. 

I saw this 'postage stamp' cutter used on various Instagram feeds & it is an interesting way to take a snippet of things in ones day. This one has the advantage of an open cutting side so you can position it over the part you want to use. It is a new toy that I am using to include snippets in my journal. 

I love candles but am mindful that some give off toxic fumes. This is a gifted one made of soya wax with a delicate scent in the right tone to go with the set. 

The pen was gifted last year by another friend - who else loves a good pen? It makes all the difference to how you write when you use a pen that glides. I have taught hundreds of pupils to write over my long career in education & need to take my own advice - slow down & write neatly!

I am pencilling things in to my diary - courses I have already booked & those I want to take; one has to plan ahead to enjoy the luxury of more time. I do not intend to waste mine. Inspire me with what you do ... 

Thank you for stopping by, you are always most welcome here. 

Dee ✍️📝👩‍💻🖋️📑