Swirling snowflakes out the window. The Distance to Here in the background. It's been a happy day :)
The 7am laundry appointment turned out allright in the end; with naps in between, it was pretty cool watching the sky lighten each time I trudged out through the snow. And I love the feeling of putting on a freshly laundered, still-warm-from-the-dryer pair of tracks :)
My own version of a Feng Shui attempt left me re-energised and basking in the light, even if it only lasted till late afternoon. I like the new layout and the renewed feel to the space, though staring out the window is taking over too often :p
The long overdue catch up with Prince Lovedial :) I hope I'll see you in the summer! Of floodwaters, epic Secret Santas and employment woes. I kind of miss that chapter, but more the people who made it so great. I don't really want to go back there.
The purchase of my new camera, half a world away, in a matter of 5 minutes. I'm excited, and can't wait to meet it next week :D I really need to stop looking at camera specs and get rid of the dissonance :p
Skype swaps, and problems 7 hours ahead of me- I can't believe how dependent we are on the internet sometimes. Funny photoshop attempts, crazy conversations with the sibling, and laughter bordering on insane- the kind that leaves you breathless and gasping :D
A drunken online conversation, a first for me. Rib cracking typos and status updates, and what's probably going to be a very hungover morning. I hope you'll be ok buddy.
A lazy kind of afternoon, with the home made pasta lunch at 4pm and one of those amazing naps after.
Wedding bells on the horizon, and another reason to grin like mad today. I'm ecstatic for her, and he's such a lucky guy- they're the kind of couple that make you believe in love, all over again. We need more souls like that out there- inspiring, genuinely kind and truly wonderful.
Startled cows and the Anver brothers- it was good to hear their voices, annoying as they are :) I'm excited about the new job and ideas, and so darn proud of what they've done.
I wish I could look into a crystal ball sometimes, and see what lies ahead. Career paths to consider, versus chasing that ever elusive sense of contentedness- I guess its harder when you don't really know what you're looking for.
Duplicity won over in the end. Twisted and confusing, but I loved the final 10 minutes.
A longing for a road trip, a swim, a walk on the beach, a conversation with a kindred spirit over coffee. I'm not easy to understand I know, and I miss those of you who do- because sometimes I don't get me either :p
Realizations prompted through laughter on the line, the kind that you'd rather leave buried under and avoid dealing with. I know how this will end, and I swore off that kind of chaos- though its scary finding out that some things are still, unconsciously, unresolved. Bittersweet sentiments, at best.
I miss the chatter of the kids, waking up with that huge mug of coffee and sunshine streaming in, chillin' on the couch with movies on loop, the walks in the forest in knee deep snow, the late brunches, sleep-in mornings and cosy candle lit dinners. Uppsala, you won over my heart.
And then there's that backdrop of loneliness, the constant ebb and flow. The weird sort, where you feel alone but don't really want to be around people either.
At the end of the day though, I know there's a lot to be happy about and thankful for :) Here's to the unwavering warmth of family and friends, all that love, comfort, happiness and laughter, and those dreams that need chasing.
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