the view from here.

yesterday they called for a huge snowstorm in the GTA.  and it didn't happen - despite the cancelling of a bunch of school buses and the closure of some businesses and facilities.  it did dust us with some snowy frosting though.  and i love the view from here.  i am not a huge fan of winter, but days like these make me happy - we don't have to be anywhere, the house is warm, the fridge is full, and the snow softly falls outside.  happy saturday, everyone!

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happiness is...

... a quiet sunny afternoon in mid march.  an excellently romantic playlist in iTunes.  soft wool and a fast crochet needle.  recent orders packed up and shipped. hot earl grey tea in my favorite mug.  a napping toddler.  a clean kitchen.  paid off bills.  a brisk walk. sightings of crocuses amidst the snow.  a warm bagel.  a cold diet coke.  daydreams of kisses in springtime. 

hurry up, spring!  i've missed you!

(the notebook to the left is from my gocco printmaking days... hmmmm.  maybe it's time to start again!)

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the bliss project - one

maybe it's the freshly fallen snow. maybe it's the sunshine. maybe it's the fact that i got 3 1/2 hours of sleep in a row. i've decided to start a "happiness project" - a random image from my everyday life that means happiness to me.

so here's today's. the mini, in my relatively clean living room, with our itty bitty christmas tree, and the sun shining through the snowflakes outside.

pure bliss.

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