Come join us in our nesting place.

Here’s a mini-harvest I did one morning. Okra salad anyone? 

My brother grows vegetables, fruit-bearing trees etc… on a lot which he recently bought located just infront of us.

Everyone in the family, me included, thinks setting a vegetable garden is as wise a move as buying the property. 

It’s a huge blessing. And I always fancy eating fresh veggies every meal.

 One of the  lovely surprise this new year came from a package  containing the book Comfort Living written by Christine Eisner, a renowned interior designer and consultant.

Rooted from the concept that we “create” our homes, the book offers practical and easy suggestions in organizing our homes, leading to a more balanced and meaningful lifestyle.

Reading the book from its first page, I instantly liked it  because of the charming images of  some homes and their interior.  It somehow echoes a longing in me to have my own abode. (BTW, more photos of homes and designs can also be seen throughout the book.)

And when I read through the first parts of the book, I appreciate it more for its step-by-step approach to “creating our homes.”   Not only does it have instructions that are easy to follow but the exercises are relevant to self-discovery and creation.   It also includes a handy notebook where we can jot ideas and inspiration.

Going through the steps (on a weekly basis), I realized that they slowly and carefully show us a window into our self, leading us to discover what are important and satisfying to us, and  what we really want  in our homes, in our lives.  Moreover, the suggestions are always ringing  of positivity.  Indeed, Comfort Living leads you in a journey where you can create limitless possibilities to make your house a home and to make everyday living comfortable as well as enjoyable.

That said, I consider Comfort Living a treasure. Infact, it made me want to immediately bring the concept into action. But living with my parents, I can only do as much as “revamping” our room. But one day soon, when I (and my family) finally get our own place, I hope to follow the suggestions I’ve read in this book.   

Joseph Campbell wrote:
“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

Lennon Lennon said:
“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.”

These are two powerful quotes that made me stop and think about Life; quotes that carefully summarize the point where I am standing now.

I saw you -finally and for the first time.

Heard you.

I was misty-eyed.

You cannot imagine the cascades of emotions going on inside me while I watched and heard you.

I cannot wait for the time to come when I can hold you in my arms.

I love you.

After all the times we’ve been together, I’m sure you know how much I appreciate you.

I have really loved you. And I have trusted all I have with you, in you.

You’ve taken care of me as I have you.
You helped me sort my life, and its mess. And lovingly, you’ve kept it all in.
You’ve given me everything, really everything you can.
You’ve actually satisfied me. You did - except for my insatiable (and ever increasing!) need for space.

Please don’t give up on me now. Please, Baby. I’ll fall apart if you go.

-dedicated to my about-to-crash external HD :-)

Something from the backyard.

Every day is a blessing from the Heaven.

Moreover, I love to count today’s showers from Above.

Music.

Carrot-apple juice.

Free ride to work.

Timely schedule of release of a Certificate. Wasn’t able to get it today but if I didn’t try to secure it today, I wouldn’t be able to get it on time. Thanks God!