Sunset (and hope) springs eternal!

What a wonderful world
It is truly a wonderful world, a wonderful life.
Writing this it is Sunday and I am in the weekend that I was excited about a few days ago. It is right here, right now and I am enjoying it to the fullest!

The being in the world is so intense when I give it my fullest attention, as I do now: talking to my boy, having coffee with my husband, getting grand kisses from my dog. Music in the background, Youtubing together, every now and then, showing The Boy my old favorites, laughing and hugging - THIS is exactly where it's at. My life.

I have everything I need and want (not right here but right now at least).
The times I get to feel that very emotion, I feel as if I have the meaning of life within my reach - it is as if I almost grab it and then it escapes...
I am close, though.

Life.

Yeah, I did it!

I had been wanting, for quite some time, to capture the gorgeous and fantastic sunset, that I get a glimpse of sometimes when I go home early. I then see it from the train and always think "darn it, I missed out on THAT again"...

For the upcoming weekend I had a secret mission: getting to capture the sunset! I aimed for Saturday and when I aim for something, my aim usually delivers!

So brace yourself and be prepared, here's some of the world's beautiful wonders captured by me:

(no, I couldn't choose, as usual, so I offer quite some photos...!)

As much as I hate repeating myself, it can endure being said again: what if I could be a bird, eh?!

It seems like they have an enchanting moment.

I, for one, loved the moment!

The colors a sunset brings!!

Seeing the photos (beside the warm fire, inside our house) I have no problem pretending this is Miami, right there! Being outside in "The Russian freeze" (what the papers call it), is another story...

And in this pic it's obvious: this is not Miami, not even close!

No matter where this is, it is pinch-arm-beautiful!!!

Looks like someone's feeling kinda victorious, for getting dream shots...

To die for-shots!

It is so breathtaking, I can't believe this is the town that I call home. In the middle of town!

I need absolutely nothing else, nothing else to feel fulfilled. This is soul remedy.

Filling the heart and soul up with beauty and focus is a splendid way to rest and let your hair down. Sitting here Sunday, I feel as if I have been on a vacation and I guess this awe:ing has something to do with it?

Yes, we did more fun things this weekend, that contributed, but we didn't leave town and Sunday I didn't even leave the house! Blessed Sunday of chill....

Listening to yourself is so important, when it comes to life perspectives.

Right now in my life I need weekends that make me feel as if I took a mini vacation - so be it then!

A Sunday as still as this ocean was Saturday. Thank you, sweet weekend!

Repeating myself again - well worth it though - "awe is a darn good thing"!

The marina had things under control, everything was cool.

And boats left in, stayed in...

And as the setting sun left the wonder of magic in my soul and called it a day...

... the moon took on the challenge of guarding our beautiful town during the the night.

Coming to think of it: this photo shoot is one off my every-day-bucket-list for sure!!!

With that I leave you in the good and fresh hands of the brand new week!

What might the week hold?

I really wish you a good one and keep my fingers crossed that you will all be embraced by sweetness and care. 

I hope I will too. Happy Monday!

This is how I roll!

Rolling with purpose
Un-noticably I've come up with some sort of damage control in my work weeks and I suppose that's all well and good, eh?!
I don't usually choose to discuss my work week here but I want to ventilate and let it be a reminder for potential future use...

I've come to realize that this is how I view my week:

*Sunday is a preparation for Monday and I suck the last marrow out of the weekend by enjoying a glass of wine and a really cool movie, Sunday evening.

*Tuesday it's time for Tuesday snuggle and I pick The Boy up early, have popcorn and a movie and even go to bed early with him.

*Wednesday is my longest work day and the day when I jog at lunch. It is also, since quite recently, my Five Fab-day when I make sure to have five great things happen. I often feel that the perk of Wednesday is that it precedes Thursday and Thursday means... charge time!

*Thursday is charge time day - say no more! Butterflies all over.

*Friday is just sweet joy and I'm all smiles. I also indulge myself some coffee and a munch bite at the train, going home - and I also mostly go home early Fridays!

Maybe you can take something away from that and maybe you can't. Those of you who have been following me know that finding strategies is a necessity here. I'm quite pleased with this one and I actively strive for a Favorite Day every day.

A Fab moment? Sure! Yep, this be the hubster...

Cooking big time, in order to stock up on lunches!

Mmmm!!!

Cooking: check!

Yes, I can!

So, that's where I'm at: still struggling, making some progress and getting stronger and then it may be two steps back again. I suppose that's how life is, in general?

Not everything in life is something we can choose or change but how we deal with it, how we experience it, we can. No matter if it takes a lot, of us.

What did Mr Obama say? "Yes, we can!".

Rolling with the punches.

The upside being: evolution, development and appreciating the good moments that much more.

Our wait for snow is not really paying off but hey - look out!

Friday evening meant mock BBQ! We had the sauces, the meat and the spirit but did the cooking inside.

Weekend breakfasts, ever glorious.

I happen to love.

We happen to be very lucky!

The splendid moments are these: loving, laughing, appreciating and anticipating great things.

Saturdays reek of it, in our house!

The Boy went on a play date so Marcus and I went for a ... day date!

Come rain or shine... you know.

Some coffee and apple pie can cheer even a little blue husbands up.

Out into the snow mixed rain again.

Yes, we can!

Yes, hello rainy Saturday - we love ya'!

For I am me first and foremost. And that has got to do.

After rain, sunshine always follow. 

We can count on that and that is a good thing!

And we can always count on our evenings in our perfect house.

I start longing for the evening as soon as I step outside in the morning: that's how wonderful it usually is.

One step at the time, applies to many areas in life. Easy does it.

There are many sayings.

We all need to find out what makes us shine, makes us long and want. It is, after all, our lives and our lives only. We all deserve to exist and we all deserve to make our voices heard and even be listened to.

Monday is here again, friends. Have a nice Monday! I'll do my very best to try and let it sweep me off my feet.