Little things that I now value

[Rachmaninov2]

A few things which I try not to take for granted now:The sun shining, my little cat curled up on my lap, a bowl of hot soup, an act of kindness, any achievement(however small), when things go right, a sense of peace, feeling comfortable, communication with the outside world!

[allanah]

Well said

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to allanah]

🙂

[Pippy25]

So true.....and never was there a time when these things should be valued more so.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Pippy25]

You are right Pippy25, for me it’s a combination of the illness and also COVID. I hope I will change for the better.

[medway-lady]

To add, family, the garden, birds, Netflix, Amazon( we all need some odd stuff sometimes), supermarket deliveries, a warm house, food, toilet rolls (my neighbour works for Andrex), pansies in the garden, a butcher that delivers, the farm shop, chocolate and today a visit to the local fudge emporium in Rochester. A £10 mix up will last till Christmas providing my hiding place is not discovered. lol x

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to medway-lady]

Yes, all of those. I don’t know what I would do now without supermarket deliveries, have noticed the slots becoming a bit scarce again.

Good luck with the fudge lasting till Christmas.😇

[medway-lady in reply to Rachmaninov2]

Well some has gone, and got another to add to your list a great tousled haircut today. I love the new look , just wash and ruffle and it sticks up all over the place, very trendy and I feel years younger. Now where is the debit card for a spot of internet shopping as I've lost a couple of steroid pounds and need some new jeans. lol xx

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to medway-lady]

It’s very moorish isn’t it.

That’s great for morale, just need to add some new clothes now for a brand new look😃

I’ve just spent a considerable amount on new 🤓 glasses today and been told I also have blepharitis to add to my growing list of ailments☹️

[medway-lady in reply to Rachmaninov2]

I last year bought some Lundberg specs. , Danish and so hot ! Anyway I picked up specs. trendy and two tone to drive back over bridge to think hang on this blue and yellow'ish trendy colour scheme is very popular as their painting Rochester Bridge those colours. Shock, horror and much amusement to the husband, who told everyone.....

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to medway-lady]

An easy mistake for anyone to make🤓

[Gnarli]

The ability to take joy from small things is truly a blessing and a talent that is well worth fostering. I'm currently admiring the very confused Christmas cactus blossoming with shocking pink flamboyant flowers

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Gnarli]

I have a Christmas cactus, the flowers are really beautiful when I manage to get the conditions right for it to give me flowers. Are you feeding yours?

[Gnarli in reply to Rachmaninov2]

No, I don't feed them at this time of year. I save that for Spring. I'm ashamed to say they thrive on neglect and blossom when light levels are poor.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Gnarli]

Yes, I stopped feeding mine. I wondered if it might help as it still growing albeit slowly.

[Gnarli in reply to Rachmaninov2]

I'm no expert. I plonk them on the windowsill and hope for the best mostly

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Gnarli]

🙂

[Pippy25 in reply to Gnarli]

I think mine has gone into shock with my move so will see if it flowers this time! I have an Easter one too which flowers bright red usually.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Pippy25]

They do bring a welcome blaze of colour to a home don’t they.

[Gnarli in reply to Rachmaninov2]

I couldn't be without flowers in the house. They clean the air and raise the spirits don't they?

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Gnarli]

Yes, I love to have roses from the garden indoors. They bring a room to life.

[medway-lady in reply to Gnarli]

They do indeed and especially now, to keep the spirits up as too cold to sit in the garden.

[Gnarli in reply to Pippy25]

I'm sure it will settle. How are you doing?

[Pippy25 in reply to Gnarli]

I'm exhausted but happy to be home thanks x

[Gnarli in reply to Pippy25]

❤

[vonniesims in reply to Gnarli]

Yes, I have an Amyrillis already flowering. Couldn't stop it !

[Gnarli in reply to vonniesims]

Impressive! They're very dramatic aren't they?

[sylvi]

Now that is a uplifting post darling.xxx

[Sheila_G]

This virus has certainly made us take stock of what is really important in our lives. Every cloud has a silver lining.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Sheila_G]

Exactly what I was thinking Sheila_G. 🤔

[Kags1068]

Yep, couldn't agree more - it's good to think about things we appreciate- especially at the moment! x

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Kags1068]

🙂

[Green230461]

It’s the little things that do you good my mum used to say! I used to think big things were better as a child but now I get it!

Simple pleasures help you through dark times. Best of luck everyone for the next month.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Green230461]

Mums are usually right aren’t they.

I know that simple pleasures are making me more content right now Green230461.

Good luck to you too.

[slidingdoors]

That’s so lovely, thank you for that. Gratitude speaks volumes xxl

[Mmrr]

A simpler life has become so much more important in recent months. I do hope we do not loose our acknowledgement of how important these simple things are.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Mmrr]

I think you are right Mmrr but I also think it is just human nature to want more, to achieve more.

[Mmrr in reply to Rachmaninov2]

Or perhaps expected of us ? Often the things we think we need, don't actually make us happier ?

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Mmrr]

That is a good point, or maybe they sometimes make us feel better for a very short while.

[Amy_Lee]

Very true. Generally, we use to take thing for granted! Now, most of the time have to keep myself home and go out only with mask on. Hope the virus issue can be over soon.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Amy_Lee]

Hello Amy_Lee, I am the same so just using the time to catch up on chores when I feel able and resting and tlc when not. Hope so but not so sure.😕

[Amy_Lee in reply to Rachmaninov2]

Now over here is under red zone, so a lot of restriction. I only go out to buy groceries or to go to hospital for my appointment.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Amy_Lee]

Sorry to hear that you are under a lot of restriction. We do need to keep our hospital appointments if possible, my medical appointments are my new social occasions!

[Minah]

So true