Manicures and Flowers

Days off this week rejuvenated my soul.

 

I needed to take vacation, so I don't lose it. It doesn't accrue. My employer is good to me. So, I'm taking an extra day off each week for five weeks. 

 

I read a study suggesting short vacations are more restorative, than say, taking two weeks off at once. 

 

I'm inclined to believe the research. This time. 

 

When I was spoiled and had a washer, dryer, and bathtub, I also received weekly manicures and monthly pedicures. 

 

Luxuries.

 

Well, today I splurged and was thoroughly manicured. 

 

Tonight, I feel pretty. 

 

Oh, so pretty. 

 

I also splurged on flowers for the first time this beautiful New Year. 

 

Many moons ago I grew flowers like this, beautiful flowers. I didn't know how blessed I was to be able to grow such so big and colorful and pretty blooms. 

 

Tonight, as I prepare to turn in for the night I'm thinking of many blessings. 

 

Pretty nails and gorgeous flowers. 

 

A schnauzer who thinks I'm the bee's knees. 

 

A warm, comfy bed with fresh linens. 

 

Good people in my life. 

 

I almost became bitter a few days ago. I see things, hear things I don't like, people treating others badly, without respect, and sometimes I grow weary. My mouth is then my biggest enemy. 

 

Control the tongue, the rudder of the body. 

 

Behave.

 

And don't become bitter. 

 

Bitterness is ugly. 

 

Live a good life. 

 

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