Someone says good memories are for bad times; not that I'm having one. It feels good to express gratitude. I look over my week and notice that I put in effort to turn yesterday's emotional glitch around. The attempt was successful. I am happy. So on to this life-enhancing exercise of sharing joys and faves:
exploring a lake with young nephews and nieces (Sebu, 1 January 2014)
finding myself in a lovely tea room free to dream as much as I want (Cassia Cafe and Tea Room, 2010),
Links:
Weekend Reflections
Friday's Fave Five
Skywatch
Picture Clusters
Share the Joy
Water World
Our World
- attending an art exhibit whose artist I have personally met from a fundraiser for Haiyan victims last year
- a friend I haven't seen in 25 years who now lives in the UAE rang and we chatted for two hours
- Pompeii and Robocop
- someone tells me I am her inspiration. Whatever she meant I thought knowing that was inspiring as well
- memories! I woke up one fine morning this week and reminisced:
exploring a lake with young nephews and nieces (Sebu, 1 January 2014)
finding myself in a lovely tea room free to dream as much as I want (Cassia Cafe and Tea Room, 2010),
while sipping green tea with milk and honey. I promise it tastes divine!
and having steak and kidney pie with mashed potatoes and chutney for brunch. This makes me look forward to exploring more charming cafes. They are cozy worlds in the midst of buzzing Bangkok.
Links:
Weekend Reflections
Friday's Fave Five
Skywatch
Picture Clusters
Share the Joy
Water World
Our World
What a lovely setting. I could spend hours there!
ReplyDeleteSuch a romantic place. A wonderful lift for the spirits.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to focus on the good things! Nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteWow green tea with milk and honey I love that!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining Water World Wednesday
Kim,USA
I'm glad you are reminiscing happy moments, feeling grateful for life. This is so important, it is easy to get caught up in things that make us feel pitiful… stepping back to see the big picture, the blessings are revealed.
ReplyDeleteOh, Hazel -- thanks for taking me on this little tour. It's a bright spot in my day of getting tax info together for the tax man. I especially could imagine sitting in the tea room and dreaming with you.
ReplyDeleteGreen tea with milk and honey ... you have captured my attention. And Steak and Kidney pie sounds very British ... and good. I would say you have mch to feel joy about and probably more than meets the eye. Very nice post ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ Form The Sol
Oh I would LOVE to explore that lake! Looks divine!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous morning sky and uplifting collection of images! Thank you, Merisi
ReplyDeleteWe need to be more thankful for the many blessings in our lives. That green drink looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of fun shots!
ReplyDeleteOh, look at that sky -- and the water! Bet it's nice and warm there!
ReplyDeleteoh that tea room looks so lovely!!! beautiful pictures and very interesting faves. Enjoy your weekend!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky shot and nice series.
ReplyDeleteMemories and inspiration make any week special. That tea room is just beautiful. Hope you have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThe clouds above the lake are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery cosy pics, well done !
ReplyDeleteReflecting on life as well as a beautiful location reflection.
ReplyDeletevery nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and love the sky and wonderful series of shots ~ xxx
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol
One of the places I didn't get to see while in Mindanao: Sebu Lake! Another reason why my family and I can't have another summer in Mindanao (actually, just the kids and I, since hubby is currently assigned in Mindanao and Cebu)! :)
ReplyDeletei have never tried steak and kidney pie, though i think i saw one being advertised while we were in Tagaytay. Kidney here means the beans, right? ;P
appreciate much your sharing these special moments over at Food Friday, Hazel
enjoy the rest of the week!