Happy June!

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The trees are a lovely shade of green, as there are still signs of spring in the air. However, Memorial Day is now behind us and am looking forward to the summer that is coming. A long time ago, I used to think of the season as magical. But as I’ve gotten older, there are still things that make it special. Such as the fireflies, summer nights, sunflowers and sometimes ocean breezes. These are the things I hold onto that make the season one to remember. That make the hot days bareable and the sunsets at night more beautiful. It doesn’t hurt if there’s a frozen treat involved and while some pool days are nice, not always up for the water. Or maybe the sunburn afterwards. June is National Candy Month and the signs Gemini and Cancer are up in the zodiacs. The birthstone is a pearl and we are a little more than half way through the year. (I am guilty for thinking about Halloween and Christmas already!) I can’t forget about Father’s day. I have a feeling this summer is going to be a little different than others but also have this feeling that it can still be a good one.

Bucket List Item Denied

Lavender Farm Bucket List

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One of my ideal things to do locally, once again, has been put off. It’s to visit a lavender farm. Every year we keep thinking oh it will be there and was proven wrong this time. I want to be able to stroll through the purple sea and enjoy the breath taking scenery before me. I want to experience the life that surrounds the place and maybe purchase a reminder of what the day was like. Now, I will do my best to avoid the bees as I’m sure are there too but will still love the idea. There have been other times when I could have gone by myself but wanted to share it with a family member. I have heard great things and seen flat out gorgeous pictures of nature so that’s part of its appeal but the fact that we had a few options of going some place close to home really hit hard. Mostly, I am known for liking sunflowers but am not opposed to other beautiful plants. A lavender farm seemed like a good alternative.

While doing a little research on the flower, lavender is apparently used to treat back pain and insomnia by the Ancient Greeks. If true then I should always keep a bouquet around just for their healing properties. It’s meaning is purity, devotion, serenity, grace and calmness. Last but not least, it is known for its beauty, fragrance and multi purposes.

I hope one year I will get to go to a lavender farm. 

Quotes About Magic

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I have a small obsession with quotes and I love words because when I can’t eloquently put together my own thoughts sometimes someone else has nailed it perfectly. While, I recognize the bottom list is  not totally obsession, it does paint a picture using only black and white of books and magic. I read one book during stay-at-home and kinda in that in-between phase of wanting to read another but enjoying the downtime. But it is summer and maybe I’ll get to finish all the books I have already started. Sometimes reading is like an escape. So I hope these quotes below are something one can escape too.

#1. “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” - Roald Dahl

#2. “I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a book.” - JK Rowling

#3. “Books are uniquely portable magic.” - Stephen King

Happy Memorial Day

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Happy Memorial Day! Even though today is a day of rememberance, I still enjoy basic things that help bring out the best of this holiday. I’m not a big healthy eater so eating watermelon doesn’t do it for me. However, I do remember the poppies being worn and the flags being waved. Sometimes there’s even sparklers and hamburgers. If one is lucky, there might be a pool or lake involved. Memorial Day is also kind of like the kick off to a beautiful summer, whereas Labor Day is marking the end of one. I also remember learning about this holiday in school and Flanders Field. It is extra fun when you get to celebrate with the ones you love.

And it’s gotten me to thinking about heroes and heroines. Nowadays, our heroes look like grocery workers, nurses and other front line essential workers. Not only the ones that our protecting our country. That they don’t necessarily need a cape and superhuman strength to battle the new normal. What the future Memorial days will look like? That maybe this holiday being celebrated today, our only superpower is to make it fun and enjoyable.

comfortable experience while at home

Experience On Being Comfortable At Home 

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I remember the first time I put on a pair of jeans, during quarantine. Thank God it wasn’t as bad as had imagined but it definitely felt weird. For the most part of this stay-at-home I’ve been wearing anything comfortable. Except towards the later days, when I go in for work, putting on my uniform. It ranges from shorts, sweatpants to Simply Southern TShirts. I’m still not wearing normal clothes often  but am not as sloppy either. I pull my hair back in a pony tail because my hair is the longest it’s ever been. EVER! I wear my accessories to feel normal. If I really wanted to, I could go out in public wearing a mask and being safe. I can’t say that I’ve taken the bra off during this time but there were times I really wanted to. But there were moments when I gave my hair a break from washing the night before. So I’d say I did alright and am a complete fan of being in everything soft. I even got more sweatpants because I felt they were needed to be around the house. Apparently, this is an interesting topic during the coronavirus. Should we even put on pants is a question I’m sure others have wondered. Rest assured that is covered while I’m typing away this post, so no surprises. :) It does make me appreciate the value of dressing down for the day or sometimes.