Three cheers for coffee

Christmas Love I love this quote from Sweatpants and Coffee. I find, as I get older, I am more aware of needing things to be more simple. Of peeling back the layers of commercialisation and of the material side of Christmas to reveal what really matters. People (and pets) are what matters. Spending time together and making memories. It really is about connections. I grew up with lovely families on both sides and we really did make the most of Christmas! We had musical evenings and played games. I became a whizz at playing Charades. Nearly as good as Una Stubbs herself! Grandad was a pro on the harmonica and we'd lovingly listen to him. I can close my eyes and hear Bing Crosby singing 'White Christmas' and when we have our Harvey's Bristol Cream each Christmas Day, we reminisce 'the good old days'. I look back very fondly on our family Christmases and not just for the many presents I received. I have amazing memories of fun and festivities, everyone dancing and s...

Happy habits I love this quote from pinterest. I remember hearing someone say your daily ritual becomes your monthly and yearly until you feel you are happy with what you have achieved.  Happy habits can make a difference to your life. I call them this because the are designed to make you happy. Small habits each day can grow and grow into something that can really help you. I attended a mindfullness session at my college last year and the lady mentionned this brilliant book to read.  Two things: One, I want to sing the title, Blondie style!  Two, I haven't bought or read it yet. Which is one of my atomic habits- procrastination. I keep saying I am going to do things and keep forgetting or get sidetracked! You see, I have become a pro at procrastination!  This map of procrastination is spot on! I think I still send a lot of time on Daydream beach. Stops you getting involved in drama! I need to put Pinterest forest with the Social media forest too! You see, procrastin...