Ahhhh! Veuve Clicquot--this size is for a big celebration! Maybe next year. . .
It’s that time of year—I start feeling nostalgic. I don’t think it’s an end-of-year phenomenon but rather an end of holidays, which enabled me to reconnect with friends and family, avoid a schedule and assess accomplishments and resolutions or things lost and found.
Lost - objects
With a past lifestyle of numerous moves, I have lost or misplaced many things I cherished. I really miss crystal chandeliers, which give the impression of luxury and provide endless plays of light.
Found - A Place!
The Crystal is my favorite café. It has taken me a long time to find a place I consider my own.
- A rental apartment in an old part of town where I’ve wanted to live for the last 20 years
- A renewed love of trail biking & dance
- A growing interest in cooking (in the last month)
- Members of the family, former students and old friends. Exciting times ahead.
Wish I had done
- Traveled to see family and friends when instincts told me I should
- Been happy with what I have done even though it was much less than planned
Memorable occasions
- My son's engagement
- My kids as partners in life's major undertakings
- My long-term projects (my "other" life) are nearing completion
Ah Ha experiences
- Savoring moments with special people
- Realizing how nice people really are
- Finding shared passions
- Enjoying Isabel Allende’s books and quotes. Here is one for us all this coming year--“You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create your legend or not.”
Best of all, I'm looking forward to a new year! HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! "And off we go," as my friend HE says!
I like your list! I think I'll try it, too. Never thought about chandeliers like that. Yesterday I found myself thinking I want more candlelight in the New Year--I used to light candles all the time, and don't know why I got out of the habit, so I'm bringing them out again.
ReplyDeleteMaybe many small celebrations = one big one. With that in mind, open the bottle, anyway!
--HE
I think the chandeliers are easier than candles, but I like them both. Small celebrations between friends. . . . But yes, still need that bottle. Thanks for dropping by the Rue Bijou!
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