Fun things

It is cold

Not really, because today was a warm day for December.  So we went out for a long walk. 

I went with my dear daughter to the craft store a couple of weeks before. We were thinking of making little DIY Christmas crafts. I bought a craft foam ring, a foam cone, ribbons and pom-poms. 

I wrapped the ring with ribbon. Then an assortment of things from my craft box and a glue gun, and an hour, it is here:

I used some craft wire to hang it in the foyer.  

Then we got this wooden angel from Homesense. We bought a strip of LED lights too. 

I put the lights on the angel. Now she resides on the kitchen windowsill, splashing cheerful light! Next to her, my oregano is thriving in a beer bottle (Kratki Hydroponics). 

I made paper butterflies and attached them to a string. That goes well with the angel and lights. 

What fun things do you do in December?

 

Bindu

10 simple free things makes me happy

1. Walking on the beach on a hot summer day

2. Getting the much-anticipated book I place on hold on the Library

3. Going for  a morning walk with my husband 

4. Having freshly dried bed sheets on my bed to sleep on

5. Enjoying blissful free minutes with my morning coffee

6. When I reach home from work on Friday to see the front door is kept open by my husband so that I don't have to knock.

7. Seeing a chipmunk standing on its hind legs 

8. A Sunday afternoon nap

9. Seeing a comment on my blog

10. Watching rain by standing by the window.

Bindu

Planter made with twigs

I love Pothos plants. They are easy to propagate. 

They can grow in water or soil. You don't have to give them much care. They will survive even with a lazy plant parent, like myself. 

When the strawberry jam finished, the glass jar was supposed to go to the recycling bin. 

But, I was getting an image of a twigs covered bottle in my mind. The mental picture had Pothos bursting out of it. How can it be done????

There were small branches readily available. I cut a few branches and trim the small ones almost the size of the glass jar. The hot glue gun became my helper. Playing with the twigs and glue gun, the glass jar is covered with the twigs. Filled with water, and added two three cuttings of pothos, the image in my mind became tangible. 

Now, the twig planter sits happily on the corner of the kitchen counter.  

A simple thing to be happy!

Bindu

Sunny days : happy Days

 Sunlight makes every one happy. 

I was looking outside by standing on the window on a suuny day this week. I saw this man and kid (might be dad and daughter) enjoying the happy spring day.

Especially, in North America, with almost 7 months of winter, sunny spring days are delightful. It is a simple thing to be outside on a bright spring day. It will still be cold, but happy. 

We are all naturally attracted to the sunlight.

Scientists says sunlight is the greatest source of Vitamin D, which is also known as the happy vitamin. 

It is also known that depression can be lifted by regularly getting exposed to sunlight. 

Brighter days makes our moodsEven on an overcast day, outside is brighter than inside. Being out will elevate our moods, even on an overcast day.

I felt compelled to capture this photo:

Light brings shadows, right? Just like life has happy and sad moments. 

What feelings comes to you on a sunny day?

Bindu

Blooms to cheer! Simple thing to be happy!

It  is almost middle of April. 

Spring flowers started to appear in plenty. 

Then there are rainy days. The bush just outside my kitchen window is full of yellow flowers. 

Yellow means sunshine, isn't it? 

I don't know the name of this plant. The small flowers  dancing in the wind is a beautiful sight. 

When doing the dishes in the sink, it is there to cheer me. They are letting me "You go girl!" 

They reminds me I just need to have a look to enjoy them.

I capture the beauty on my phone camera. Then gave it a frame on
Canva. It was more fun! 

Very simple thing to see the flowers just outside my window. 

Those flowers are simple, yet happy!!! 

Life of these flowers are short. Yet I think, the purpose of them is to make other living beings happy! 

These simple flowers reminds me not to think too much about the purpose of my life and other cI don't need to do big things to spread happiness. 

Bindu

My plant baby : simple thing to be happy

I took a photo of my plant baby using my iPhone. she is growing beautifully. 

I made that stick for her to climb and fill over. Now there is new growth from the roots. Think, it is a golden pothos. I got the cutting from a friend two years back. This was planted in the pot last year. 

An easy care house plant is one simple thing to be happy!

Bindu

Day with no "to do list": simple thing to be happy

It is Good Friday!

Off day. I didn't  planned anything for today. It is a free day to indulge. Why not? 

I put the alarm as usual to wake up at 5 am. But felt like sleeping more. Actually woke up by 6.30. Had coffee and watched some videos on you tube with hubby. Did some chores and had a nap in the afternoon. We watched a movie too. 

Then in the evening, we went out for a walk. But the wind was stronger and it was colder than expected. So after a while we came back. 

It was very relaxing to just do whatever pleases me for a day, without a to do list to follow. 

Simple thing , to be happy 

Bindu

Keep working : Simple thing to be happy!

Yeah! it is Thursday! It is the Thursday before the Good Friday! That means, it is going to be a long weekend. 

When you work for six days continuously for few weeks, it is a very happy feeling. It is like the first morsel of  that rich delicious cheese cake.

The anticipation of  sleeping in, lazy days are the most amazing one. 

If you are not working then the long weekend won't make any sense. But, working makes it different.  

I didn't realize it before the lockdown last time. When everything closed in last March, I was home for long. The days were dragging. I didn't have a reason to wake up in the morning. 

But, working gives a purpose. Then the off days are more enjoyable. That is the beauty of work! 

  

Bindu

Flossing : simple thing to be happy

  

 Flossing is a healthy habit for some people. It can be a chore for  others. Doing flossing is simple. It is a thread to go between teeth and to keep the proximal surfaces clean. The feel of floss hugging the tooth is something I like. It tickles the gums a little bit. Then remove the food particle stuck between teeth. 

Wrap it around your fingers and push it between teeth, then pull it out. It is that simpleFlossing is simple. It doesn't require any equipment. Can be finished in two minutes. The benefits are many.

I tried the wax floss before. Didn't like it much. Tried the glide floss. It is very pleasing for me. 

Once you finished flossing, it feels like you did a good thing. It will make you feel happy. It does to me. 

Flossing is a simple everyday thingy. Just do it, to be happy!

 

Bindu

Finish one chore : simple thing to be happy!

Who like to do the chores? Not really my favourite cup of tea.

Still, I do have to do laundry, clean dishes, vacuum the floors.... 

They are the things to be done, and it is life.

This week, I decided to start doing laundry on Friday evening. Didn't give it much thought. 

Took all the dirty clothes to laundry room. Sorted for one delicate load and started it. I let it go and didn't put them on the line when it was done. I rewarded myself to write a blog post instead!

In the morning, I placed that one load on the line. Then started another load and forget about it. Then, went for work. But, made a note to dry it in the evening after work. Sure, I did that. Folded everything and started with the next load of washing. 

While I am writing this one, the washer is still going on. I will dry them tomorrow morning. It gives a feeling of accomplishment. That makes me happy.

It is a simple thing to finish one chore!

It gives a feeling of one thing done well. 

That makes me happy. 

What is the one simple thing you did today that made you happy?

 

Bindu

Give a gift without reason : simple thing to be happy!

I was just wandering during lunch time. The shop nearby was open and not crowded. I wanted to walk around and see inside. 

I felt like buying a small item for my work buddy. It was not considered as a gift usually. I didn't put in the gift bag or anything. 

Just handed it over to my buddy, saying thought you will like it. 

Of course, my buddy loved it. The smile says it all! 

It made me happy. I felt like I was appreciated. 

A simple thing, to be happy!

 

Bindu

Clean sheets on the bed: simple things to be happy

Think of bed sheets

Just an everyday item. You just have them, you just use them. 

The cotton bedsheets are good for me.

I like to wash my sheets once a week.  What I like to do is wash them, dry them and then put them on the bed again. My sheets will be warm from the dryer. 

It is a treat for me to make bed with freshly washed and dried sheets. That is also one reason, I  don't open the cupboard to get a new sheet.  It help me to save time by not having to choose a sheet from the shelf. There is no decision to be made: just use the same one, and enjoy the warmth and freshness! 

A simple thing to be happy!

Bindu

A chocolate! Simple thing to be happy!

I received a box of Ferrero chocolates as a gift. Actually it was a Christmas gift. 

I kept it to open later. Now, it is in the fridge. I decided to open and eat it with my hubby. One piece of chocolate a day. 

After dinner, it is really nice to watch something on You tube and have a piece of chocolate. 

The sweetness melting in your mouth, slowly! the texture is changing on your tongue! 

Chocolate releases serotonin, which stabilizes mood. that is what is making us feel happy while eating chocolates. 

A small piece of delicious chocolate just makes me happy; it doesn't makes me worry about the calories. A small piece of chocolate is just makes me feel in heaven. Sitting my loved one while watching a comedy show is adding extra pleasure to it. I limit one piece for a day. Eating more will cause feeling guilty,

A piece of chocolate, a simple thing to be happy!!

Bindu

Winning a doughnut: Simple thing to be happy

I love coffee.

It is nice to have a coffee after lunch. So on weekdays, I buy a coffee from Tim Horton's. Now is the roll up the rim time!

After a visit to buy coffee, I can Roll on the app. Oh! it was a win.

I won a doughnut! Wow!!! Cool! 

Which one should I choose?  Boston cream or Sea salted Caramel doughnut? 

The feeling of winning something makes me happy. A simple thing to be happy about!

 

Bindu

Move a little : Simple thing to be happy

Every weekday is usually rushed. 

Once in a while, it will be good to know there is no need to rush out in the morning. 

It can be a late start at work or an off day. So the day can be start with a usual coffee. then there is little bit time to do exercise. 

Doing exercise is good for body and mind: experts will agree. 

Think of the feeling after half hour of brisk walking. 

If it is cold outside, search on youtube to find a workout suitable for your needs. I like this one, by Joanna Soh. 

It can be done in the home and in one hour you can have 10,000 steps! Awesome! right?

There are other low impact, no equipment, at home exercises are available on You Tube for free. 

The feeling after a small work out is really awesome!

It makes me happy.

A simple thing to be happy!

Bindu