Joy Pockets

Well, back to our normal programming. I'm emerging from a rather arduous 6-month or more long depression where I felt I was actually losing my mind, (hence the shutting down of this blog for a wee while, for it mayeth contain nuts and should therefore come with a warning).
These things are certainly sent to try us wot? Discovering that I have a serious hormonal disorder that has made a number of things tricky, (and had some nasty side-effects and implications, as well as the fact that there'll probably be no more babies for me - which is sad, but hey, I'm getting a bit geriatric for all that anyway), has shed some light on the matter; and addressing this immediately alleviated the feral Black Dog that had come to visit me in my parlour.

I'm certainly feeling a deep appreciation for good friends who have been such a great support to me, even though I have behaved like an insane piece of baggage at times. They are actually still here! Singular. It's also been a good lesson in boundaries and I no longer give my energy away where I don't feel it is reciprocated, (for whatever valid reason), both in my online and offline life. It makes me unable to give in other important areas, (I have been neglecting some lovely connections and need to spend some time nurturing these too), as well care properly for myself. So redirecting my energies and being more focused and mindful about them is where it's at for me. It's a good, grounding lesson in self-respect, and yes, all that self-love stuff. And then that flows forth like a mighty river to others. Or something like that. Heh.

And now that I can feel the joy again, and as a gesture of appreciation for all the good, beautiful people and things in life, I'm thinking about getting on board with Mon's Joy Pockets.


'Ere goes...

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handpainted malabrigo lace yarn

African violets around my housie
drooling over carnelian earrings on Etsy

watching the wonderful series Treme
late-night conversations with dear friends on the other side of the world
sewing an "olden days" costume for my girl's birthday
beautiful gift of a sublime boho blue summer dress from a dear friend which has made me supremely happy : )
thyme, peppercorn, and olive oil infused goat's chevre that melts in the mouth
playing "fetch" with my cat Merlin, (yes he thinks he is a dog and I have video evidence)

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Malabrigo lace yarn in colour 'pagoda' from Eat, Sleep, Knit.