pieces of ria

Do you sometimes feel the need to 'step out' of your own life, just for a few hours, maybe for a few days, for whatever reason? If I had the opportunity today, I would transport myself to this little getaway, in the middle of a lush forest, somewhere cool, rainy, quiet. I would take a book, some good coffee, a few delicious things to eat, a candle or two, the softest, comfiest blanket I can find and some amazing music. The cabin would smell like wood, verbena and something citrussy inside. In the one corner a lovely, crackling fire would welcome me when I open the door. The huge windows would let in natural light that filters through the branches and leaves of the majestic trees outside.  My soul would soak up the silence, bit by bit, until I'm able to sit down comfortably, in my own company. I'd lay back against a soft cushion and sink into the sofa while staring outside into the green splendor of the forest.  The light breeze would tickle the leaves and I...

Life is beautiful at the moment and I intend to share some of it on this platform. It's 2018 and I've woken up this morning with a fresh, supernatural zest for life! Oh, how thankful I am for what I've been blessed with! My heart feels warm and soft and if you look closely, you'll see a light in my eyes. Note to self: Keep writing, even when no one reads your words. It is so worth it. Oh, and keep dreaming. Never stop dreaming. And fill your thoughts with hope to carry you through your days.

  So I've decided to turn a new page and start over today. New week, new mindset, new goals, healthy eating, more water, less thinking, more doing, less dreaming, more writing, less wasting time, more getting things done.   Including more exercise. I'm taking the next three weeks for myself and I'm going to make a few visible changes. {If you want change, choose it.} I'm choosing it...

I wanted to share a few links with you on this calm Sunday night.  Herewith some blogs that I read on a regular basis.   I love them, maybe you will too?   It is only the tip of the iceberg, though.    There are lots, lots more. Rockstar Diaries The wild and wily ways of a brunette bombshell A cup of Joe Pacing the panic room Make things happen Happy reading!

I'm back and a lot has happened.  I'm now a lecturer and I teach people things.  It's unbelievably rewarding to go to 'work' and to know the possibility is there that you're making a difference in someone's life.   It has also been hot .  Way too hot ... Almost unbearably hot.  And I've decided that I want to live on the coast in an area where it's mostly autumn/winter.    {I want cool, misty, wet days somewhere where it's green and quiet and beautiful.} Somewhere where it looks something like this:  A girl can dream, right?

... but not all the time.  :) (Now where did I put those matches...?) Sleep is absolutely great for you.   (...although I haven't been sleeping too well lately...) I sometimes wish I had red hair. If the permanency of tattoos didn't freak me out as much, I would probably get one similar to this. I will be OK with a permanent holiday.   No, honestly. I wish I could take better pictures.   It really is all in the mind. {trust me on this one} images: all somewhere on weheartit