There’s still a little blossom on the trees and there are
daisies everywhere. Hurray for May and all the goodness it bought with it! I
hope you had a lovely May and that June is as bright and beautiful as it can
be. Here are a few things I’d like to share with you…
Quotation
‘Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.’ - Roald Dahl
Being open to happiness and good fortune is the secret to finding it. Pay attention to the moments of magic in your life this month. Those moments might be little like when my Peter Rabbit obsessed nephew and me spotted a fluffy rabbit hopping through the grass on a walk. I look forward to finding the magic in Love from Boy: Roald Dahl's Letters to his Mother. Anyone who has ever loved the fantastic Mr. Dahl (i.e. everyone) will love these personal letters.
‘Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.’ - Roald Dahl
Being open to happiness and good fortune is the secret to finding it. Pay attention to the moments of magic in your life this month. Those moments might be little like when my Peter Rabbit obsessed nephew and me spotted a fluffy rabbit hopping through the grass on a walk. I look forward to finding the magic in Love from Boy: Roald Dahl's Letters to his Mother. Anyone who has ever loved the fantastic Mr. Dahl (i.e. everyone) will love these personal letters.
Reading
After reading She Came to Stay I was eager to read more Simone De Beauvoir so I was delighted this month to read her gem of a short story ‘The Age of Discretion.’ It tells the story of an ageing academic who is facing irrelevance in her career as well as unhappiness in her family life. De Beauvoir beautifully explores the relationship between growing older and the need to keep on learning.
After reading She Came to Stay I was eager to read more Simone De Beauvoir so I was delighted this month to read her gem of a short story ‘The Age of Discretion.’ It tells the story of an ageing academic who is facing irrelevance in her career as well as unhappiness in her family life. De Beauvoir beautifully explores the relationship between growing older and the need to keep on learning.
Writing
This month I discovered that the editing and polishing process of writing a novel is quite difficult! When you’re writing something you have to cheer yourself on and keep going despite your insecurities. Editing calls for a more critical voice which can be disheartening at times. During editing you have to hold on to what you love about what you’ve written and why you wrote it in the first place. Having this sense of confidence will keep you afloat.
This month I discovered that the editing and polishing process of writing a novel is quite difficult! When you’re writing something you have to cheer yourself on and keep going despite your insecurities. Editing calls for a more critical voice which can be disheartening at times. During editing you have to hold on to what you love about what you’ve written and why you wrote it in the first place. Having this sense of confidence will keep you afloat.
Focus on…Treasuring Memories
Though it’s important to live in the moment I think it’s also lovely to remember the good things. This month record and celebrate the sweet memories, moments, special days and happy things that have made you smile. Treat yourself to a beautiful photo frame for a special picture. Keep a scrapbook for those amazing days out. Savour and treasure the good times.
Though it’s important to live in the moment I think it’s also lovely to remember the good things. This month record and celebrate the sweet memories, moments, special days and happy things that have made you smile. Treat yourself to a beautiful photo frame for a special picture. Keep a scrapbook for those amazing days out. Savour and treasure the good times.
Things to look forward to in June:
1. Smelling beautiful roses
2. Homemade lemonade
3. Picnic Hampers filled up with treats!
1. Smelling beautiful roses
2. Homemade lemonade
3. Picnic Hampers filled up with treats!
How was your May? What are you looking forward to in June? Let me know in the comments below!
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