Hello everyone!
Woke up this morning feeling super motivated! I think it has to do with the fact that since my Art Of Life post and I’m more intentional on getting things done in my day and I’m starting to find myself again and it’s settling in! It feels good to block out the unnecessary outside noise and focusing on the things that the fill my cup!
I’m back to baking these days and enjoying it—got to keep up with Georgios’ appetite….this teenage phase has created an eating machine!
On the note of feel good intentions….in the last month I’ve started home workouts with the Sweat app. I try to complete 3 workouts a week. I’m not hard on myself…I take my time and motivate myself on days that I don’t feel into it because once I’m done I feel great! On nice days, I walk or bike—Paris and I have a “Sunday walk”….it’s more a speed walk—Paris being a person who loves to run….it sometimes feels like a light jog for me! hahaha! It’s a 6km route and we let it all out! We talk about anything and everything—it’s very therapeutic!
Podcasts & Books
In the mornings once Georgios has left for school, I make my coffee, sometimes I listen to music, read my book but these days I’m into podcasts. I’m really enjoying Fearne Cotton’s podcast Happy Place. Love the conversations she has!
I recently finished A Little Life—it took my a while to finish this book. As a friend describe it—it’s deep and raw! I needed breaks in between pages just to process….it’s a challenging read with lots of triggers. So if anyone intends on reading it, brace yourself! The writing is beautiful though and unlike anything I’ve ever read. I finished it a week ago and I’m still thinking about it….still processing!
I also read The Island of Missing Trees—beautifully written, imaginative, magical, moving….brilliant novel! Also….The Paper Palace—utterly addictive!
I’m currently reading Joan Didion’s Let me Tell you What I Mean.
Home
I’m excited about the newly featured blog series—The Home Edit. I’m very thoughtful about our home and how I want it to feel. Home is a sanctuary, a place of nourishment. It has an impact on the well-being and I’d like to convey just that through this series.
I’ve been in the mindset of less in more when it comes to things around our home. Since November, there has been a huge purging, donating, reorganising situation which is happening more and more. I’m also feeling more inspired to be more bold and change things up a bit….but not yet! Doing lots of visualising!
Motherhood
I’ve been thinking about motherhood and how much its changed me, my thoughts, my aspirations for Georgio….but I see that he’s changed too! He’s become more compassionate and not just towards us but also to others. I remember worrying about what kind of person he would become as he got older and I used to believe that a “label” was needed to figure things out—it’s not! There is so much more! I have been journaling this thought process and maybe I’ll get more into it eventually….
Currently we’re living the teenage stage….huh…..what can I say?! It’s interesting! We’re treading on new ground. Lots of changes have happened….school, friends, teachers—so, I’ve stepped back a bit and giving him his space.
As for school, things have been pretty steady. He just finished his first semester exams. He has been surprisingly calm about it. I think it’s the fact that he’s assessed orally on certain exams and it’s definitely helped. We still help him wherever we can and we’re constantly advising him on many things but I also believe that there are certain things that he has to learn on his own by experiencing it.
He’s really changed the last few months. He’s figuring things out for himself, he’s into new things and it’s always nice when he wants to share. I’ve said this many many times before, he’s come a long way and we’re so proud of him! I was talking to the high school’s social worker about him and what he’s accomplished and she said to me: “You’re seeing your (Paris & I) hard work paying off.” Now that I’m thinking about it….it was hard at times but I think it’s the love and patience, the support and deep breaths….those slow moments and joy and laughter that has paid off and nothing else! He’s a smiling, compassionate, goofy, Trekkie loving, eating machine and he moves me! 💛
On that joyful note…
It’s Tuesday—I think it’s a good day for pizza and wine! 😉 Enjoy all those little things….do something that makes you smile….make yourself proud….fill your days with beautiful moments!
xxx