The View From Here

Hello there and happy, uh,  Thursday!

It IS Thursday, right?  I have no idea anymore.  Working from home is something I am grateful for, but days are blending.

I haven’t worn makeup of any kind in over a week.  I’m a bit stunned at this revelation.  This isn’t something I’m usually comfortable doing.  Since the days of high school I have always felt better about covering up my face.  I look at the products I used to swear I had to wear and now wonder if I really need it at all going forward.

I am also noticing that I am more rested than I’ve been in a long time.  Proof – I woke up on a workday BEFORE my alarm and didn’t go back to sleep.  Though, some nights there have been some crazy dreams.  Anybody else?

I feel more relaxed.  With myself, with my kids, and with my husband.  The stress that comes with a busy life is fading away, despite the worry of Covid-19.

I’m reading more, journalling more, watching less tv, and spending more  time sitting outside.  Noticing more of what’s around me.

Easter is this weekend and I’m still planning a yummy Easter dinner.  Ham, scalloped potatoes and veggies.  Meals are basic and I love that I have more time to make them.

Family dinners are back.  We are sitting around the table every night.  Talking, sharing, laughing.

I feel like my kids are back.  More connected as a family unit.

For the first time in years, I said to my husband “I wish we could go fly a kite.”

So strange to crave the simple things.

If only Netflix would bring back some old stuff – like Little House on the Prairie or the Facts of Life, Leave it to Beaver.  Now THAT would be awesome.

I know we are in unknown territory.  I know it’s scary, and uncomfortable.  Trying times for sure.

My heart breaks for those who have lost loved ones.  There is no greater pain, and I can’t imagine not being there to say goodbye.   I know that so many are without jobs, worrying about paying the bills or putting food on the table.  I pray a lot more these days, and I’m praying for everybody.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend, however you chose to celebrate.  I hope that you are finding a positive in all the negative.  I hope through this time you enjoy a slower pace and find a way to find something good.  Focus on what you can be grateful for, thankful for, and it will help.  There is ALWAYS something to be grateful for.

Speaking of grateful – this 80’s girl is super excited about this afternoon.

We have our Fox Afternoon Dance party coming up at 4pm.  With a 80’s/90’s theme.

I had a request for Michael Damian.  You guys, you have NO IDEA how badly I would love to play that song!  Michael Damian was an actor on The Young and the Restless.  He played Danny Romalotti – a rock star – (chuckle)

When he came out with an album, and a song that was played on the radio, so many of us were giddy.

He was and still remains one of my favourite soap stars.  I had the biggest crush on him.

And since I CAN’T play the song –  for all of you who crushed on Danny like I did – here you go.

The Easter Bunny brought an early treat (smile)

Thank you for reading, thank you for sharing, and thank you so much for continuing to keep listening, and reaching out to me and the rest of our small crew.  It’s appreciated more than you know.

Rock on.

Categorised in: Afternoons

This post was written by Carrie Buchanan