Hello there and happy, uh,\u00a0 Thursday!<\/p>\n
It IS Thursday, right?\u00a0 I have no idea anymore.\u00a0 Working from home is something I am grateful for, but days are blending.<\/p>\n
I haven’t worn makeup of any kind in over a week.\u00a0 I’m a bit stunned at this revelation.\u00a0 This isn’t something I’m usually comfortable doing.\u00a0 Since the days of high school I have always felt better about covering up my face.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n
I am also noticing that I am more rested than I’ve been in a long time.\u00a0 Proof – I woke up on a workday BEFORE my alarm and didn’t go back to sleep.\u00a0 Though, some nights there have been some crazy dreams.\u00a0 Anybody else?<\/p>\n
I feel more relaxed.\u00a0 With myself, with my kids, and with my husband.\u00a0 The stress that comes with a busy life is fading away, despite the worry of Covid-19.<\/p>\n
I’m reading more, journalling more, watching less tv, and spending more\u00a0 time sitting outside.\u00a0 Noticing more of what’s around me.<\/p>\n
Easter is this weekend and I’m still planning a yummy Easter dinner.\u00a0 Ham, scalloped potatoes and veggies.\u00a0 Meals are basic and I love that I have more time to make them.<\/p>\n
Family dinners are back.\u00a0 We are sitting around the table every night.\u00a0 Talking, sharing, laughing.<\/p>\n
I feel like my kids are back.\u00a0 More connected as a family unit.<\/p>\n
For the first time in years, I said to my husband “I wish we could go fly a kite.”<\/p>\n
So strange to crave the simple things.<\/p>\n
If only Netflix would bring back some old stuff – like Little House on the Prairie or the Facts of Life, Leave it to Beaver.\u00a0 Now THAT would be awesome.<\/p>\n
I know we are in unknown territory.\u00a0 I know it’s scary, and uncomfortable.\u00a0 Trying times for sure.<\/p>\n
My heart breaks for those who have lost loved ones.\u00a0 There is no greater pain, and I can’t imagine not being there to say goodbye.\u00a0 \u00a0I know that so many are without jobs, worrying about paying the bills or putting food on the table.\u00a0 I pray a lot more these days, and I’m praying for everybody.<\/p>\n
I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend, however you chose to celebrate.\u00a0 I hope that you are finding a positive in all the negative.\u00a0 I hope through this time you enjoy a slower pace and find a way to find something good.\u00a0 Focus on what you can be grateful for, thankful for, and it will help.\u00a0 There is ALWAYS<\/strong> something to be grateful for.<\/p>\n Speaking of grateful – this\u00a080’s girl<\/em> is super excited about this afternoon.<\/p>\n We have our Fox Afternoon Dance party coming up at 4pm.\u00a0 With a 80’s\/90’s theme.<\/p>\n I had a request for Michael Damian.\u00a0 You guys, you have NO IDEA<\/strong> how badly I would love to play that song!\u00a0 Michael Damian was an actor on The Young and the Restless.\u00a0 He played Danny Romalotti – a rock star – (chuckle)<\/p>\n When he came out with an album, and a song that was played on the radio, so many of us were giddy.<\/p>\n He was and still remains one of my favourite soap stars.\u00a0 I had the biggest crush on him.<\/p>\n And since I CAN’T play the song –\u00a0 for all of you who crushed on Danny like I did –\u00a0here you go.<\/p>\n The Easter Bunny brought an early treat (smile)<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 It’s appreciated more than you know.<\/p>\n Rock on.<\/p>\n