The week between Christmas and New Year's is a Neverland kind of time. It's easy to waste time like this, to coast for seven days until the next big hooray and only then seek new beginnings. But I'm already making new plans. I don't want to use the word "resolutions" because it carries a weight of unfulfilled good intentions. And more than a checklist of things I want to accomplish, I'm just letting myself feel optimistic about 2012.
Yesterday, I went for a big walk and came home and did yoga. In my mind, I mixed up a heady cocktail of concrete goals and uninhibited fantasies. And I found myself thinking it all could really happen. But I'm a firm believer in the small things too. So, I also cleaned out my closet and drawers, organized my dressing table and medicine cabinet.
I've been listening to the new Kate Bush album, 50 Words for Snow. It's the perfect accompaniment to the book I'm reading, but it's also perfect for the mood of this week. These are the kinds of days we spend so much of the year daydreaming about; rested, unfettered, full of good food and company. How are you spending yours?
Products: Hope Ease Cardigan from La Garconne | Acne Wonder Tee from La Garconne | MiH Jeans Paris jeans from Net-a-Porter | MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela Large Clutch from La Garconne | Cathy Waterman black diamond ring from Ylang23 | 50 Words for Snow by Kate Bush | Lanvin shoes (my own, from a past collection)
I personally am trying not to mourn the end of my vacation (I go back to work on Monday), and trying not to be too hard on myself for not getting to all the things on my to-do list... I should adopt your attitude and relax a little more. I love this outfit, by the way!
ReplyDeleteI had a lovely christmas :) I spent a lot of time with my family, read books, watched the same christmas movies as always and just relaxed. Today I started to work for university again, but the relaxed feeling is still here. I'm glad to be able to work and study at home sometimes, so I can plan little breaks to go walking in the forest and read books in a cosy atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteI had a wonderful Christmas time! I'm sad it's over..
ReplyDeleteA lovely post. Makes me feel some optimism for 2012, too. I've spent the Christmas weekend doing some necessary studying, unfortunately. However, I thoroughly enjoyed taking little breaks to cook, consume delicious food and peruse magazines. It's still sunny and crisp here, which is perfect for getting outside, too.
ReplyDeleteHi, I like your post very much - the thoughts, garments and music. My Christmas was very busy, but I had a chance to spend one day like you ;-)
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