corner view–serendipity

Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, and hosted by Francesca. It’s where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme.

I love this word…..and it’s meaning. I heard it once and had to look up the definition.

And it means - finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it.

I love it…..'that happy accident’.

corner view was a happy accident for me and each week I feel like it’s that gift that keeps on giving!

wouldn’t it be wonderful if all the corner viewers could meet for a serendipitous adventure, or maybe just a cup of coffee or tea together!

for more serendipity start with Francesca.

was out and about today………

do you like what I found?

an Uzbekistan designed plate and

a bag with a kazakh design on it!

I told you they like their blue. 

I love finding stuff like this.  the local stuff, their goodies.  I went to a shop today  called, “Podarkee”. English  translation – presents. 

so many interesting things in their but these ones caught my eyes.

it is that time of the year, shopping for “podarkees”.

Happy Tuesday!

that was fun……

well November 2012 was here and tomorrow it’ll be gone. shelved away into the memory bank of our hearts and minds forever.

 

I tried to share with you everyday what I was thankful for but unfortunately I wasn’t very consistent.  But even though I didn’t put it on my blog I found myself making that conscious effort to find something to be grateful for.

And surprise, surprise there was always something. 

some days I found myself being thankful for the simple and trivial – like the crunch in a piece of toast, or how I looked good in a particular color.  And other days it would be those things that would make my heart sing and my eyes fill with tears.  Like when my kids thank me for their afternoon homemade snacks and tell me they taste good or when my husband gets a hold of my hand and just holds it, that gentle reassurance  that everything is good.

It’s been a month of fun, and tomorrow we’ll be moving right along in the holiday season because it will be December. 

I’m looking forward to that.

tonight I went along to champagne tasting at a friends house.  It was a lot of fun, with a lot of glasses and good company. 

a nice way to start the weekend.

corner view–thankful

Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, and hosted by Francesca.  It’s where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme.

I think this must be the secret …………...

when I remain gratefuI, my heart will be thankful.

I know last week was thanksgiving, but who says we can’t make everyday the day to give thanks!! 

today I want to say thank you to the corner view bloggers – thank you for sharing your corner with me (us). 

every week prompted by a theme you share small,  but insightful glimpses into your homes, cities and countries. 

I love it.  

for more on this weeks theme start with our host, Francesca.

monochrome monday

today was a cold day.  a cold day.

but I went out for coffee with a friend who is relatively new here.  just wanted to check in on her and make sure everything was ok.  And they are. 

Also had to go out and grocery shop.  I don’t like doing that much, especially when it’s cold. But we do what we have to do.

I’m happy though, the fridge is stocked and we’re good for the week.

it’s been a productive day.  And now I’m ready for bed……..

I hope your day was a good one to start the week.

weekends are for……….

continuing to be thankful.

thankful for the sun that continues to shine.  a warm coat and gloves. and time to just  laze around.

Also for baking coconut walnut bread,  enjoying some local entertainment at our community autumn feast and putting up our Christmas tree and decorations. 

I hope your weekend was a lovely too.

photo hunters: fall

joining in on the fun again after a long time.  a couple of years actually.  I figure this is a good way to actually use my camera.

this weekend’s theme: fall.

 

So thankful that I’m able to experience different seasons.

(still waiting for the snow though – it’s cold but no snow yet!)