Well hello my little love kittens and welcome to the very first ever Life is Good linkup. I am beyond thrilled to have you here, sharing a bit of joy and happiness from last month. Before I share a few of my musings, I want to share with you my heart’s intention of hosting this monthly linkup.
I believe that many times, we are waiting for the big life moments to come along like a milestone like vacations, weddings, graduations, new passport stamps or arrival of new babies. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a big celebration like the next person, but what happens between the big moments? Well, in my humble opinion: the glorious everyday wonders of life.
Everyday moments are actually at the core of our marriage. When we were in a long distance relationship, all we wanted was the normal everyday moments like grocery shopping or doing dishes or making dinner. Now that I have the rest of my “everdays” with Neal, I simply cherish each and every one of them. {It’s funny, both Neal and I mentioned our inside joke of loving the everyday in our anniversary cards to one another.} For us, we look for moments of the “good life” at any chance we can.
In my humble opinion, a good life moment that had nothing to do with the amount of money in my bank account, or if my jeans don’t fit anymore, or if my face is showing my age. Instead, a good life moment is when I am sighing with happiness and not out of frustration. When I found myself counting little moments, rather than waiting for a big moment of joy, they began appearing everywhere…and that is simply amazing.
And let’s be honest, there is so much sadness and hate in the world that sometimes it important to focus on the good moments {no matter how big or small} to increase positive juju and joy. That’s the hope with this linkup: to focus on the positive and create more good juju among bloggers.
Hooray!
With that, here are a few of my “Life is Good” moments from May:
+Early morning wake up calls with bright bright sunshine.
+ Having my own mini dance parties at any chance I get.
+Diving back into Mad Men from season 1. {So good!}
+ Having BBQ dinner on the patio while chatting with my dear Neal.
+ Trees with big wonderful leafy branches.
+ Starting our third year of marriage by celebrating our everydays.
Cupcakes with Newlyweds:
I can hardly believe that we were in America at the beginning of May! {What!?!} We started May by strolling through downtown Seattle with Becca & Claire (the lovely newlyweds). And what’s better than a cupcake near Pike Place? Perfection. We then headed to have lunch with a perfect view of the water and ferries, where I had yummy clam chowder. To make the afternoon even better? We were introduced to the game “Heads Up”, which has made me laugh ever since.
Magic Country Stroll:
A few weeks ago, we headed to a local country park just a mere five minutes away. The fields were filled with sheep, the meadow was moving in the breeze and the stream was perfect for Freddy to play in. Simply put, I was surrounded in sheer simplicty and beauty in just a few minutes. So wonderfully lucky.
Cocktails with Coworkers:
The longer I spend in my new job, the happier and more fulfilled I feel. I expected that professionally, but not personally. My new co-workers are funny and outgoing, and a laugh to be around… That cocktails after work is a fun endeavor rather than a chore.
Whew. My heart fills pretty full right now. For June, I plan on carrying a notebook where I will jot down my notes, musing and observations for next month’s linkup.
I do love sharing these little thoughts with you all, and I am excited to read yours!
Here’s how it works:
1. Share a new post reflecting on your month of May, highlighting everday life is good moments {big or small} that made your heart flutter.
2. Grab the button {if you’d like}, but please link back to this post to help others connect!
3. Hop around, read other blogger’s stories and connect! If there is a story that inspires you, then comment or share it on social media!
4. Linkup goes live on the 1st of every month.
