Moments D653: Snow day!

Today a snow storm passed through Toronto.  It wasn't a blizzard, but a lot of snow dropped this morning. Driving was slow.  TTC was slower.  Sidewalks were not yet cleared.   Many complained.  Most grumbled.

For me, I smiled.  I love a pretty snowfall and today's snowfall was big fluffy flakes. A lot of them.  It was like being inside a snow globe.

Sure, the drive to work was slow.  But sometimes slow is better.  During the slow drive, I had time to appreciate the snow dusting the barren trees, the kids all bundled up and tromping through the snow-filled sidewalks and the white sparkly blanket being laid over the city.  It was simply beautiful.



















And then the best part of my day, today's moment, happened.  I received an email from my professor:  class was cancelled tonight!


WOOT!  Snow day!  I haven't had a snow day in years!

So, instead of making my way to class after work, I made my way home.  I turned off my work/school brain and focused on this bonus time with my love.  It was just the two of us.  Picking up groceries, making dinner enjoying a movie and having a very deep conversation.  All moments that I wouldn't have had, had there not been a snow day.

Grateful for the snow.

For its beauty.

For the forced slowdown.

For the time gained with my love.






Moments deeply enjoying winter.

Moments deeply appreciating bonus quality time because of winter.

Moments D260: Pretty Things

Today I was up earlier than I have been in weeks and commuted to work in just under an hour. All a little out of the ordinary for me and my schedule. And yet, the drive wasn’t completely unbearable (at least it was moving the entire time) and the sun’s rays were unfolding the darkness of night just as I hit the highway. It was pretty.

And who doesn’t love pretty things?

When I finally rolled into work I was early. Bonus. I had a lot to accomplish today. But before I dove in, I checked my personal email. I had this beautiful email from a kindred spirit. The words were like a warm blanket….sitting watching a fire and pondering life. It was a perfect way to breathe before diving into a busy chaotic day. Also included was a song. Piano. My favourite instrument. Pretty Things. So very lovely and warm. Yes. A perfect way to start one’s day.

I appreciated those pretty things. The sun peaking into the sky. Friends reaching out with warm words and hugs from afar.

Moments appreciating my circles.

Moments with a warm blanket sitting fireside.

Moments D82; Designs on Toes

Today’s moment is a wee silly one, but it brought me many smiles.

Today I treated myself to a pedicure. There is this place very close to home that I’ve been a bunch of times….they’ve taken good care of me.

I decided to be a little racy with my chosen toe colour. I picked a bright neon pink. It’s summer, I’ve been on the beach a lot with a Victoria’s Secret bright pink bag, so I figured why not match my toes to my bag! Ha. Yes, sometimes I can be a girlie-girl!

But, what brought my moment to me? It came when I was asked if I wanted a design on my toe. Of course I did! But, I didn’t want to creatively direct the design. So I said - be creative - do whatever you’d like to do. And this is what I ended up with.

Sometimes, it’s just perfect.

Moments to smile. Moments where you feel special. Moments of luxury.