Wednesday, June 19, 2024

A Bit of Hygge

Hello friends and fellow bloggers,

Some of you will have read my story here about the lost and found item I picked up late Saturday night. I tried to go to the local police station on Sunday but it was closed by the time I arrived. I went again on Monday and thankfully made it before closing. I left the wallet with an explanation of where I found it and my name. Now it's in the hands of the police and hopefully the person who lost it will find their way to the police station or maybe the police will somehow locate him/her. I don't even know if the person is a male or female because I'm not familiar with the names.

I got a long-ish walk in over the span of several days going on errands and going to and from the police station over 2 different days.



To be honest, my body is really suffering from aches and pains and inflammation in the neck, back and hips. I wanted to get a body massage or a get in a foot reflexology session but the timing didn't work out. So instead, I have been trying to have moments of hygge by relaxing and revelling in some of life's quieter pleasures.

Like reading good books.


I was able to complete Crow Mary (favourite) The Paris Assignment (2nd favourite), and Miss Morgan's Book Brigade (3rd favourite)  I enjoyed all of them and would recommend them all.


I spent some time caring for my plants, watering them, removing dead leaves and transplanting one of them into a larger pot.  I also purchased a new plant. I think it's called a Kangaroo Fern but I'm not 100 percent certain since I've never seen one before. All of these plants were purchased on clearance over the past month or so and were in rough shape when I bought them. I'm trying to bring them back to life but they need more sunshine. I'd like to take them out to the patio but need to wait until the workers are gone.

I have this one in a hanging basket.

I just transplanted this one.

The fern on the left is new

I'm going to buy another hanging basket for the new plant on the left in the photo above. I can also see that the aloe vera needs dividing as it's gotten too big for the pot it's in.

I always enjoy seeing pockets of beauty when I'm out and about. I found this cute gem of a restaurant on Sunday and hope to return one day when it's open and when I have more time. It has a cute little patio on the other side.



I did a bit of shopping. I've been thinking about changing the bathroom sink faucets and saw these ones when I was browsing in the stores.  I think they'll do for now.  I purchased two sets, one for each bathroom.  I'll only open one until I see how it looks after installation.


When I'm out I like to dine by myself.  It allows me to rest my feet and catch my breath since walking and shopping takes a lot out of me. I also like to read while I wait for my dinner. This Bento Box is called a Nigiri Bento box for the raw fish (salmon, tuna and prawn) but it also had tempura, beef teriyaki and a dynamite roll. It came with the customary Miso soup which I love so much.


All in all I enjoyed my outings. Thanks for stopping by!



6 comments:

Sandi said...

I have one like the second plant photo, I think. There is no red on the leaves, though. They are a solid green.

Red said...

You are very busy with all this going on.

Joyful said...

@Sandi Thank you for stopping by. Apparently there are Bromeliad's with plain green leaves but they do have a flower in the middle. Otherwise it might be a yucca or corn plant. I love both of those too!

Joyful said...

@Red, Yes, I've been super busy and I'm feeling it.

baili said...

i felt honestly proud of you the way you picked up and dropped the wallet for someone wow .i admire such sense of responsibility dear Joy ! i think good deeds are just like plants once you plant them their goodness follows you wherever you go !

hope resting would bring comfort to your aching body after long walk .

the books you mentioned sound great reads my friend ! reading is one f the most beautiful and cozy hobby indeed :)

your plants are so lovely ,Aloe Vera is considered very healthy plant here wow for you have it :)

i love how you love nature and goodness and i specially love how you enjoy your company .i share your level of comfort when you are with yourself :)
food you ate looks healthy and delicious my friend
best wishes for all the tasks in future
hugs and best wishes

diane b said...

That meal looks delicious. Glad that you enjoy reading and resting aches and pains. I know the feeling.

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