It’s a refreshing change of scenery for me to lounge around my house all day. With a toddler, it’s hard to stay put. They get bored, you get frustrated and before you know it, you couldn’t care less about the scribbling on the walls, if it means getting two minutes of peace and quiet. The mall and park has always been my answer to moments like these. But over the three months we’ve been in our new home, Georgie and I have developed a new pattern. We rarely leave our little corner of the world and spend hours potting around the garden, cooking, baking and painting. I even managed to put together a little bit of art in the form of stamped triangles. Also, I made a salad with fresh rocket from our vegetable garden. Pat on the back for me because up until three months ago, the only plant that survived in my hands was a cactus. I feel I have a lot to be proud of, especially my little dude who is talking up a storm these days and learning to appreciate days filled with music and Sunday afternoon burgers with the family.
gardening
It goes without saying that our lives and daily routine have changed since moving. But this change has proven to be such a welcoming one. An inspiration to be exact. There’s an ease that comes with everything we do. Perhaps it is because I feel Georgie has the kind of freedom here he couldn’t really have in the flat. Perhaps it’s because we are in touch with nature on a day to day basis- fresh air can do you the world of good, right? Cooking in the evenings has become a soothing transition, green smoothies in the morning are keeping me high and happy. Water and dirt does the same for my little dude.
Monday was a bank holiday here in Cyprus so with the sun shining and a piece of land ready for planting we all headed for my sister’s backyard where seeds were sown. We live a stone’s throw away from each other so the goodies that will be coming from this little patch of land will serve us all.
Last night it hit me: My camera has gathered dust. It’s been neglected, which ultimately means that I’ve been stuck in this stupid non-productive rut for far too long. So this morning, I grabbed my trainers, a banana, some water and my camera and headed for a walk with Georgie through Athalassa park. Even while I was sweating like a pig and spooked by noises in the bushes- I’ve had a big black ol’ snake cross my path a couple of times and let me tell you I was not impressed!- I promised myself I will do this as often as possible. We should all make more of an effort to satisfy our need for nature. Being outdoors, felt good.