It is Tuesday morning and I realized that I didn’t take time recently to write an update on my blog. And I love to write. Daily. And I love my blog. There were just so many changes lately – the move, my brother and his girlfriend are still here, exploring and of course hours of sitting outside drinking a glass (or three) of wine and beer while talking. Yesterday, we relaxed and discovered our new neighborhood by foot and stroller which was so much fun. The independent bookstores, little bakeries and flower shops next to organic restaurants that all has the east/west village flair of New York. I love it so much here. It was honestly one of the best decisions we, as a family, took. It just feels right, you know. And bears are awesome.
Now I am enjoying a little silence, quiet and me-time before we all head outside and relax by the river. [“Down by the river” – Chris Farley.] We did a lot of driving and exploring the last couple of days and spent quite some time in the car. [“We are there in five minutes”] Le husband and I love road trips. Sometimes we just drive and see where the road takes us. We showed my brother and his girlfriend the land we purchased, went to the Zoo in Saguenay, ate tons of blueberries, stayed at a Chalet by the lake and so much more. I just took a look at my blog planner and realized how many post drafts and reviews I already started and need to finish. I could literally write day and night. New reviews will be on TripAdvisor soon if you would like to read those or follow me along. My first AirBnB experience. Not so bad, I reckon. A full review will follow because this place was amazing.
While we all spent the most amazing nights close to the fire place eating marshmallows on a stick, talking for hours and loving peace and quiet at the Chalet, le husband and I talked about the idea of joy. What makes us happy? What makes us feel alive? And are we doing the right thing? Petit Joel will start pre-school (say whaaaat?) this week and he is happy here. He is content and so sweet these days and loves my brother so much. I am not even thinking about that they will leave soon. 🙁
There have been many times in my life where I did not feel happy and occasions when I took wrong decisions. Or I used to do the same things over and over, expecting a different result. I chose things that were not good for me or my health. I chose things that did not add happiness to my life and still, I asked myself “why isn’t this working out?” Now I understand better. Together with le husband it seems all so easy. It is a long road – this happiness concept. Wholeness and happiness are closely linked together for me. Does it add to my wholeness? Does it add to this big picture of my life, feelings or experiences? Yes it does and I like it. Sometimes we all should just jump in the cold water, take a couple of strokes and start to swim. I thought about this when we went whale watching. Well, not literally jumping in that water with them, you know what I mean. What a breathtaking experience. Those whales are so graceful and big. They came so close to our boat that I almost cried. I had the same sensation when I swam with sea turtles in Martinique. Okay, I am bragging, but I am scratching off things on my bucket list. Looking at these pictures, my heart feels so happy. How amazing and beautiful is nature!!!
Waking up next to le husband makes me happy and I feel alive. It is good to have him here with me. The other day I was complaining about something stupid and le husband told me to stop and rather spend my energy on finding solutions. Life is not always so easy but sometimes it is good to take a step back to see the whole picture again. I am 35 now and kind of in the middle of this really sweet, stress free spot in my life and there is so much to look forward to. Life is a gift and I appreciate every single day that I can get out of bed without problems, am healthy and have my family around me to plan another whole day with fun things to fill it.
Everybody just came downstairs to have breakfast so my quiet morning is coming to an end. Ha! I am singing off now but I will be back because we are building something here. Our new life in Canada with tons of adventures that I would like to share with you. And that is where I begin.
Unconditional.
Blueberry Pie Forever.
Beer road/Microbrasserie and Petit Joel loves his fries
