spirit

My best guess is, that is what has been lacking me at the moment...spirit. I have tried, I did, but I could not come up with anything to share on the blog, simply because I did not take any pictures, I did not make or bake anything, and even during a flash-visit to a dear friend who lives 'only' ten hours away by car, I did not take any pictures worth sharing. It happens.

Even this collage is from a while ago- still lovely, with all my favorite feline friends.

My guess is, that two new jobs is a bit much to process. I haven't read any books either, and I follow only a very select few of all the blogs that I find so inspiring. My head is full of the new stuff I am learning every day (and also currently in a more literal sense full with stuff that is not so nice, I have a bad cold) and the stories I hear and experience at work-  unbelievable, heartbreaking, maddening, intense stories.

I'm a real sucker for the holiday spirit, I love the lights and (some of) the music, the baking, the gifting, the anticipation, the whole seasonal spirit- it takes some effort to focus on  this year. I love online shopping and getting the packages delivered is as exciting as unwrapping a surprise myself. I just have to get inspired to pick the right present to order!

Luckily, I am now far enough in years that I know this little 'dip' shall pass and also I am very happy with even having two jobs. Every day there is so much to enjoy. But not every moment has the accompanying image to share, it is mostly in my head and heart that these moments happen.

So I'll share a favorite (one of many) painting by Monet. The magpie. Enjoy!