hello, 35
- on: March 02, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: family life, self care
4
Yesterday I’ve turned 35 years young.
It’s funny how some people freak out when they are asked how old they are and they try to avoid the answer. Not me. I’m proud to say that I am 35 now.
I feel that in the past year I somehow grew up a little bit. Yes, I still goof around a lot and make constantly silly jokes but I feel like my inner self is slowly growing up.
I feel more calm inside. I make my choices (good or wrong) more peacefully and I take full responsibility for taking those steps and choices.
I am still learning how to let the not-so-important things go, but somehow the whole process of letting go seems much easier now.
I am able to recognize what the priorities in my life are much faster now and don’t stress about the less important stuff.
I am also more aware of my personality and how I am affecting people around myself.
I love to be spontaneous and bring little joys to people I love.
I am on my way to my better self. I’ve started going to yoga again and I am also focusing on healthy lifestyle more lately. I felt so relaxed after my recent yoga class, I haven’t felt that way in months! I can’t wait to go again and stretch those tired muscles even more.
My loving husband and our beautiful kids are the best support team ever. Their strong deep love makes me feel secure and loved and I feel how I am growing at their sides stronger and stronger every single day. They make me complete and I love them for it so much.
Well, hello 35! I am ready for you.
Leave a comment...four people twelve times | 02.14
- on: March 01, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: four people twelve times
- 1
February.
Sometimes the photo taken on the first day of the certain month is the only one available. But it counts. This photo above was taken during our family walk on local dykes.
Our February 2014:
The weather has been gorgeous. We didn’t get too much rain but we had snow! And lots of sunshine! We made a snowman as well.
We watched and cheered on our athletes during The Olympic games in Sochi.
Both kids go strong with their rainbow looms creations.
Ivo had a few days when he was so exhausted from the training that he had to take a little brake. Now he is back to his training.
And as for myself goes, I’ve started training on my bike with a coach prepared workout on computer. I needed that push for sure. I also went to yoga. Getting some me time again.
On the last day of this month Ivo and I went for a dinner and horse racing with our company. It was such a treat for the two of us to get some adult time. I hope we will be able to get out more.
February was good.
Leave a comment...collection
- on: February 26, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: focus on everyday
- 0
Another weekly prompt is up on our collaborative photo blog – Focus on Everyday.
Go and check out what Harmony came up with for this week.
Leave a comment...the morning magic
- on: February 25, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: everyday life
- 3
This was a view from our bedroom window this morning.
Makes up for a good start of the day, doesn’t it? Now just to get my cup of coffee and I’m ready!
Good morning, everyone!
Leave a comment...the magic of a snowy evening
- on: February 24, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: family life
- 4
It has been snowing for the last three days over here but until today, the snow wasn’t staying on the ground with the temperatures being slightly above zero. Today, the whole day at work I was watching snowflakes falling down and I wished I could go out and play. When I got home, it was dark already but Katrin and I decided to have some fun outside anyway while Patrik and Ivo were at Patrik’s cycling practice. We shoveled the snow first.
Then we went inside to have a dinner and went back to make a snowman.
The evening was pretty magical.
weekend favorites
- on: February 22, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: family life
- 2
After I missed the last weekend’s favorites, I’m back with a new inspiration Ifound this week.
:: I’m so in love with Sarah’s photography aka My Four Hens. She isn’t just an amazing photographer but she also creates awesome actions. I use her actions all the time and this week just got her new Memento set and I can’t wait to play.
:: speaking about photography, this quote says it perfectly why people love black & white photography:
When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls.
~ Ted Grant
:: I’m a huge fan of Liz’s clean designs. She just came up wit this new photo template pack called pictures + words no. 9. It’s perfect for documenting life in a simple way.
Hope these choices above have inspired you to do something creative in the upcoming days.
perspective
- on: February 19, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: focus on everyday
- 0
My dear friend Harmony and I play every week with different prompts on our collaborative photo blog. This week theme is perspective. We’ve added words to our photos this year and I love reading the stories behind them. This is my take for this week:
I prefer to be behind the camera instead of being in front of it but I do love photos with my kids together. Even though this photo was taken with stretched arm in a poor light, I still love it. It captures our special girls’ time and that’s what counts the most.
Check out the blog for Harmony’s story.
Leave a comment...five on friday | in my ears
- on: February 14, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: five on friday, music
- 5
There is no doubt that I love music. And I mean I LOVE listening to music. Especially in the car while driving. On my way to work. OUT. LOUD. Sometimes it’s funny how get the look in a back mirror from the person in front of me or beside me while I wait at the red light. I bet my car is jumping a little bit from the music and they can hear it. Oh well.
I thought I will share from time to time my current favorite songs. So here we go:
:: OneRepublic – Counting stars
:: Walk Off The Earth – Gang of Rhytm
: Lorde – Team
:: American Authors – Best Day of My Life
:: Passenger – Let her go
Enjoy!
P.S. Don’t forget to put the volume UP!
Leave a comment...
