I didn’t think I had anything to share for today’s Photo Friday “Translucent” prompt, but as I scrolled through my archives I found a picture I took a short time ago which I thought would work quite well. It’s the view through a privacy window on the side of our house, where the ivy has been slowly taking over and has now apparently decided to start making its way across the glass.
I suppose we really should get out there and tame it – at least where it’s covering the window – but there’s something so lovely about catching an unexpected glimpse of life outside whenever I use the stairs that I hesitate to take action. (I’ll probably feel differently as the leaves start to fall, however – a bare vine won’t be particularly inspiring to look at!)
As for happiness… well, I woke up this morning in a fairly grumpy mood after a poor sleep last night, but decided to do my best to reclaim the day by starting off with something I consider to be an instant happiness-maker: a shot of Nutella! I normally drink my coffee black, but felt instinctively that this morning’s state of mind called for the addition of some heated milk and a tablespoon of that sweet, creamy, chocolate-hazelnut goodness.
And you know what? It worked. 🙂
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What made you happy today?
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Twitter: anupama0607
October 24, 2014
I like the way the ivy forms the diagonal!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 24, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Translucent + 100 Happy Days – Day 42
Yaay for beautiful, translucent pictures, and yaay for Nutella! Love both those things. I think it is really neat that you are doing a Happy Series. What a neat idea! Thanks for the boost in the middle of my day! Just thinking about Nutella makes me happy. 🙂
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 24, 2014
Then my work here is done! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Twitter: acherishedlife
October 24, 2014
Chocolate-hazelnut goodness. I love it! Good for you. Happiness is important, I am glad you prioritized doing something for yourself.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 24, 2014
Thank you! It’s so important. 🙂
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Twitter: bodynsoil
October 25, 2014
It is funny how everyone loves nutella, I haven’t developed a taste for it and I’m thinking that might be a good thing..
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 25, 2014
I’m normally someone who prefers salty rather than sweet, but sometimes a taste of Nutella is lovely. 🙂
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