Yesterday evening was spent, for the most part, wearing a pair of comfy pyjamas and hanging out on my own in what is, quite possibly, my most beloved room in our new, century-old home – my attic bedroom.
I regretfully turned to the last page of one of my current books (the fabulous Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson – The Bloggess
I puttered about – dusting and tidying, removing old newspapers and random clutter, putting things in order.
I programmed the new digital remote control and watched a little TV.
I went down to the basement, found our spare DVD player (given to us by friends when they moved), and managed to successfully connect it to our bedroom TV in anticipation of a Pride and Prejudice
I listened to the storm outside and the lashing rain smacking against the skylights while inside the ceiling fan turned lazily, pushing through and transforming the warm, still air into a soft, cooling breeze.
I took in the details of the room and dreamed about possible furnishings and accoutrements to make it even more wonderful – shutters for the window, a rocking chair and footstool, a series of low shelves tucked against the sloping walls and filled with favourite books.
And when I couldn’t keep my eyes open another moment longer I shut off the TV, put away my books, and started to relax my mind’s hold on all of the thoughts and plans and dreams that had filled my evening. I basked in the moonlight, warm under the covers, and an almost aching joy and love for this room and our home and our life took hold of my heart as I drifted off to the world of sleep and dreams.
Denine Severino Taylor April 21, 2012 at 2:39 pm
This is lovely. This is my favorite kind of day. Sometimes you have to just unplug in order to recharge. I have to say, however, that I am wildly impressed that part of your day was programming your new digital remote. Can I send you mine?
LOL
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Dawn Storey
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April 21, 2012 at 9:53 pm
LOL, send it over!
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Sabrina April 21, 2012 at 4:44 pm
#Jealous!
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April 21, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Awww!
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April 23, 2012 at 10:57 am
Sounds like my kind of day, Dawn. Pride and Prejudice? Don’t tell me you’re an addict too
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April 23, 2012 at 11:53 am
I am a big fan of the A&E miniseries with Colin Firth – I love it! I can’t just watch one – I have to sit down and watch the whole thing through. I’m about due for another marathon soon!
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Classic NYer April 25, 2012 at 11:42 am
Every day should be so awesome.
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April 25, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Agreed!
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Jenn April 27, 2012 at 4:43 am
You know– there are days where my bedroom is my sanctuary and all I need is a few hours away in that little room to recharge, refresh, and revive. I so enjoyed your post!!
Cheers, Jenn
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April 27, 2012 at 10:00 am
Thank you, Jenn! :
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