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Currently Reading

On any given time in my life I have at least a couple of books that I’m in different stages of reading through. Today I collected the books I’m currently reading and found this stack of goodies:

Reading Books 2013

365 gratefuls by Hailey & Andrew Bartholomew
This inspired me so much. I read it through once and plan on keeping it on my desk as a reminder of how important it is to be grateful – even when things are not always what we wish for! I love the photographies and the collections of moments from people (of different ages and gender) from all over the world. Such an amazing project. I really believe in the power of photos + words. Check out their webpage 365 grateful – and their soon to be launched film (below is a little video they made about the project).

Bibelens perler. Møt fortellingene med Kristuskransen by Martin Lønnebo
I’ve been familiar with the Pearls of Life that bishop emeritus Martin L. once made to help him (and others as it turned out) in his prayer life. He has written several books about the wreath, but I love how his words in this one is centered around one story from the bible at a time. Reading the story with the wreath in hand opens up and makes the biblical stories more powerful to grasp and keep an hold on. There is just something about holding the wreath in my hands that help me concentrate and be in the moment, close to the bible and close to my self. It’s a gem of a little book that is best taken in slowly. (I’m not sure if this book is translated to English right now, but some of his books are).

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. One year of seasonal eating by Barbara Kingsolver
I’ve heard so much good about this book and finally got it in my hands today. I have already started reading it and feel connected to the story already. I really do believe that we need to think through and maybe drastically change how we eat and how we produce food. I can see a post in the future about this one. Already eager to grow and produce more of my own food.

Call The Midwife. A True Story of the East End in the 1950s by Jennifer Worth
I never thought I would love this book. But I do. I learn so much about how life in the 1950s were. I did not even knew I wanted to learn about it, but it intrigues me non the less. I’m going to see the movie once I’ve read through the book.

The Full Cupboard of Life by Alexander McCall Smith
I love this series. It’s so full of heart and warmth and life wisdom. I’ve been reading it through several times, but the series always end back in my current reading circle. It’s so easy to grab when I have nothing else I want to read – and even after several reading-through’s I still find the stories and conversation fresh and endearing.

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
I have to admitt I have never read this one through. I really do not know why. It might be because of all the cleaning and clearing in the first chapter. (Haha!) This year I started with good intentions in January, but I have not picked it up since February. Many other books makes me happy, but I would think this is the right book to read (all the way through) in a year when HAPPY is my One Little Word – don’t you think!! (I think this book is a blog post waiting to happen to!).

Harry Potter og Halvblodsprinsen by J. K. Rowling
We are still going strong on our reading HP. In a few days we will be beginning reading this one, just have to watch the No. 5 movie since we finished that book yesterday. I love reading this to MT and I hope he won’t go tired of it until we are finished reading them all together. Books is such a good way to connect, and also to talk about the hard stuff of life.

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So that was my list of books currently in the reading pile. Thanks for reading along.

What about you? What books do you read and have you read something lately that you’ll recommend? (I love to find new good reads!)

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Day in the life | April

I captured my day as I lived it on Tuesday April 30th 2013.

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THIS WAS MY DAY:
05:45 – MT is up bright and early today. Goes downstairs, leave me to sleep another hour. 07:15 – I jump into the shower.  MT leaves for school and I get some breakfast. I walk Ferdinand. Thankfully I remember to bring my camera. 09:05 – I get ready to leave for church (funeral). Ferdinand have to wait at home. 10:03 – Arrived at church. Final touches on the sermon and last preparations for the funeral. 13:15 – Stops by the store on my way back home. Ferdinand is so happy to see me. Get outside to clear out the mess in my car (or rather some of the mess…). Get the mail while Ferdinand runs around happy to be outside. Makes some lunch/dinner (cheese sandwich). Ferdinand does not approve of not getting anything of the meal that smells so delicious (but it’s too spicy for him!). 14:30 – Make a phone call. 14:50 – MT is back home. 15:00 – Meeting with the organist. Preparing the service for Sunday (Confirmation). 16:00 – Devotion at the elders centre. 17:00 – Meeting with the youths for one last practice before the big day on Sunday. 18:05 – Left home to watch the last few minutes of MT’s soccer match. Thankfully I saw 2 of his goals for the team. Sadly they lost the match, and MT was a bit grumpy about that. 19:30 – Went to the farm for a short visit as we were in the neighborhood. MT watched TV as I talked with my parent(s) about everything and that. 21:50 – I realized that our short visit had turned long and we got ready to leave. We saw several deer down in the field (too bad it was too dark to photograph them). Stopped by the store on our way back home. 23:23 – Went for the last walk of the day with Ferdinand. 23:52 – Send in my tax return online. Went upstairs to say good night to MT, but he was already asleep (good thing he has the day off school tomorrow). Stayed up a while surfing the web. So good to have a little bit of time to myself before bed. 01:05 – Good night!

THANKS FOR READING – how was your day?!

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Happier | An app for Gratitude

My word for this year is happy. And on my search for happiness I found this fun app that reminds me three times a day to log something to be grateful for. I have to say that I mostly update the app in the afternoon and evening (when I have some down time) – but at least I stop for a moment and think: what have made me happy today – and then I write it down. It actually helps me to notice and to seek happiness; I have three spots to fill. One fun thing is that I can add photos to it also – and share it on twitter.

Happier app screenshot
The app is called Happier and it’s free. Click the link and learn more about it. And if you do join – feel free to add me as friend.

Small steps in search of a happier life. Not because I need to be happy all the time (no one is – and it’s not a goal to be either, this life of ours is complicated enough as it is – we don’t need to add impossible goals to the mix), but mostly to learn to be grateful for what I have. I know there are some good in the little things. I just have to look and notice.

I’m ending with a little gem from Sunday morning. MT and Ferdinand in bed, one reading – one sleeping, both cuter than words.

Sunday Morning Goodness
Happy I captured the moment with my phone (the camera that is always with me)…

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10 words that describe my son

MT is turning 10 years old today. And I made a list of words that describe him. I found one random photo to go with each. Happy birthday my favorite son!! Love you.

Week In The Life 2012 | Football Boy Atletic.

MT loves to draw Artistic.

11_april_11 Curious.

Daily instagram | Reading Reader.

December 5th 2010 Silly.

365|28aug2011|smile[orginal] Smile.

the conversations Talker.

simle_things-may3 Creative.

Summer 2012 | Friends Friend.

Climbing Brave.

Now I’ll better go and get the house ready for birthday party later today. Happy Monday!

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Recently in my Instagram feed

Tea I love the Instagram app on my phone as and easy way to capture and share bits and pieces from my day. Above and below are a few recent favorites.

Lately I’ve edited most of them with the Pic-Tap-Go app, although I think it makes the photo loose some of the quality (if I wanted to print these in larger format). But I love the ease of the app and how I can layer the effects.

Misty Egg-lichious sunshine Almost sunshine.. Bubbles Farm view
Thankfully the snow is melting away at an impressive speed. Can’t wait for spring and summer to take over. I want to grow vegetables and feel the sunshine on my face.

What is the weather around your place?!
Rainy day's walk

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MT’s Birthday Week

Inspired by the internet I’ve decided that we need to celebrate our life events more. After all the passing of another year is not all sad and for a boy that turns 10 it’s quite a big deal! I want to celebrate life and all that is good. And birthdays are fun!

Playing with light | MT

This year I’m thinking of having birthday weeks celebrating – and not only birth day. I’m not all sure we’re going to pull it off since we are not that good of planners – and we have to do it with a thigh budget – but a few of our favorite things to do together doesn’t cost much anyway.

Since MT isn’t reading here (and doesn’t understand English all that good anyway) – I’m going to think a little out loud here. MT’s Birthday Week starts today and I’m not yet sure how this is going to turn out.

If any of you celebrate birthday weeks I’d love any recommendation sent my way!

This is my thoughts:

  • Write him a note each day with things we shall do or places we are going (much like how we do it in December – our Advent tradition). I know MT likes this approach of secrecy.
  • Make – at least – one of his favorite meals and watch net-TV as we eat (he loves that! And we don’t do it too often because I like to talk with him during meals).
  • Go someplace unexpected. A walk or some sightseeing, at least somewhere he has never been before. Not to far away, though.
  • Make invites together for his celebration with his class mates. Prepare the party together too.

This is as far as I’ve come. I’d better get stated on the note – and what’s in the making today. He’s getting home from school in a couple of hours.

Happy Monday to all!!

April Favorite | The Big Blue Gift This is from last year, he turned 9. Love that smile!

Loving having some daffodils by the door.

Snow in April

It’s not all that uncommon with snow in April around here. But I still do not approve of this. We already have enough snow that covers the ground and needs to melt away.

Snow in April Waiting for spring…..

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