Do you ever get the feeling of total satisfaction and a sense of peace? Yesterday I did, it was ten past eight in the evening and I was feeling relaxed, fulfilled and at peace with myself. So I got to thinking about what had made my day like that.
As usual my day started with walking my dog, Red is his name. Always happy to see you and eager to go out for a walk. The ground was damp from overnight rain making everything look new and washed. The spring flowers, including the late daffodils in my front garden, were nodding their heads in the breeze. The air was fresh and clean and with no traffic noise I could almost believe I was on holiday.
My morning coffee tasted especially good, warm and full and satisfying. It's deep rich aroma filling my nostrils with memories of eating breakfast with my friend in Germany. Breakfast in Germany being a leisurely affair, with fresh baked bread and tantalising cheeses and succulent cold meats. Laughter filled the air as we talked of things done and dreams to fulfil.
Once my breakfast had settled, it was time to get down to things more serious. The laundry was sorted and started whilst I got on my exercise bike. With a body tingling and feeling alive I showered and let my hair dry naturally.
Time for my mid morning coffee.
Knitting was my next past time and I duly sat down, with my coffee at my side and started my next mammoth knitting project. It is a coat by Kate Davies called Westering Home. I am making it in a teal blue and now can't wait to finish it. But for now I have made a start and the cable pattern is now set.
The postman arrived with my 72 plug plants, and in the beautiful sunshine I potted them up. Red laid on the decking in his usual spot to sunbathe.
The laundry now washed and dried it was time for some more knitting.
As it was Wednesday I was teaching in the evening. A lovely, lively class of 11 women all learning to dress make. I set off one of my students on drafting a skirt pattern and then one by one taught four of them how to put in zips. The pleasure on their faces, when they performed the simple task of opening and closing a zip that had been sewn in correctly, never ceases to surprise me. Until teaching, I hadn't realised that putting in zips was so daunting to so many people and that when taught correctly, how relaxed people became. It was at this time (8:10pm), that I vowed to get myself a bottle of wine and when I got home, finish of my perfect day with a crisp cold glass of white wine.
Perfect.
