And no one forbids me … I think that I live quite beautifully.
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It is worth saying the words: «beautiful life», — and immediately before your eyes a lady in a deck chair by the blue ocean or a handsome man in a linen white shirt driving a breathtaking convertible …
But these are fairy tales, patterns imposed on us by the TV. And they have nothing to do with our real life. At least with my life and the lives of the people around me. However, I do not consider my life gray and devoid of holidays.
I do not see a direct relationship between the amount of money and the «beauty», the richness of life. Who argues, with money, of course, it’s more fun. But not everything that adorns our life, not everything that can please us, costs a lot of money.
Here is an example. We are going to Gorny Altai. The beauty there is indescribable, the unrealistically turquoise Katun alone is worth something! Our car has come of age this year. Most other travelers drive expensive new cars (mostly with metropolitan numbers). Do you think the cost of the car affected the enjoyment of the trip? Nothing like this! What, did the sun shine less for us or did the river flow back?
No one will arrange a holiday for us
Yes, only themselves, all on their own … One has only to ask the question: how can I please myself? And — take and please! I enjoy traveling (and not necessarily far and long), gatherings with friends, mastering computer programs (photo and video editors), needlework, and taking online courses. And yes, writing articles for this blog.
And also — brewed in a Turk, and not instant coffee. Poured, moreover, in a beautiful cup. Homemade fried chicken. Evening kitchen conversations with my husband about everything and nothing. Walking in the rain or snow. Reading while sitting in a bean bag by the fireplace. The fireplace is electric, but with its function — to create a mood — it does an excellent job.
We arranged a holiday for ourselves — we went out of the village to admire the surroundings. Photo from personal archive. We arranged a holiday for ourselves — we went out of the village to admire the surroundings. Photo from personal archive.
And also a small holiday — when you manage to defeat your laziness and force yourself to do morning exercises . And I arrange such a holiday for myself at least six times a week.
A holiday is a beautifully laid table. For yourself — as for guests. Why not? A well-made cupcake according to a new recipe is also a reason for joy.
A holiday is when you manage to make time for your favorite activity. For example, get out into the forest, go skiing.
We try to spend every weekend on skis. Photo from personal archive. We try to spend every weekend on skis. Photo from personal archive.
A holiday is when children and grandchildren come. Noise, din, chatter and confusion — beauty!
Going to the theater is already a big holiday, a whole event!
In fact, there are many reasons to be happy in life. And there are a lot of moments that adorn life. The fact is that people prefer not to notice them or take them for granted, and get hung up on what goes wrong. And the “beautiful life” is watched in serials. Or postponed until later — when the money appears. But I can say for sure: maybe they will have money, but a beautiful life will remain so in the series …
And my life is more interesting to me, not serial. And I learned to evaluate my life in terms of “what I have”, and not in terms of “what I lack”.
And it turned out that I have a lot of things:
- working arms-legs-head,
- husband,
- parents,
- 2 sons,
- 2 grandchildren,
- sister, nephews,
- 2 girlfriends (beloved, time-tested),
- house and garden,
- old faithful dog
- adult car,
- monthly income (pension plus money from hobbies),
- my hobbies, books, computer, camera,
- a full basement of vegetables and preparations for the winter,
- lots of ideas, what else to learn, what to knit, what to read, where to go, what show to see and how to furnish a house…
Is there anything truly important that is missing from my list? Or have I missed something?
How do you like my theory of a «beautiful» life? close? Or do you also think that without the ocean, a linen shirt and a convertible — nothing?
Health to all and good mood — regardless of the weather!
