It has been such a dreary spring.
Fog, rain, wind, low cloud cover, more rain and wind.
I know it is flooding in many places, even here we had had power poles knocked out and flooding.
Happy to report we will have a week of sunshine.
We didn't want to miss a chance to go on a picnic,
this sunny day by the lake was perfect.
A little crocheting, taking some photos, enjoying the lake.
It was a wonderful day.
I always take along a few crafty things to make
when we are away.
I will be taking a couple of classes.
A cooking class or two in Hua Hin
as well as a week long silversmith course in Chiang Mai.
I am taking along some of my Panamaian sea glass
for the jewelry course.
A coloring book, pencil crayons, journal,
crochet hooks,
some yarn as well as a couple of
little fox masks to make.
I think I am all set to have
some fun and learn lots of new things.
All this will fit neatly in my backpack.
Between sightseeing, reading, crafting and meeting up with
old and new friends,
I know we
are going to have a wonderful adventure.
It is always fun to make something
out of just string and shells.
I love finding shells with holes in them,
a ready made ornament. Add a bit of
string, viola, a necklace
is made.
Poolside gifts.
It has been a good start to the week.
I am back crafting around the pool.
Making bracelets and necklaces with the shells I have found.
It is windy here at the moment and that makes crocheting with
beads, shells and threads very interesting.
Walking the beach looking for shells
that will be made into a necklace doubles the joy of my day.
Back to writing in my journal and doing a bit of crafting after
a weeks absence.
It is really rewarding to write down my thoughts
that are just mine alone.
Sitting at the pool in the early morning is a lovely
way to start my day.
Writing in my journal makes the day or week that has just
gone by more seem to relavent.
I bought a new wooden bowl in El Valle to compliment
the one I bought last year. It is wonderful for holding my
crochet bracelets and necklaces.
It quickly became my favorite bowl.
The bowl that I bought last year.
The days have fallen into a rhythm already.
Up at 5:30 to watch the sunrise.
Coffee on the balcony.
Watching Nico clean the pools.
A long walk on the beach.
Meeting all kinds of dogs with their human kind.
Swim and dry off.
Up to the condo to have another coffee and breakfast.
Then the earnest fun begins.
Swimming laps, reading, meetings friends, meeting new people.
Surprisingly enough, most are Canadians.
Occasionally tidying up and I even had time to crochet a necklace.
Then a glass of wine around 5:00
Oh, this is a good life.
Enjoying the quiet of the weekdays.
This year we will be going to Panama for 3 months.
We leave on January 4.
Packing my clothes isn't a problem.
I will take a few cotton dresses, sleeveless tops, shorts,
a couple of skirts, several bathing suits, a cover up, and a light cotton sweater.
Throw in 2 pairs of Croc flip flops, my Merrill walking shoes,
a pair of runners and
I am all set.
My dilemma is what crafts to take!
This year I am going to mix it up a bit, I am taking more journalling supplies, watercolours,
fine tipped colored pens and pencil crayons.
I will take along my crochet hooks, beads and cotton thread.
I am in the process of laying it all out to be what best suits my needs.
Taking the items I know I can't get there.
My journals are taking shape, I plan to alter the covers of my Moleskin ones
and have found several inspiring ones on Pinterest
that have caught my fancy.
Here is what I have done so far.
I am going to sew the postcard onto the cover.
These are a few of the wonderful journals from
that I love.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Birthday to my dear friend Shirley
currently trekking in Bhutan.
The gift of time.
Unfolding early in the day, making room for
your thoughts and dreams.
It is yours to use anyway you wish.
Books on my IPad.
Dagmar