I was pondering this question earlier . I’d had a crap nights sleep [ welcome to the menopause ] and my head was all over the place. I made myself an extra large coffee which I took outside to drink , closely followed by my shadow – Mollie dog .It was only about 7.30am but it was an already glorious day.
I had another coffee [ I drink far too much of the stuff ] then I got ready and Mollie and I went for our daily morning walk. There’s something especially delicious about the UK on a sunny day. It feels alien to us; not wearing a jacket, but feeling warm. Everything looks so lush and green … it fills me with happiness.
We ate lunch alfresco ….and also our tea. Mid afternoon I received some news that made me do a happy dance and I poured myself a celebratory Gin. Believe me I don’t need any excuses to get out the Gin.
I’m actually still sat outside now listening to ‘life’ . The laughter from the kids 2 doors down from us playing in their paddling pool, the birds singing and the old guys leaving the pub across the road …talking a little too loudly after a few too many sherbets in the sunshine I suspect . Somebodies mowing their lawn.
People are having BBQs; the smell of smoke, burgers and music mingles in the nights air . The sky is the colour of my dad’s eyes , which makes me think about my Mum and some of the brilliant times we had on days just like today .The ones where we usually ended up in a beer garden…somewhere, anywhere …slightly squiffy. Spontaneous ; the best times.
That’s what makes me happy, the free, simple stuff that we sometimes take for granted. They do say the best things in life are free. I totally agree.
Have a lovely evening guys … I feel a group hug coming on [ I really should lay off the Gin]
Tracey x

It’s the little things that matter and foster happiness.
Totally. I’ve always been very much it’s the little things that matter person but during lockdown even more so. Thankyou for piping across and taking the time to leave a comment , Tracey x