Author: jennthompson

more and more lately. i never noticed the need to, outside of work, until my first child got older and then when i had my second … ohlordy … the deep breaths began. and increased ever since. i couldn’t even estimate how many deep breaths i take in a day. intentionally. to not lose my… Continue reading How frequently do you take deep breaths?

summer hands down no questions asked i wish it could be summer all the time!

the births of my children. both. Every moment. Every detail. I will remember. For. Ever.

hobby farming. that would be the lifestyle of my dreams. honestly. i want to do the same things i currently do, only with more space! and more tools! and more toys!

not really. i used to . until i learned that during a “break” your body is actually still working. on resting. and healing. and feeling better. and it isn’t just physically necessary, it’s also mentally necessary. and *so* beneficial. i have learned to take breaks. and i am definitely not lazy. gratuitous breaks, are obviously… Continue reading Do you think that breaks are for lazy people?

*lots* of things. the ice cream man makes me happy. sunday supper with family. summer time. the smell after it rains makes me happy. when my kids get along and play nicely. or laugh at something. when the roast turns out *just* right and it’s timed with everything being ready at the same time. a… Continue reading What makes you happy?

countryside. with so much forest type land. oh lord, to have a little river run through it … that’d be a dream!!

it isn’t really random, but i do still have the #CommunityCupboard running. we opened it when CoVid first closed schools. and we have kept it stocked the whole time. with a *lot* of help from our friends. i am not sure if it counts as random, because it’s to help out my neighbours. because i… Continue reading Random act of kindness you practiced today.

sparsely. with careful consideration to insure that all things can be reached from the comfy sitting place.

i don’t do it. obviously. i don’t think that it works for those that do try to do it. i mean, at least not with the intention to lose weight or something. it doesn’t seem to be a successful thing when i’ve seen it happen. i am going to be embarking on a bit of… Continue reading What’s your opinion about dieting?