I didn’t know she is an artist.
It’s not surprising that she is, but she lives right behind me and I was clueless. She sent me a message via Instagram, and like any good neighbor, I stalked her page. Walking over for a visit, we sat down and talked about her art. She laid out her portfolio, and as I looked through it, I was in awe of every, single piece of paper.
She offered to give me one, and this one really spoke to me. I tell myself no too easily, and don’t say yes nearly enough.
I brought this one home and sat it above my desk.
Over the weekend, I worked on my bedroom. It needed some attention to resume haven status. I noticed how the room has a gold and silver theme flowing through it. Noticing this reminded me of a small trashcan I saw a year ago, and really wished I’d bought it after looking at my room. It would be perfect!
God reminded me that I saw that same trashcan at a store just a few weeks ago. I hopped in my truck, and drove to the store to see if it was still sitting on the shelf. The shelf was empty. 😦
I kicked myself all the way back home.
There was no real reason not to say, ‘Yes’, the day I saw it. Even a year ago, the first time I laid eyes on it, there was no reason not to bring it home. I really struggle with buying simple pleasures for myself. For other people, I’d buy the moon.
That night, I looked at the website of the store with the trashcan. It was available online and could be here with a few clicks of a button. This time there was no hesitation saying yes.
Walking by my bedroom, I glance at it sitting there shimmering in the light, and smile. I know it’s just a trashcan, which won’t be used often in the bedroom. It’s a rather frivolous purchase, and that’s where I hesitate in saying yes. The silly things are what I enjoy the most, and are usually the most fun.
Someone recently asked, “What do you do for fun?”
I had to think about that a minute. I’ve been in work mode for over a year, and couldn’t think of anything recently that was just for fun. I responded with, “Nothing. I work.” Work can be fun sometimes, right? That was not the answer he was anticipating, and I don’t want to use that answer again.
There is fun in this life my darlings, if we just say yes.
I love it, so elegant sitting in your room. Gives the room class and it was fun for you to purchase it. We all need reminding to say yes.
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Anything can be fun. Except maybe root canal…my friend had one the other day …she’s still not happy
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I think it’s the Dentist that makes the difference. I had one years ago, and felt great afterwards. Had heard so many horror stories about the procedure, I’d put off having it done. Hope your friend gets happy. ❤
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One day at a time
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Amen.
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That’s really wonderful. You are so nice. XOXO
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Thank you darling. xx
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You are most welcome dear🌹. XOXO
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I’m so glad you said yes!!!! I have to remind myself to do that more often. So many times we think of doing for others without hesitation. Let’s use some of that on us. Great post!!!!
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Right? Let’s use some of that on ourselves. Thank you!
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It’s beautiful! I’m glad you said yes. You need to do that more often! 💕
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Thank you darling. I’m practicing saying yes. ❤
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