"No Rain No Rainbows"

Hello,

This little blog is just about those days when you just stop, and think, and everything makes sense. Occasionally when we stop we notice things that have always been there but we just don't have the time to notice.

Today was one of those days.
This morning, Flo went to nursery and I did some work. I was flat out until I picked her up at lunch time and then when I got back I was busy making lunch, putting washing out and thinking about dinner whilst answering emails!! Usual life for most working mums.

I had to pop to town to pick up prints and go to the post office, when I got to town the heavens opened and I found myself rushing into the nearest cafe due to no umbrella and no pram cover.

This event was a real " No rain, no rainbows"

If it wasn't for the Rain this afternoon I wouldn't of actually stopped. We sat and ate cake, watched people, laughed and played and talked to strangers.

We talked to a lady who owned 12 cats and an 80 year old who used to walk 20 miles to work and back everyday.

On the walk home, a lady just started talking to me,....as if in mid conversation, as if I was an acquaintance. It's strange when that happens, we never know how to deal with it. But we chatted most of the way home, then she crossed the road. She never said goodbye.

We are fascinating and I love to have the time to talk to people. Especially older people, they have such amazing stories to tell and those of romance are my favourite.
Just talking to people, like today. Just makes me happy.
I guess it is also the fact I work alone and I can't hold a conversation with Florence yet. I am happy in my own company, but I think as Humans we need to be in contact with others.
I get energy and inspiration from it, but mostly Love.

That reminds me of a guy named Peter, 82 who has coffee at my mums cafe everyday. Very friendly and always interested in other people.One day i asked him what he used to do. He said "A sculptor"
The next day he brought in 3 albums. His work was astounding, there where pictures of him with royalty and celebrities of the 50's.
If I ever see him now I can't wait to hear his stories. He now lives penniless but happy, with no regrets.

I can only wish for his contentment with the life he has lived. Now he spends his time just sitting and watching, and talking to others whilst drinking coffee.

So, I guess the moto here is; " lets just give ourselves a bit of time to notice each other"

Me and my husband where lucky enough to have a break last weekend. When we were away, I realised that we had been living like robots for a long time. We all need a break.

And on that note I shall bid you a good weekend. Please have a break and try to relax.

(Next week will bring, another journal and possibly some fairies!! But I am trying to collect stock for a market night in June)

Thank you soo much for your support this week and always.
Lots of love
Heidi xx