But, as this is SPT, I decided to take photos of some objects that feel like a part of me, and that make me happy:
my favorite earrings
my everyday necklaceIt should be noted that, thanks to the good taste and generosity of my mother, I have a fairly extensive jewelry collection. I love jewelry. However, for reasons unknown to me, I seem to latch on to one basic pair of earrings, and one favorite necklace that I wear almost every day. (The current incarnations are probably #4 or 5 in my history of jewelry attachment.)
Call it a rut. Call it laziness. I'm not sure what to chalk it up to, except that they seem to go with everything and they make me feel somewhat cute.
To get back to the subject of luck, I really do feel like a lucky girl. Fortunate. Blessed.
I am in fairly good health. I have been married to an interesting man for nearly 16 years. I have 3 wonderful children who challenge me every day. I have a great family. I have many fulfilling relationships. I know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally. I have true friends. I have a car that runs reliably well. I get to be a stay-at-home mom. I get to live here, and now, where I have indoor plumbing and all the convenient appliances I need. I have faith -- in God, and in the fundamental goodness of people. I have opportunities to develop my talents. I have my computer back! I have the use of all of my senses. I have the ability to design a life I love.
Yep, I'm a lucky girl.
21 comments:
After reading your list I would I definitely agree, you are a lucky girl.
I am with you...I wear the same jewlery everyday and love it.
Glad you are such a lucky girl. Luck is not in objects but in our hearts.
You have such a wonderful way with words and an ability to express yourself that seems natural and easy. There's nothing wrong with being a lucky girl. What a sweet post.
It has been really fun reading all the SPT posts...
It sounds like you are lucky & blessed...indeed!
It's so nice to have you back! I don't think of your jewelry selections as a rut, I think of them as your signature pieces. It's nice to have favorites and it's nice to change things up on special occasions too. You've got the best of both world's going on.
Very nice. Love it ;) ciao
Those are beautiful pieces. It is fun how these spt's spur memories and reasons to be grateful.
I really liked your list, you are a lucky girl.
I also think your jewlery is really quite pretty. If its cute and you love it, why not wear it everyday!
I loved your list and how you feel blessed! Great jewlery!
I am the same way with jewerly. I wear my wedding ring and a pair of earrings (the same ones) every day. Fun post!
I loved your last line "I have the ability to design a life I love." It made me cry, chalk it up to pregnancy, but I loved that. I call that lucky! By the way- missed you terribly.
Don't you love it when you realize how lucky you really are? And I too have my few favorite jewelry pieces--my hoop earrings and my rhinestone star necklace!
We have the same ear shot for our lucky posts. Glad you are back!
you are "lucky" indeed. such a gift to be loved unconditionally.
I love your jewelery! I have always wanted that necklace.
I love this post Michelle and I would have to agree, you are a lucky girl!
You are very lucky! I am the exact same way with my jewlery. I even try to buy more but stick with the same. Who knows? Glad to have you back.
i am so glad you were able to post for spt! i'm sure you are terrifically busy trying to get caught up on blogging. too bad you can't put everything else on hold while you blog away!
how beautiful! Post and jewelery
Glad your're back! I'll be anxiously awaiting the catch-up!
You ARE a lucky girl! Great post. Fun seeing your jewelry--I'm a rut girl as well.
i could not comment on your birthday post, i think the comment thing is off,
but was so excited to see your stash.
jill's box i have to say is the best promoter of sending good mail. it is always right there for you to do it!
i loved sending the napkins, but you will see there are only 11, one got eaten in the machine,
love seeing everything. happy birthday girl!
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