Posted 5 years ago
IronLace
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Today's a special day...well, to tell the truth, every day's a special day! For me, it's one year since I found a new home, & the start of a new life. It's also International Non Binary Day, which means a lot to me.
So here are some random images to celebrate...
1. Aquariums are kind of strange...in a good way. Happened upon this one in a local club.
2. Art glass. CW folks know it's good - & it makes my day, every day. It's got me through the hard times & makes the good times even better.
3. Flowers. This is a daphne in my garden, flowering for the first time. I wish you folks could smell it - it's pure magic.
4. Op shops, thrift stores, charity shops...whatever you call them, they're the best place to shop for so many reasons. You never know what you'll find, you're helping worthy causes, you can score awesome bargains, & sometimes you just discover unintended surrealism, like in this photo...
Many thanks, keramikos!
Yes, it's Bastille Day too...funnily enough when I inspected the house a year ago the agent was having a conversation in French with some other people looking over the property!
I totally agree about the hypnotic qualities of aquariums, they are fascinating indeed...fish merely going about their business are soothing to the eyes & soul...
I love the post, love your hair - color and cut. I love your enthusiasm for all things of beauty!!
I have only one refrigerator magnet (how unusual is that?) but I could resist buying it.
It says:
“Every day is a gift. That’s why we call it the present”.
My other favorite saying is on a card: “Everything has it’s beauty, but not everyone sees it”.
I can an almost smell the fragrance of daphne.....!!
I’ll have to read up on the holiday. :-)
I am so thrilled to see you revel in your new life, new home, and enjoying to the fullest, the things you love!!
Wonderful post IronLace!! Extremely happy for you!!
And NSW won State of Origin !
Many thanks Watchsearcher for your words of wisdom!
Thanks also welzebub for your good wishes - much appreciated!
Thank you most kindly, jscott0363!
Bambus1920 - yes, it was a long time between drinks for them as the saying goes. Now if only Australia had got through to the final of the Cricket World Cup. I had to go for New Zealand instead!
Congratulations on a very special anniversary in your new home! You list wonderful things to celebrate. I am so happy for you - it is always a pleasure to see your posts here on CW!
Thanks so much for lovely words, Michelle! And I look forward to your posts - you've always got something delightful to share with us!
Great post IL, and you are looking good! I am so happy that life is settling for you and the relationship, new home, new person, are working so well, and may the good times continue. I hope all your other "family" stuff is settling down too, and that grief is lessening.
Thank you so much, racer! Yes, matters have been resolved after a challenging time. After it was all over I felt free to start again, making a life of my own at last.
And I've missed your comments & posts...hope all is well with you!
Great post! And great reminder that we should all appreciate things more. Large or small, they all do matter. I agree with you on all that and glad you are enjoying your life, that's wonderful!!!
Thank you most kindly, shareurpassion!
Peace and love,
Eye4beauty
Sorry late with the ‘congratulations!..:-/...I love looking at the different ways you take your photos..love the one of you with the fish tank! and the way there’s you the fish then behind them as well, really affective!..:-)
eye4beauty - many thanks, & good vibes all around!
Thanks so much, inky!
Hi IronLace. How nice to read some good news for a change. So pleased life's going well for you. To echo others, you look great. Love the hair
Thank you most kindly, Vintagefran, much appreciated! I am in a good place at last after years of struggle, & I intend to enjoy every moment!
One life, Live it, love it, we don't all see the world in the same way, but, we're all special ; )
So true, philmac51! :-)