self-portrait challenge {imperfection}

Here I am at the end of my day, having a cup of tea before bed. This is the moment during the day that I contemplate what could've been different, occasionally I play a game of defense with my little internal voices that want to tell me what I did imperfectly , more often than not I think of the things I have to be grateful for. Tonight I feel so tired, my legs sore from riding home against the headwind, the soft snoring of the cat and dog in the background, the sound of tree branches scraping the house in the wind. In the absence of a bathtub I immerse myself in the small, soothing parts of my life, sink deep into the peacefulness of my home. I have so many heavy, restless thoughts on my mind, and I am banning them from accompanying me to bed this week. Only sweet dreams and soft flannel sheets are welcome.

Comments

[Jeremy Stockwell]

Great picture; love the bw treatment. I can almost feel the warmth off the mug.

[shari]

yes, i agree. such a beautiful, warm photo.

i love your words "in the absence of a bathtub, i immerse myself in the small soothing parts of my life".

your evening sounds so nice and your thoughts remind me of my favorite passage in the book eat, pray, love. wishing you more evenings of good thoughts and warm tea!

xo shari

[DebR]

What a quietly lovely photo!

[la vie en rose]

snuggle down deep and dream softly...

[bekka]

very nice, as usual!

[Rachel]

Sweet dreams!

[Irene]

beautiful photo.

[boho]

wish i could share an end of day tea with you...and then tell you how perfect you are.

i got your voicemail! i had a visitor in town and will phone you this weekend since you work during the day now. i cannot wait to catch up my friend!

xoxoxox

[julie persons]

wow, I can so relate to these end-of-the-day feelings...
good for you for banishing them before sleep!!

[Colorsonmymind]

Oh this is so perfect. I too have those thoughts/voices, and I love how you describe how you face them.

Lovely
XOXOXO

[Georgia]

Love this photo, it looks so peaceful.

[kerry]

i'm going to try to join you and ban those thoughts at night time too.... hope you have sweet dreams.

[girlfriday]

I too recall the imperfections of the day ... too often. I like that you crave peace and ban those niggley thoughts before bed.

[ruby]

i love the picture, and your idea seems like a perfect way to end a fall day. i love the new banner by the way!

[susannah]

hey beautiful, hope you are still having those sweet dreams... miss you... xox

[Colorsonmymind]

Hey babes-
I have been thinking of you.

Hope you are well.

Love to you
XOXO