some days we all run a bit ragged and need a bit of a breather... (just like this little guy) i hope you have a beautiful friday and have the opportunity to catch your breath.my favorite ways to relax:
- exploring with my camera
- sitting outside reading a good book
- reading magazines in bed
- sitting around a campfire telling stories
- driving in my car with no particular destination
- laughing with friends or sharing a bite to eat together
- staring at the stars
- listening to the waves at the beach, and
- though i know you're not supposed to do it - swimming alone
today on my ipod - sundown (gordon lightfoot), fields of gold (sting), hold my hand (hootie & the blowfish), dock of the bay (otis redding), wonderful tonight (eric clapton), barely breathing (duncan sheik), wonderland (angie aparo), wonderwall (oasis), until i fall away (gin blossoms)
I love all the ways you relax...some of them are my ways too. Today I walked the beautiful country side for miles and miles listening to one of my favourite artists Maron. bliss
ReplyDeletebeautiful friday to you too char :)
we relax to many of the same things, the sound of waves, taking photos, reading in bed add a cup of tea for me please,laughing with friends, have a wonderful day and weekend Char.
ReplyDeletelove your playlist today, and your ways to relax too. i would add noodling around in PS, too. :) Have a wonderful weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteYour list relaxed me. :)
ReplyDeleteHave you listened to Eva Cassidy's cover of 'Fields of Gold'? It's really nice, too.
the beach sounds.....you got me !
ReplyDeleteand soon i will start counting the days :)
I DO need a breather. You just reminded me! I think I will figure out how to get one today! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteyour list fits me too, except i have to add swinging in a hammock. : )
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend.
I love jumping in my car to wander. Taking the camera along is a must. Listening to waves at the beach has got to be the most relaxing sound ever.
ReplyDeleteGood picture.
ReplyDeleteI'm agree with some of those things.. The beach, swimming alone, the camera..
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I love this list! ...and would agree with every single one except the swimming:)...then I would add walking with my dog and drinking wine(not together:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
xo
I think I would love to sit and listen to your play list. You have some great ones!
ReplyDeleteann
what a great list...oh, i share the 'listening to the waves' too. it's the only time i feel completely at peace - totally and completely.
ReplyDeleteRelaxing sounds wonderful! I hope you get to indulge in lots of the above during the weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for a bit of time to lay on the beach and sleep (I know you're not supposed to do that either)...
xo Mary Jo
Have a wonderful weekend, Char. I love reading a magazine in bed...and sitting around a campfire...and watching the ocean...and definitely having a moment to catch my breath. I will have to make sure to make time for moments like that - even if they're not quite those - more often.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder.
xoox,
-maria
relaxation is in order for the weekend! this has been the week from hell and i am whooped! can't wait to chill! countdown!
ReplyDeletehope you have a nice weekend!
A very relaxing list Char :) Thanks for the tips and thanks for leaving the comments on my page,you are one of the better writers on here so it is good to get your feedback, now go relax have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletea great list. i enjoy those as well, except the camera...and the waves, because i don't live near the ocean...yet...
ReplyDeletesmiles,
ditto the list and tunes...
ReplyDeleteenjoy the weekend...
xo
wonderful, delicate photo...hope you are able to relax over your weekend. Sound of waves - I've been away from the beach for too long. Great list.
ReplyDeletewonderful...love your list...it would be mine too
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kary and teddy
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Yeah. Me too.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
your list could be mine ..i like your style char!!
ReplyDeleteone of my favorite activities is definitely driving with no destination. i love the unexpected + adventure :)
ReplyDeletexo Alison
Oh I love to swim alone...ohhhh and Sundown and Barley Breathing. 2 of my faves!! I think I need to listen to them now...
ReplyDeletethe magazines, the books, the music, on the dock at the cottage.
ReplyDeleteListening to the waves is such a good way to spend time.
ReplyDeleteOh, our lists are quite a match. I would add some hammock time and visiting a museum.
ReplyDeleteMy idea of relaxing is just being at home doing what ever I want to do!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this list format!! I'm thinking it might get me back writing in my blog! My life has been feeling overly ordinary & unremarkable... but a list I could do!!
ReplyDeleteYou have wonderful things in your world!
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I love that image..such a sweet little creature...especially the little green bits at the end of his antennae. (I always want to call them antlers, but that would be very wrong ;)
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