Last week I had a birthday. In some ways I acknowledged the day and in other ways I did not. It has taken me several years to turn my birthday into a concept I am comfortable to walk past. Less waste, less expectation and more quality time.
First thing that morning, my lovely beau hugged me and warmly wished me a happy birthday. The day before, while walking home from work, he stepped into a favourite shop of ours. We enjoy loose teas and love to steep different kinds for guests who come over. This requires juggling time between our large tea pot and a 2 cupper, both of them containing built in strainers. So with a broad smile on his face, he entered our home and handed me a sachel of tea I hadn’t tried before. This little gift was followed with a larger paper wrapped package. I opened it to discover a medium sized teapot, shiny and red with an insulated lid, just like our large one! I squealed with delight! That was a thoughtful gift. The pots look wonderful together. I hope I made it clear to him how much I appreciated the gesture. It really did make me happy! This gift wasn’t just for me. It represents our life together and spending time with favourite people. This exchange though, was an exception to my daily mantra of receive less. Continue reading
