I didn't mean to be away for almost a week ... oopsie. Hubby & I were in Paris on Tuesday & Wednesday, and I must say that this short trip happened when I needed it the most.
I hadn't been feeling top notch for the last couple of weeks. Now looking back, here's why. For the last months, hubby had hardly been so busy, not working from home very much (when he used to). Leaving him with almost zero spare time, which in the end lead to a not really enthusiast or cheerful person (and that is normal). Add to that : 1) the move in November/December, and the different school schedules 2) no time or inspiration/motivation for making for the shop 3) foot injuries in December, January & February ... 4) we also haven't been in nature for months & months. Hubby & I hadn't been away only the two of us, for ages.
The result is that I had been feeling like (let's say it outloud) crap, like a failure. I was grumpy, silent, agressive (verbally), always on the edge. I'm not exagerating, really. I even couldn't stand to see my face in the mirror anymore.
(train stop at Nîmes)
This trip to the capital, as short as it was, did me much good. The train journey felt like a transition, and as soon as we were there, my spirits lifted immediatly. It was as silly as that. We hit favorite spots, and had time to talk & talk, and to enjoy ourselves, just the two of us. We went to the Japanese restaurant, grocery shop & bookstore.
(loot from Junku)
We also had a peach margarita & a strawberry daiquiri in a Mexican bar.
(yummy)
I went to Bercy park too, on a sunny Wednesday morning. And felt refreshed.
We went to the National Museum of the Middle Ages. Look at those :
(read more about the champlevé technique here)
Too gorgeous for words, right ? Beauty and inspiration can be found everywhere, even in the metro station, that's what Paris reminded.
(in Gare de Lyon metro staion)
(in Saint Michel Notre Dame metro station / 1985-1988 / Artist is Claude Maréchal)
Now we're back home, I'm caught up on laundry & all. And hubby just let me know we were to be on a short family trip next week ! Surprise ! Hubby's feeling probably a little less stressed & I hope his work load will be lighter very soon because I find it affects our lives too.
My heart is full again. I know I have no reason to complain, but I hadn't been feeling in the best physical & mental states for weeks & weeks. Sorry for the introspective post, but this place of mine is also a way for me to work on myself. I hope you liked the photos, though !
Wishing you well. Thank you SO much for the few brave ladies who keep on reading my little blog.
ox