~ Star Magnolia ~
This beauty is out front of The Humble Bungalow and is currently in BLOOM.
The sheer elegance...of pure white flowers.
I love a crisp white flower.
I am doing well post op into week 6 now...
walking more steps but still at a slowish pace.
The hip muscles are getting a workout!
I can tell because I need to pop a Tylenol
after a day of walks....
even these frequent short ones that the physiotherapist has recommended.
I am a rule follower and I am pushing ahead trying to be mindful of my capability.
Oh but the urge to go farther is so tempting...
that being said if I overdo I am not doing myself any favours.
I drove the car to meet a friend for coffee today and it felt so amazing!
~ FREEDOM ~
I've been reading a LOT...
I've read many books in the past 5 weeks.
I've just finished Mrs. Van Gogh...very interesting and well written.
Tartufo was a fun romp set in Italy, comical, it could be made into a film.
Lady Tremaine is up next...a Reese's Book Club Pick.
A Cinderella story told by the wicked stepmother's perspective.
I've been paying attention to my hands...
they've been quite dry so I've been slathering on the hand cream.
Wearing my Akoya Pearls...
always want to add a bit of polish to my plain white Tee and grey cashmere sweater.
They positively GLOW.
Mr. HB took me for a drive to the Beacon Drive In...
I had a soft ice cream cone.
The first one in about 5 YEARS!!!!
So Yummy.
Why did I wait SO LONG to have a cone?
I guarantee I'll be going more often to enjoy this wee treat.
I pulled out my paints...
made some Mud Pie Paintings.
Easter Colours Perhaps?
I feel like a kid in kindergarten when I paint...
no judgement just let the brush flow.
Healing over these past few weeks has made me realize what a lot of have to be thankful for...and feeling so much gratitude as I wake up every day.
The return to more normal activities is wonderful.
I am not taking anything for granted.
Tea Time is a TREAT!
So many choices...
What blend to brew?
My friend Michelle gave me a tin of Harney and Sons Earl Grey which is so GOOD!
The tea is full bodied and in wee silk gossamer bags.
I feel very posh when I sip it.
I've been using mugs because I have a cane in one hand and I daren't juggle
a cup and saucer just yet, but can imagine how lovely it will be to sip this POSH tea out of one of my fine china cups and saucers.
(lah dee dah)
Sun is shining and I've got to go for my afternoon walk...
(doctor's orders)
Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
Hope that your week is off to a great start.
Until next time...
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
