Enjoying The Little Things In Life

27 March 2022 

          Happiness is enjoying the little things in life. This has always been my motto; I even use it as the quote for my profile status in WhatsApp.

        Hearing the birds exchange their morning stories in my garden, catching sight of a squirrel scampering away in my garden, provoking a neighbour's Golden Retriever to wag its tail or bark excitedly as I pass by on my morning walk, listening to the pitter patter of the rain as it washes away the pollutants in the air, inhaling the scent of bergamot rind in my facial cleanser...these are some of the little things that can bring a smile to my face.

        In addition, other little things that mean a lot to me include my daily telephone conversations with my mum as well as my weekend afternoon tea with hubby. The former is not only a chance for me to update her on news but is, more importantly, a way to ensure she's doing all right. As for the latter, it's not just an excuse to deal with the hunger pangs between brunch and dinner. It's quality time spent with hubby. And our afternoon tea does not involve crustless sandwiches, a tier of fancy cakes or scones with clotted cream. Sometimes it can be a simple curry puff or a bun from the local bakery. At times, it can even be any tidbits that are available at home.

My not-so-posh afternoon tea

        It was on one of our afternoon tea sessions last year that I discovered the lump at my neck, which led to my total thyroidectomy. And this afternoon, during our afternoon tea, I could not help but enjoy it mindfully as I am now out of the woods following my recent total hysterectomy. With God's grace, I am able to luxuriate in this simple pleasure of life.

        Besides that, with God's grace, my recovery has been good. Although I am still not able to lift heavy things, I can resume simple chores without pain or difficulty. As with all Sundays, it was time to iron hubby's work clothes. This, I was able to do, today. I honestly don't understand why a certain hypochondriac relative can insist she's not able to do simple chores like hanging laundry outside to dry!