photodiary

My #photodiary shows me I've had a nice week. With loads of gratitude, glimmers, beauty, abundance, and coziness.

This week's picks:

- The cheap-ish Ink Pads I found in a bookstore. Got them so I can see if it's something for me before I may invest in more expensive Ink Pads

- My mom gave me a Rituals handcream she doesn't use anymore. It smells amazing!

- Saw beautiful butterflies and managed to get a closeup of one of them

- The last rays of sunlight for the day. Shining through the trees

- Mind-blowing and emotional concert with one of my absolute favorite artists; Joji

- A rainy day. So I could only stay inside, cozy up, and do creative stuff - wonderful, introverted day

- Looked after my brother Julius' dog, Hugo. And after we had played for a long time, he wanted to cuddle

- Tried a new recipe; Chicken cashew. Saved it in my recipe book

- Time to decorate my phone for fall. I love decorating my phone and getting creative with colors, widgets, and backgrounds.

What could go into your photo diary?

It's been a rough week for me and it's continuing unfortunately... so I haven't taken as many pictures for my ##photodiary as I do when I'm good.
But there's still good things to be grateful for. And here are some:
- Cozy, warm socks with I'm so grateful for now that the weather is beginning to change and being barefoot all the time isn't an option
- One of the biggest glimmers: I'm reading again!! Haven't been able to read (not counting the Bible) for years
- Making a cozy and delicious lunch for my youngest. With all the stuff he enjoys during the day
- Spotted a toy on the sidewalk I used to play with when I was little. I don't know what they are called. But we would string them together and make all kinds of stuff with them
- Saw the partial eclipse. It was amazing!
- Love to see plants and flowers find a way through concrete and pavement. Inspires me to keep going
- My mom found a pair of shorts my kids used when they were about 2 years old. So cute. And so many memories
- Borrowed a lamp from my mom for my desk. So I don't have to strain my eyes so much any more
- New nails. The polish is called Aurora.
Thank you for letting me share. And helping me to stay focused on the good - also during challenging times.
What has been good in you life lately?

This week's #photodiary
- We went to the movies and saw the new Spiderman. Had such a cozy time
- Got new earrings. I've been missing having these two particular designs in my stash. But I found out I can't wear the smaller ones - bummer. Fortunately, I did ask for the receipt when I bought them, so I could return them without any issues
- After years of not being able to read fiction books (and for a period even books in general - due to cognitive issues), I've finished 3 books in two months!
- Found some pens I've really been wanting to try. We'll see if they are worth the hype
- My oldest being so attentive and kind towards his cousin, Balder. Balder adores my oldest. And even talks about him in his sleep. In the picture they are cuddling my brother's puddle, Hugo, while reading a book
- Made a front page collage for August in my Faith Journal
- Quiet time with a creative project and Scripture Writing
- An amazing verse from Psalms that I've been thinking a lot about after I read it
- Afternoon treat. Dr Pepper Zero with lots of ice cubes.
Our time is so valuable. And being in our group helps me to focus my time on things that are valuable to me - however small they might seem.

I'm back home from vacation in lovely Crete. And that's evident in my #photodiary
This week's picks:
- Looking after my brother's sweet dog, Hugo. He was up for a snuggle as I needed to rest midday
- Takeout and The Hobbit 2 with my youngest. We had such a lovely and cozy time
- I started a self-care and self-love journal in a very special edition journal. Mine is number 396 out of only 999 - in the world!
- Made some fabulous decoration for my Weekly Focus page - using two kinds of washi tape
- A perfect cup of morning coffee
- I have 4 favorite spots in my parents' home. One is on the stairs leading into the garden. I love to sit here and read or be on my phone
- Finally lit my new favorite scented candle; Sandalwood. I love having it lit when I journal or read my Bible
- A tiny sprout on my new plant. Made me so thankful to see it
- I've moved into a new Faith Journal (filled one entirely up!) and I wanted a new setup. Made one I really like. So each day I write a Bible verse. Then add application, a short prayer based on the verse, and a journaling prompt which I answer. Use Google Gemini for it all.
Thank you all for being here. You don't know how much you help and support me. Thank you.

I've taken SO many pictures this week. So many precious moments because I was on vacation. It's really challenging for me to be on vacation. I get so over-stimulated and worn out... so I tried to focus on all the good stuff that was also happening.
This week's #photodiary
- My summer reading. Actually finished the first book in the series. And I'm reading the second now. This is a very big win for me
- There were so many gorgeous flowers and plants on Crete. They all looked so exotic
- On the last day I finally found something I was looking for all the other days: a ceramic cooking spoon holder
- Quiet time with Scripture Writing
- Beautiful sunsets. Enjoy from the tavernas
- Found a free magazine at the airport with so many pictures I can use for my journaling
- Morning swim with my oldest. He wanted to go for a dip each morning. And it was so lovely
- Back home. Taking my mom's senior dog Shiba for a walk. And enjoying the cooler temperature
- Decompressing a bit in my room with all my cozy things.
Thank you all for being here and for being so wonderfully you💖

This week's #photodiary
- Beautiful water on our beach on Crete
- My bag packed with things that felt cozy and safe for the trip
- Morning swim with my oldest. Such beautiful time
- Sunset from our garden on Crete
- I found a sun hat. I was looking for one in Denmark but they were sold out. My auntie said I would be able to find one when we got to the beach shops. And she was right. I love it
- A lamp I found for my bedside table in my room. It's made of glass and it's pink
- When I'm on vacation here, I always each peach yogurt for breakfast. This time with granola
- Before we left I babysat my niece and nephew. We made a little picnic in the shade in the garden
- A cold drink with lots of ice cubes.
All the best from Crete👋
Thank you for letting me share.

This week's #photodiary
- I love seeing plants grow in impossible places. Reminds me of resilience and hope
- Front page collage for July in my Faith Journal. Theme: Lavender
- Someone had made a chalk rainbow on the sidewalk
- I've been painting my room and Shiba has been keeping me company
- Beautiful sky with a little bit of clouds. So nice on a hot summer day
- New flip-flops from my preferred brand (my old ones broke after years of wear). They are great!
- A sign at a local hairdresser saying; You get to be here. I struggle with not feeling like I may exist. So it was so lovely to get this message of love (the other side says: You are golden)
- My new pencil case. It's so bright, shiny, and fun
- Made things ready for my kids to get home. They have been vacationing with their dad for a week. Now they are home. And all feels right again.
Thank you all for being here and letting me share.

This week's #photodiary
Compared to last week - when I was on vacation - this week has been rough!
But still have glimmers. And there's still loads to be grateful for. Thank Goodness💖
- Cozy time on the couch with YouTube videos
- Cheers in s'mores with my oldest
- Looked after two dogs for 3 days (challenging!). Hugo adores Shiba, she tolerates him. But here they are looking out the window together
- Found an old cup of mine (that I use for pens and stuff) with such an important goal on it; Embrace your life
- Another sunset enjoyed on our vacation
- My brother got me a pen from Slovenia as a thank you for looking after his dog (Hugo)
- The plant I found at IKEA that thrives in shade (polyscias)
- A perfect cup of morning coffee
- Being so blessed that I can shop for what we need and use.
Thank you all so much for helping me to focus on the good!

I'm on holiday for a week with my kids, my mom, my auntie, and her two dogs. In my parents' vacation house. It's by the sea.
It's lovely. And I have so many pictures to choose from for this week's #photodiary
- Journal time. Which is extra lovely in the shade and fresh air on the terrace
- Bought a scented candle I've been wanting
- Before we left for vacation, I took care of my mom's senior dog, Shiba. She had had surgery. And in the picture she is taking a much needed snooze
- One of my auntie's dogs; Atom. They are both boxers. And here's Atom snoozing on a sun bed
- Beautiful sunsets
- Loads of strawberries to make strawberry jam to last the rest of the year. It takes like sun and summer
- Made a bargain in a local thrift store. A stack of magazines - I use them for collages - for the price of two full price magazines
- A special danish we only enjoy when were in the northern part of the country
- Made a memory page in one of my journals. We went to brunch. And i got a punch of stuff at the café for the page.
Thank you all for letting me share!

Had a lot of pictures to choose from for this week's #photodiary
That makes me feel such gratitude.
This week's picks:
- A birthday gift from a bestie; a handcream I really like and I've missed having it
- Decorated the inside cover of my One Year Bible for Women. With stickers, washi tape, and pictures printed with my new pocket printer
- Baking for a church function. I'm so thankful they ask me when they need baked goods
- Enjoying takeout with my sons. And Shiba is on floor duty - making sure nothing is dropped
- Looking up into a tree crown. The blue of the sky peeking through the crown was so lovely. And the shade was much appreciated
- Bought new supplies of Dr Pepper Zero. Love it with loads of ice cubes
- An iced coffee enjoyed with a friend
- Shiba and me chilling outside in the evening shade
- New nails; traditional French with chrome.
Thank you all for helping to make this collage weekly. I really need the help to focus on the good.