My friend Erin runs a Montessori preschool. They teach the toddlers to set a table at lunchtime with plates, silverware, and cloth napkins. Erin models this tendency of taking a little more care with the everyday. I thought of her yesterday when I had a visitor, so I arranged this tray. Simple, but a little brighter than your average hummus tub (p.s. I think Hummus Tub would be a great wrestling name).
food styled and shot by an award-winning professional
Little ways I brighten a day:
Taking a little more care with what I wear
Lingering in hugs a little longer (science says seratonin gets going around 30 seconds)
Doing a little straightening-up
Looking at The New Yorker cartoons
Adding a little lipstick or color to my cheeks
Sending a note of appreciation or encouragement
Going outside to sit in a sunny spot for 5 or 10 minutes
Giving myself the gift of a brand new fresh crossword puzzle and excellent erasable pen
Singing (science again! The internal vibrations reduce stress. Plus traffic jams feel better singing along to your favorite jams)
Adding a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to my coffee grounds (science says this is cheaper than Starbucks)
and finally
Really utilizing the hell out of my bitmoji
This post is part of #30BrighterDays; a thing I made up to brighten each day of November
My kids went to a Montessori school for years and I loved the car they learned early on with handling breakable things and small chores. Fond memories.
You do encourage me to use the hell out of my Bitmoji, so thanks.
I love all of this, especially that exact Bitmoji above. I need to use mine more. BRB.
*changes Bitmoji’s clothes in anticipation of using the hell out of her*
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