Friday favorites: something old, something new

Happy Friday everyone! This week’s Friday Favorites is a mix of the old–nearly forgotten winter–and the new–a new experience and a new gadget.

So let’s start with the old. It’s been so long since we’ve seen any snow, I’d almost forgotten what it’s like. Of course, there’s the cold and the mess (walks to be shoveled, slippery roads to navigate, and salt tracked through the house). But then there’s the breathtaking beauty of it.

Friday favorites: the old and the new

Friday favorites: the beauty of winter

Friday favorites: the old and the new

It wouldn’t be Friday Favorites without a food shot. The cold weather also brought back one of my old standbys for winter breakfast: hot oatmeal with berries and walnuts.

Friday favorites: oatmeal, berries, and walnuts

As for the new, I went to a sangha gathering for the first time. What a beautiful way to spend a Sunday morning–with people from all walks of life, meditating together, listening to each other, and practicing mindfulness, love, and acceptance. Namu amida butsu.

Winter Bucket List update #2: attend sangha

And my new diffuser arrived. I’ve been using essential oils for a bit now, but haven’t had a proper diffuser. This one is small and simple to use, yet it works great. Right now, its diffusing refreshing peppermint oil.

Friday favorites: something new

That’s it for me this week. Tell us something joyful from your week.

What’s the weather like in your neck of the woods?

Have you tried essential oils? If so, what’s one of your favorites?

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4 Comments

  1. Hi, Christie – I love your positive attitude when your area was filled with snow. We just had snow as well and my thoughts were far less….kind! I must add that I believe that snow and peppermint go well together, so you definitely have the right oil in your new gadget!

    1. To be honest, appreciation of the beauty was not my first reaction, but by the time my sweet husband had our walks cleared and the city had the roads plowed, I was able to be a little more generous in my appreciation. And you’re right, snow and peppermint do go together! I hadn’t thought of that. 🙂

  2. Hi Christie,

    I’ve been coveting one of those diffusers for a while now. Does it work very well in a large room, say a living-room?

    The sangha gathering sounds wonderful. I’m not particularly religious but I really like the idea of quietly gathering together in shared spirituality like that.

    1. Welcome Tonya. Thanks for taking the time to comment. The diffuser I bought is small, but does a nice job for my room. I think it would be sufficient for a living room, but I also know they have larger more powerful ones available. Like you, I am not particularly religious, and sangha was perfect for me.

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