║today my way║: beach fun

ON LESS THAN FRIENDLY TERMS WITH THE MOON

Black & white shirt: Mango, cardigan: Atmosphere, jeans, boots: H&M

I think I find it a bit overwhelming. Not the rate at which the weather changes or new horizontal lines I tend to wake up to every year or even bank's interest rates that shift dramatically when the interest-free period is finally waved up for me to weep at. It all kind of transforms the vibe of a particular time as I'm sure I highly depend on the way the wind blows yet this is not what I'm planning to disclose. It's simply how quickly a thing can drag me up from a darkest place and put me straight in it without a thoughtful consideration. I haven't felt that emotional in a decade, thrilled and low, buzzing with excitement then intensively displaying complicated emotions. It makes me equally feel most alive and drenched to the bones. Today alone I felt it a couple of times with only a short transitional period between the range of emotional outcomes and finally sitting down to write has done me enough good to stay sane. I have to admit I've injected enough sugar and processed food into my diet to start experiencing its questionable magic. And if you ask me if my vegan adventure is far and forgotten, I'm telling you politely - I have a weak spot for all things organic but making it work my way has influenced such dramatic outcomes. After a month of a successful cleanse I know it is fabulous enough to make me wanna continue, day in, day out, home or on vacation, wherever my daring self will go. One step at a time, sometimes two, always in the right direction.

Or else it is the power of a full moon peering into all windows closely viewing my confused emotions. For no good reason and without a good explanation. Join in to help me figure it out.

To stay on a brighter side I'll concentrate on positive things and the weather which is getting more satisfying with every hour. June is just around the corner so not wasting any minute I'll leave to plan a lot of activities from getting to know our seaside more with every visit to learning how to drive. May, I am satisfied with you. xxx

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HOPE IN THINGS THAT WE HAVE SO MUCH BUSINESS FEELING HOPE IN

At this point we're still trying to befriend the sea and somehow make it aware we've been hesitantly waiting for the right moment to present our slightly old swimming gear to the sunbathing world. When it comes to good weather at this latitude, it needs all the motivation it can get. So what are we up to when the day is less dire and shady? We say quick and enthusiastic yes to the area we're most familiar with for the time the sun's out and undistracted and keep on doing it until it understands that things will get pretty serious once we've run out of fun with more layers than appropriate on the sand. I'm in a good company of a girl who agrees on an opinion that if there's water you go for the obvious first. x

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I've always valued the importance of sunshine and its direct impact on my life. When it takes the leading role nothing will feel more relaxed than kicking shoes off and let my toes taste the salt in the water. Those pictures make me feel really happy so excuse us for now, the beach is still high in demand. x

^^ These outfits didn't happen on accident, we take our patterns seriously ;) Also a dab of pink on little eyelids is sometimes necessary to the system. ^^

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IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG TO RECOGNIZE SUNSHINE

The universe was murmuring to us with its highly pitched voice of an ecstatic blackbird or a wren ready for new day in the open stretch of English suburbs. We could remain antisocial, buried deeply in warm sheets but the waking of a day got us mildly embarrassed knowing the sidewalks were bustling with life. Absolutely content with the choice of scenery we walked to smile hello to the beach and tell her all about our weekend allowing Nadia to run wild and unfocused with me staring unblinkingly at the silver surface seen so many times before. A while ago someone close to me pointed the ridiculousness of feeling ecstatic each time my feet touch the sand, every time long paragraphs reveal the utmost pleasure we find at a simple playground even if I believe these are some of the happiest days of our lives I know I could never live without.

Three years back I was involved in a lot of activities with people with brain injuries and other types of mental disabilities. Whatever my role was, the experience has affected my perception on what we are grateful for and what is taken for granted. I sat shivering and watery-eyed next to the less fortunate ones with the dexterity of my mind required to pick up the pieces as they fall out in anticipation to regain their self-esteem and finding beauty in silent stares at products a human hand could come up with. That's why I've been considering volunteering again, one long breath at a time, one mend of a soul at a stunning view to get my reward in grins, inarticulate sounds in transit to an adequate comprehension. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, softer, teary-eyed on a mention how important it is to preserve the actual moment, make our pasts our allies, neighbours our friends, current views our future nests. I'm lucky to get excited with what's around us, remain wide-eyed on all occasions. If I have no more than a nice beach to offer to my child, my own being, fully mental capable person but of not working vertebrae, I'm asking politely: how is this life worth spending?

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It has happened to be the busiest yet the most entertaining escapade since much-anticipated streaks of sun generously came upon us. We did everything Nadia loves the most: ran across and along the park situated just on the edges of town center which for us could easily work as forest of wonders we picked and took home, (glad that this time my footwear was running-up-and-down-the-hill friendly), ate strawberry ice cream, shouted at the top of our voices to our delight only. More than five hours of abusing the soles of our shoes but with those views we cannot possibly complain. And although we had more sun than usual we also had less of its warmth allowing wind inconveniently link its arms with ours: the closer to the sea, the tighter the hug.

Living at the seaside has got many advantages, one being endless sandpit for the little ones. So if you're not carrying a bucket and spade with you at all times, you might just as well stay at home because somehow we always end up overlooking the striking view of waves hitting solid foundations of a pier. It's the best time to unwind and recharge. And wait for the warmth from the sun to overwhelm us once again. For longer.

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^^ Great ballerina will find her audience everywhere ^^

Tell me that you smile when seeing little pops of colour Mother Nature (with a helping hand of busy maintenance people) has spread across the globe (my town included). Happily enjoyed bleak sunshine as we played in the sand admiring the views I can't get enough of. You must be visualizing the state I keep my house in throughout those endless happy outdoor hours but I hurry to explain we're not big mess-producing family and after what has seemed like a whirlwind of multiple around town traipsing I'm pleased to report that we're slowing down a bit (replacing further trips with nearer playgrounds, I may add).

I've also slowed down with dropping new items into my online shopping baskets focusing on recently bought items gradually warming up days are calling for. So look out for when I'm into dress or all white mood while moving winter layers to storage (weather permitting). What is your favourite fabric company this season?

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