Welcome to my weekly Slow Day post, inspired by Monica from The Homespun Heart. My Word for 2018 is Slow and, in the spirit of that word, I’m taking one day each week (Wednesday) off — I’ll be unplugged and offline and plan to move at a slower pace, take time to do things that refresh me, and just really focus on being present and savoring the moment.
Each Saturday, I’ll be sharing a photographic peek into my Slow Day — and I’ll let the pictures almost 100% speak for themselves, instead of giving many explanations. Enjoy a little peek into our lives!
This week’s Slow Day was a bit different than most since not only were Jesse and I flying back from NYC, but I was also sick with a head cold. So I did very little other than read and rest and travel back home — which I guess was the perfect way to spend a Slow Day! 😉
Gratefully, we had already pre-determined that we weren’t going to try to hit a lot of sites in NYC and that we were just going to enjoy being together. I may not have been the most romantic company since I mostly had tissues stuck up my nose and then couldn’t hear for a few hours because my ears were completely plugged up due to the air pressure (I tried every trick in the book and nothing really worked!), but we still were able to laugh about it and enjoy being together. 🙂
Books Shown:
- Mom Set Free (This book is SO good — I’ve been slowly reading this in January and finished it this week!)
- Daddy Long Legs (I was disappointed in this book — Dear Mr. Knightley is so much better!)
- She Reads Truth Bible (I’m using the Bible reading plan at the back of this Bible this year.)
- A Daring Escape (This one was so-so. It had some beautiful parts, but it wasn’t one of my favorite fiction books by Tricia Goyer.)
- Emotionally Healthy Spiritually (I’m halfway through this and it is fantastic and messing with me in a good way.)
- The Emotionally Healthy Woman (I haven’t read this one yet, but it comes highly recommended and I can’t wait to start it! And yes, it’s bordering on self-help — but it’s actually categorized as Christian Living and since it’s all about quitting things, then I decided it could be in line with my Year of Slow.)
I see your son, Silas in Jesse. 🙂
When slow is a state of mind and heart, it is amazing how many different forms it can take and how flexible the concept is in fitting in with real life. I love that real life can still include slow!
Yes! And thank you so much for how you constantly inspire me in this journey of slow! It’s been life-changing — and we’re only just beginning February!
I read “Dear Mr. Knightley” first after seeing it on your blog. Then I read “Daddy Long Legs” a few months later. I agree, “Dear Mr. Knightley” was better!
I’m glad to know know I’m not the only one! 🙂
Your blog has improved so much this year. I’m enjoying all the changes you’ve made very much.
Aw, thanks so much for your kind encouragement!
I like your idea of reading the Bible through in one year. I plan on doing that as well.
Love seeing these glimpses into your week! This is kind of a superficial question, but your nails always look great–do you do them yourself? Do you have a certain brand of polish you like best?
It’s dip polish and I love it because it usually lasts 3-4 weeks (as long as you use gloves when you wash dishes!)
One slow day a week!
That sounds like a great concept:-)
I need to try that and your trip to NY reminds me that I need to visit that awesome city soon.
Thanks for sharing!
It’s been SO good for me!
Crystal, what a blessing that you could get away with your husband. Marriage is seeing each other healthy or unhealthy and still living each other.
I trust you are feeling much better. ☺
Thank you so much — and that is so true! Also, I finally have energy back again today! I’m so grateful!