So, we just finished the living room & it looks great! Thanks to my handy husband who learned how to do wallpaper in the process. Our house feels much more like ours now that the ugly gray walls are gone & the white wallpaper that hid a ton of problems.

Our next project which is small is fixing the wall in the kitchen, there we will either wallpaper again or paint. Each day the house feels more like a home instead of just a place we bought. The neighborhood is pretty great, & we have met some cool people while walking the dog.

I try to stay positive everyday, no matter what happens. It’s much better than having the stress get to me. Today the sun is shining & it’s warm outside. It feels a little bit like Spring. Finally.

It’s so nice to have my husband back after his business trip, you start to realize just how much the daily routine matters. For me it’s great to have him back because I sleep better at night. It’s comforting to have him next to me & know that he’s asleep with the dog. When it’s just the dog & I think about everything that could go wrong rather than right.

I find comfort in daily routines & it’s even nicer to have someone to share it with. Like having coffee together in the morning or after a hike & making dinner together. Daily routines is something we shouldn’t take for granted. When I hear people who argue over the most basic of daily rituals I find toxic. Living isn’t always easy but having a companion to share it with does.

I remember back in my single days how I thought having a daily routine with someone was scary. Now, in my mid-forties I find them comforting. Like hearing my dog bark when my husband comes home. Because he is as happy as I am that he is home. How we take the dog for a long walk on Sundays & how we enjoy our cups of coffee together in the morning during the week & leisurely on the weekend.

We may not have a ton of money but we have the comfort of being together in our daily routines & sometimes that’s all we need.

The other day I & the dog had some time by ourselves & I decided to take him for a hike up Fløyen. Within minutes of walking off the bus I ran into a great woman who was walking aimlessly through the city with no point & asked if she’d like to go hiking with us. It turned into a great walk filled with picture stops & conversation.

Even though this week I have been home alone it was great to have some company that was both witty & gracious. Flekk requires patience when walking & she handled it beautifully. I kept apologizing but she took it really well. We ended it with having a bite to eat & exchange contact info.

There’s something to being alone even for a few days. It gives you chance to get a new perspective. I like traveling alone as well as you meet some interesting people when you do. It also helps to have a cute dog with an unique attitude. It has been a great week but I am looking forward to my hubby coming home in a few days. Till next entry-go out there & meet New people!