Asim & Tamreez

Yesterday was a great day. It was bright and sunny but with a cool breeze. As Asim was watering the plants, I made breakfast and we had it outside in the garden. With the breeze blowing, it was one of the most calming feelings in the world. I realize I sound like I’m 50 when I admit that, but I’ve always been an old soul :)

Later we went for a run (ahem: more like a jog cum brisk walk) and I came home absolutely red in the face but feeling great. In the afternoon, we went for an introduction to the Landmark Forum that Asim had organized as part of a course he’s doing (I drove!) and then met up with our respective circle of friends (I met up with two friends from my work who I did my internship with and Asim met up with two university friends one of whom is visiting from Paksitan!). We first sat outside for an hour or so just gossiping and catching up with our iced frappes and coffees and then moved indoors to a nearby Nando’s and continued chatting (with loads of leg-pulling and crazy laughter) over dinner! I don’t think I had laughed so much in weeks! :D

After I got home (it was about 11), I still had the energy to tidy up my room and kitchen. When the house is clean, especially my room, my mind feels relaxed and uncluttered (hmm somebody wise said that not too long ago and I absolutely agree..lol). With flowers by my bedside and fresh clean sheets smelling of lavender, I fell asleep in seconds completely at peace with myself and life! :)

Great days come in all shapes and sizes. It really depends on what you need at the time. It could be a day spent in bed watching a movie; or laughing with friends and cleaning your home! I realize that the weather usually, not always, plays a huge part in it too. Make the most of the summer sunshine (or in Pakistan’s case the monsoons) while we have it!

What makes a day ‘great’ for you? :)