I woke up today feeling my usual upbeat, happy self but after awhile some gloom began to creep in. I started to think about some of the big challenges ahead this year. So this afternoon I walked the dogs in the park, chilly, but I was hatted and gloved and it was full of colour. These are some of the things I saw.
I’m not even going to bother telling you what caused my early morning wallow, I’m sure that somehow it will be okay and these little bursts of cheer have helped me to put my normal, positive head back on!
Lucid Gypsy 
Oh Gilly, things have a way of working out. Such a good idea to lose yourself in nature to get your head back in positive mode. xx, Margie
Thank you for sharing them. January can be such a gloomy month that takes any cheer away. These are lovely!
I have days like that too and usually I can’t even explain where the feeling has come from. I’m sure it will pass quickly because you seem to be a very cheery person!! By the way, I really like how you organized your photos for this post. It looks lovely!
What beautiful, hopeful pictures! Thank you for sharing them. I needed that!
There are very few funks that cannot be cheered by a walk in nature with dogs about one’s feet!
Very lovely. Sometimes things just seem overwhelming don’t they. Have a good week, and I hope the walk provides you with good, sustaining Wordsworthian moments.
I am sure you will get it all done, all of the looming chores and large projects that must seem to overwhelm you now. Love your beautiful pictures and your upbeat spirit coming through in these small stones!
Loved your stone for today Gilly! Yes, it all will really be ok. By the way, since when didn’t you have loads of stuff on your plate?! You have always come out shining and smiling and you always will because you are one special person! I, too, loved the layout of your photos, please show me how to do that one of these days!
fresh air, dogs, beautiful colours – they can bring back the balance sometimes – i am off to the vet with the fox terrier – wish me luck she is NOT doing well…and i don’t know why for sure – hate that
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Sending positive energy across the waves, take care.
so pretty gilly, those little bursts of colour, full of hope for spring 🙂
Flowers can always lift your spirit.
Nature can be very calming.
I love the colors… I see you have that red shrublike plant with red branches… I love it. 😉