here i am

I've been thinking on the hospitality topic lately.  Years ago, eight to be exact, I used to have people over and parties at my house on a regular basis and I guess after we sold that house, which was a good size, I decided it was just to difficult.  My houses since then have been a the smallish side of tiny and unless weather is conducive to entertain outside, its just been to crowed (for my liking) I suppose.  So slowly, slowly I have let that side of me go.  It was hard at first, then relaxing, not to have to worry with all the energy it takes, but now I'm missing that and how much I really enjoying entertaining and being hospitable.  I love decorating and fixing up, and coming up with little tid bits of cuteness and uniqueness for guests.  I am a very gifts oriented person and to me doing this is like loving and caring for people.  Now some could honestly care less, but for me this is one of my passions I suppose and its so much fun for me!  My Mary girl used to love following me around, helping set everything up, cutting flowers, folding napkins, and just partaking.  She has memories of people over all the time and lots and lots of tea parties.  I do think we had a tea party at least once a week when she was smaller.  Oh that was so much fun!

So here I am, I feel like after so long a part of me is becoming alive again, and I am ready.  We are still in the tiny house and most everything I own is in storage, but I am just working with it the best I can for now.  I am very excited to be in the new house soon and fully entertaining!

Happy day to YOU!!!
JM