Joy Pockets

a smile from the eyes

finding you`re listed on the acknowledgements page of  a friend`s new novel
feet in cool glacial waters*

watching a child play

looking for land by the ocean

contemplating a new project...perhaps

*summer only joy pocket

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Joy Pockets

It`s been another hot and fairly non-eventful week here in Marrakech so I have had to dig deep for some pockets of joy but they are there if you look hard.

 Joy Pockets

 an unopened big fat envelope from the States

finding inside a tower of new pretty fabrics

Kumari Garden fabrics by Dena Designs for Freespirit

comparing my 3 year old`s efforts at removing his T shirt to Houdini extracating himself from a straitjacket

sitting with my husband on our bedroom balcony late at night

generous comments from incredibly talented women

the stillness of normally busy streets after the fast breaks

my son`s capacity to siest anywhere

 a lovely recipe book and feeling inspired to cook something new

 a cool shower in the heat of the day

Joining in with the weekly fun over at Monica`s.

Joy Pockets

When it is 29 C  (84 F) at 8.30 you just know it`s going to be a scorcher. It`s been so hot this week that we have barely been out of the house and so I`ve had to look harder to find those pockets of joy - you know, those small things in life that make you smile?

Play-Doh moments

looking at the weather forecast and seeing that the temperature will drop in a few days
my son`s impersonation of me when seeing a gecko scamper down our kitchen wall

water pistol fights

a cool breeze in the early hours of the morning
buying new fabric

an afternoon at the pool with friends

contemplating buying a satellite of NASAlike proportions to pick up the BBC again

my mum booking her flight to come visit us in October

Linking up with Monica  at Bohemian Twilight.

Joy Pockets - Back Home

It`s Friday so it must be time to find those pockets of joy amidst the chaos that is life.

a cheeky grin while `milking the (wooden) camel`

sleeping in our own bed

listening to the laughter from watching Tom & Jerry cartoons

couscous for lunch on a Friday

 a raspberry tart

off white legs (why do my legs never tan?)

 the holiday washing - done!

a housewarming present that is not practical but beautiful

Linking up with Monica and her Joy Pockets

Joy Pockets - on Holiday Part II

a pink Turner sunset

 listening to Adele`s `Someone Like You`

hunting with Zaki for `slobsters` in the rock pools

leaving footprints in the sand

watching the outdoor music festival from our balcony

walking in the surf

popping seaweed 

not wearing makeup

eating chewy macaroons on the beach with sandy hands 

daring to dream of what the future might hold

Linking up with Monica`s Joy Pockets over at Bohemian Twilight.

Joy Pockets - on Holiday

our pretty blue and white holiday house

shuttered windows and lie-ins

swimming in the ocean

having my mum holiday with us

 eating fresh fish simply grilled

watching the evening promenaders

seeing Zaki gain confidence near the water

spending time together as a family
and having someone to take my photo

 

Linking up with Monica and her Joy Pockets here.

Joy Pockets

A sleeping child

reading a book you can`t bear to put down

a long email from your best friend

quenching a thirst with cool water

my 3 year old`s smile when he wakes me in the morning

getting a good photo

 an Indian takeaway

an afternoon siesta in my mum`s garden

a cup of coffee while listening to the rain on the window

walking through a city early on a summer morning

Joining in with Monika`s Joy Pockets here.