Welcome to the weekend coffee share! Can I get you a cup of coffee? Or tea? This week there’s cake if you’d like some?

It is a chocolate/vanilla/meringue/raspberry cake. It is actually my daughter’s birthday today. She woke up super early, excited for her special day. It has been a great day in every way, but since the family celebration started so early she decided to play with her friends for a while, before we get together for dinner. Would you like to try some cake? There is plenty to go around, everyone already had seconds.

How are you doing? I’d say it’s been a good last week of my vacation. I’ve spent time with my daughter, my cousin, and some of my friends. I’ve been gardening, going for bike rides, picked berries, and prepared for the birthday celebrations today. I also finished the last library book I borrowed for my vacation. I’ve read a total of ten books just for fun during my time off. (They all happened to be in Swedish, so I am not writing down all the titles here.) I am very happy with all three weeks of complete freedom. I got to do all the things I wanted to do and I’ve been feeling great every day. When I work I have more challenges with my allergies compared to when I don’t work, and it’s been wonderful to have a break from that. All in all I am ready to go back to work and school, but in another way I would love to have ten more weeks off :) During my vacation I also cleaned out all our closets, and part of our attic, selling/giving away things we no longer need. I love to only have clothes and things we actually use, I think it makes my home feel calm and inviting, like it represents me and nothing else.

I’d love to hear about your week. Would you like a refill on your coffee? Or perhaps tea? Another slice of cake you say? Sure thing :) Help yourself! Thank you Natalie for hosting the weekend coffee share.

Maria