Joy Is...

Joy is…

Feeling the sunshine on my face

Watching the puppies frolic in the water

Being swallowed up in my husband’s arms

Talking to friends

Watching Downton Abbey

Splurging on the Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake

Cleaning the house til it shines

Taking a walk with my hubby and three pups

Sitting on the back porch, watching the geese land

Making a proper dinner

TURNING IN THE MANUSCRIPT ON TIME!

Seriously, it has been utter bliss rediscovering all the joys of everyday living. As much as it sucks to go through super strenuous or stressful times, it really does give us a chance to reflect on all the simple joys of everyday life. It's those humble things that we take for granted that make up all the small, special moments of our lives, don't you think?

So tell me, what are your simple joys? What are the things you look forward to after a particularly difficult time? Give me ideas for what to do after that next deadline comes a-callings!

For today’s recipe, I modified a recipe I stumbled across online. It is simple, joyful food at its best :) Enjoy!

Super Easy Vegetable Soup

64 oz vegetable broth (I used Swanson)

1 red pepper

1 zucchini

2 large carrots

1 cup chopped mushrooms

1/2 head or cabbage

2 cups cauliflower

2 cups broccoli

1/2 onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Chop everything coarsely, combine in large stock pan and cover with broth. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Enjoy!