On Wednesday I felt like celebrating. I invited some girls from my book club over and enjoyed getting dressed up. I set the table with nice silverware and opened a bottle of sparkling wine.
We spoiled ourselves with salmon and burrata.
We enjoyed cocktails and toasted to our friendship.
We laughed at silly stories and nodded at shared experiences.
We shared a bit of life.
Yes, it was Valentine’s Day.
Yes, the news around the world still sound bleak.
Yes, it was in the middle of the week.
And yet, we celebrate.
We’re caught in comparisons and competitions (especially as women!), always modest and humble.
We take care of everyone but ourselves.
We believe far too often that we’re not worth it.
We’re surrounded by so much darkness, chaos, exhaustion and uncertainty, so maybe the biggest act of defiance is to pause for a moment, spoil ourselves and celebrate life and friendships in the midst of it all.
Writing for Five Minute Friday today.
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Everyday celebrations of life are always worth it. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you!
Love, love, love this, Katha, and am saving it to my favorites folder.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh, thank you, that means a lot!
I love this!
I got the chance to celebrate this week too (my link is at FMF #19) but how important to do it, especially as women, in day to day life too.
God bless,
Liz
Oh great, I hope you enjoyed it!