Banishing winter blues

Funny enough winter blues haven’t hit til
the very end, with only 1 day to spring. This past week, almost 2, I’ve been caught up in a rather horrid slump, state of mind and unhealthy bod. With everyone around me motivated on getting fit for summer, I’ve been losing mine. I’m not sure if the stress of settling into a new home is the cause, or whether it’s trying to get back into studying that’s weighing me down.

Not all my days have been blue however. I've recently enjoyed reading my book on days out like at the beach where i get to feel the sand beneath my toes, dates and laughter with close friends, charity work and passing my very 1st test of my new qualification. But I’ve decided that with spring about to spring its time I banish the despondency and get LIVING.

Here are a few things I plan on doing to lift my spirits :)
 

♥ Take long walks

♥ Catch the first winter to spring rays of sunshine

♥ Make lists of things I’m grateful for

♥ Eat lots of yummy radiant fruits

♥ Long baths and early nights

♥ Sticking to my gym regime

♥ Light incense around my home

♥ Schedule more time for yoga or meditation or quite bible time

♥  Watch and enjoy spring blossoms

♥  Daydream more

 

Spring Inspired Foods

So spring = start of braai's, light and refreshing salads and all sorts of goodie foods like potato bake, crackers, french loaf, fruit stacks, tarts, sushi, dressings, marinades, cocktails and smoothies, to mention but a few!
 I can't wait to share all these lovely SRPING FOOD & DRINK ideas, facts and recipes with you. Follow me on my cooking and baking blog http://peaches-sugar-n-spice.blogspot.com/

An orchid especially for me

By golly do i feel like such a lucky girl. There is nothing more exhilarating than receiving your most favourite plant flower. Thanks to man for this wonderful anniversary gift.

I thought i'd share some more info about orchids.

The meaning & symbolism

The most highly coveted of ornamental plant; the delicate, exotic and graceful ORCHID represents love, luxury, beauty and strength.  The orchid flower meaning varies from country to country and different meanings are associated with the types of orchids.

The name orchid finds it origin in Ancient Greece and they have the ability to draw attention where ever they are. The meaning of orchids, in other words, stands for the symbol of love and affection. It has the ability to grow anywhere and has the resistance power to bloom under any condition, which makes it a symbol of love.

The orchid flower meaning symbolises a beautiful lady according to the Victorian era.  The other meanings of orchids stands for refinement, thoughtfulness, maturity and charm. The ancient Chinese even interpreted the orchid flower meaning as a symbol for many children.

With the many meanings this flower stands for, if you look closely enough, you will discover they are all really synonyms for each other.

Uses of Orchids

Orchids were used for many medicinal purposes in ancient times. They were thought to have healing properties and the ability to ward off diseases. The Chinese thought orchids had a cure for heart ailments, coughs and other illness. The Aztecs used to drink a mixture of vanilla orchid and chocolate. They thought it helped give them power and strength. Today, orchids have become an indoor ornamental flowering plant.

Orchids have become a popular houseplant due to different varieties of flowers available. They have the ability to impress people around them and win over the hearts of people who receive them. People spend hundreds of dollars to buy the hybrid varieties. The orchid flowers spread the universal meaning of love, beauty, wisdom and thoughtfulness. They also denote mature charm and therefore, are the most popular choice as a gift.

My absense..

Woweee has it been too long. Ive been so deprived from posting over the last while. Due to moving, and a super busy working and newly study life I had yet to steal whatever time i did have. Needless to say my life has settled into a happy medium with more scheduled time on my hands for getting back to my Peaches love :)

and i"m staying put ♥

Latest updates to come. EXCITING :)

8 YEAR CELEBRATIONS ♥

Today marks a day of life, love and happiness with one amazing man. It has been a journey of trial and tribulation, but more so of joy and celebration. Meeting my man at 14 years of age, and staying high school sweethearts way beyond our years … exceptionally magical! Baby you are just too good to me. No one could make me happier in all the world. Thank you for everything are, say and do.

I loved you yesterday, I love you today and I will love you tomorrow. 

Truly madly deeply. Forever and Always. Cheers to another 80 more together with you.
XXX

♥ Love isn't finding someone you can live with, its finding someone you can't live without.

♥ Do what makes you happy, be with who makes you smile, laugh as much as you breather,

love as long as you live.

♥ Love doesn't make the world go round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

 ♥ Two souls but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one.

 ♥ Love is canvas furnished by nature & imbroidered by immagination.

 ♥ It doesn't matter where you go in life, what you do or how much you have,

it's who you have beside you.

♥ The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love & be loved in return.

 ♥ I love you not only for who you are, but for who i am when i am with you.

♥ True love doesn't come by finding the perfect person,

but by learning to love an imperfect person perfectly.