April Day Brighteners....day 25...Picnic In Style

"Picnic in Style"

When was the last time you had a picnic? For me, picnics bring to mind memories of summer, lots of food, enjoying the outdoors, and gathering with friends and family, plus a few ants tossed in. They can also be quiet times in the garden, having a snack and listening to the birds.

I like the idea of picnics as it means doing something a little out of the ordinary, changing things up a bit. Novelty is what adds the interest and variation to the everyday experience. Somehow, it was more fun to eat sitting on a colorful blanket on the grass (or the adjustable blanket if it was at the beach) in the shade under some giant tree, dragonflies buzzing overhead.

When my kids were little, I'd often suggest a picnic and it was met with big cheers. They'd all scamper off in search of everything we needed to have a great picnic- blankets, snacks and of course, the really important stuff like a jump rope, ball or little trucks and cars. If it looked like rain (or snow), we set up our picnic somewhere in the house. Any way we had that picnic, it was something that appealed to us in a big way and made the day more fun.

Whatever a picnic means for you, allow yourself to enjoy one this week, either by yourself, with a pet, or with others. Choose a setting, bring a few nibbles, enjoy the experience. 

Choose to delight yourself.