Adding Some New to the Old

A few weeks ago I realized something:  every evening before I go to bed, I have the exact same routine. After I put on my pajamas, I head into the bathroom.  I pull my hair into a pony tail  using the hair elastic I've left in it's spot from the night before.  I then brush my teeth.  Washing my face comes after that.  I take out my earrings and place them in the dish with the other earrings, from which I will choose a new pair tomorrow.  Pony tail elastic out, place it back in the right hand corner of the bathroom counter.  I sneak down the hall to check both of our children: first our daughter, then our son.  Back to our room, under the covers, apply the lip balm I keep on my sidetable always.  Lights out.

Routines are good and comforting.  Discovering new things is good too and after realizing my nighttime habits, I determinedly set out this past week to watch, read, eat, admire and make some new things!

I read a paper I don't usually read.

I watched not one but two wonderful (I highly recommend them!) documentaries.

We ordered a take-out dinner from my chef friend and neighbor, who offers a few of us a meal-making service.

Charlotte created a new piece of art at her Thursday class for us to admire at home.

I had a brainstorm one night and got busy trying something new at the art desk:  painting on fabric!

I've already turned these originals into special somethings...more on that soon!

Aren't daily rituals and habits funny?  What are some things you catch yourself doing without noticing it?  Maybe you get dressed in a particular order?  Cook and serve a favorite meal?  Drive somewhere?  Funny!