Back, in a sense, although not quite back in another (the sense in which one can string together coherent thoughts in an easy fashion, obviously). Yesterday morning was a balmy 12 degrees when the dog and I woke, so we broke our break, and headed back to the city for a few days. Who wants to build a fire in (almost) mid-January? Not me, least not on my lonesome. I may be good at being alone - I excel at it in fact - but sometimes it's nice to have company other than the scruffy canine kind.
Actually, the impending summer cold (hail is battering the windows as I type - oh, the irony) made me chicken out. That and the need to get this year well and truly underway. I'm ready to be back.
Almost.
We've eaten very, very well, I must say, though it's been not our usual style, but the moment everyone was gone both Peter and I fell upon simple, vegan fare. Brown rice, as I've noted before, fixes everything. Tofu, grated carrot, thin half-moons moons of biodynamically grown cucumber on the side. All of that feels somehow right after a period of indulgence, and I love that returning-to-normal feeling. I'm sure my younger self would have mocked such thinking, but man, I am SO looking forward to routine.
Happy 2012, all. Let's raise a glass of sparkling water to getting back to it.
Welcome back! Me too, except, the indulgence has been the past 4.5 months. I'm a little excited about starting work on Monday!
Posted by: Pauline | January 11, 2012 at 07:22 PM
happy new year lucy - hope you have a good one - wonderful evocative photos - the cold weather today was terrible - our cubby hut was blown over - now that is just too much wind!
Posted by: Johanna GGG | January 11, 2012 at 08:45 PM
Agreed Lucy - I think routine solves nearly as many problems as brown rice, so the two together will be dynamite.
Happy New Year to you!
Posted by: Sophie | January 12, 2012 at 03:59 AM
You are such a hippy ;) LOVE that second shot. Happy New Year to you darling Lucy! x
Posted by: Jessica | January 12, 2012 at 08:32 AM
pauline: so true!
johanna: and a happy new year to you guys - cubby blown over! oy. it was crazy wild weather. let's hope it's back to summer soon...
sophie: best combination on earth indeed...happy new year to all of your clan, too.
jess: heh. SO true...and to you, a fabulous 2012, my friend. x
Posted by: Lucy | January 12, 2012 at 09:53 AM
I do love spontaneity, but equally adore returning home post-adventure to my own bed, my own bathtub, my own kitchen...
Posted by: Denise | Chez Danisse | January 12, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Good grief, 12 degrees? I was wondering why you were back from the country and now I *totally* understand. What is happening to our summer this year?
Brown rice, tofu, grated carrot - sounds heavenly I think.
I've been on holidays for the last 3 weeks, which has been brilliant (and I've read SO MUCH). However over the last few days i've found myself looking forward to some focus and routine. I'm going to enjoy the last few days, but also look forward to next week as well.
Posted by: kathryn elliott | January 13, 2012 at 11:02 AM
That last picture - I hadn't seem it before. It's stunning, Lucy.
PS I'm very happy to get some routine back too. xx
Posted by: Wendy | January 14, 2012 at 09:48 AM
Man, brown rice and carrot cravings? I hear you. After the lengthy over-eating festival of Yule/New Year, I couldn't wait to get back home and eat just plain, clean things. Water with lemon; salad on wholemeal bread; sliced capsicum and tomato. Welcome back!
Posted by: bethini | January 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM
I hear you on getting back to simple routine and simple fare. Hurrah for nourishing food that makes you feel alive and well. Happy 2012 to you and here's to a great year ahead and to simple, beautiful things!
Posted by: Georgia | January 17, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Lucy, these are so beautiful. I love the pink and green.... and that light mmmm.
Posted by: Sophie | February 25, 2012 at 09:45 AM