Every once in a while I feel the need to reinvent my life. I want to kick off the shackles of the mundane and soar. 'Living la Vida Lise' means making every effort to live well. In order to live well, I surround myself with good friends, people who enjoy life. I ensure that my environment pleases me: fresh flowers, elegant furnishings, an original painting, a delicious glass of wine. I look for those sparkling moments, rather like looking for that interesting pebble on the beach. This blog is a reminder to me to pay attention, to keep looking for those sparkling moments.
This morning, the weather is gloomy. Again. I have an important meeting. I want to do well, so I take the extra time to prepare myself, selecting clothing that is rich, elegant with an edge. I'm daydreaming of sunny days in Italy. So today, I make a break from my usual routine of herbal tea at my desk. I walk to the local coffee shop and order a capuccino. I savour the richness of the coffee, closing my eyes and mentally placing myself in the town square of Sienna. It's true what they say about the quality of light in Tuscany. I want to recreate that feeling, visualize myself in the moment of what it means to me to live well. Don't ask if it is working. Just live it, with me.
