Phew, it’s been a while (I’ve been busy behind the scenes with selling our house and buying an apartment) so let’s dive in!
Hello from super sunny Copenhagen! Summer has officially arrived here in Denmark (1 June), and we are absolutely making the most of it!
I’ve been enjoying lots of sea dips with my Danish Besties, Vibeke and Helene. Sometimes first thing in the morning with our breakfast and sometimes at lunchtime with our picnic of ryebread sandwiches.
And there have, of course, been some Shenanigans with my lovely friend, Erika from America. Yesterday we finally managed to get together after a couple of weeks when we’ve been ships passing in the night… First we had a walk around the city and did some window shopping.
Then we sat under the shade of a parasol, with a chilled glass of rosé, watching the canal boats passing by at Gammel Strand. Nothing fancy. Just one of those lovely moments where you sit back and think, life is good!
The long summer evenings are probably my favourite thing about living in Denmark. At the moment it’s light until almost 11pm, which feels like a treat every single year (and I’ve lived here for 27 years). A payoff for getting through those long, dark winter months, ha ha! There’s a real buzz about the city at this time of year – it’s hard not to be in a good mood when the evenings seem to go on forever!
But I know this time of year can be a challenge when it comes to keeping up with routines. Suddenly your days are filled with summer parties, graduations, holidays, barbecues and all sorts of social events. Before you know it, the weeks are flying by, and you haven’t time to enjoy it all!
So, if you’re feeling a bit off track, overwhelmed or frazzled, don’t worry. You don’t have to do everything perfectly!
I’ve linked a video below that I think will really help if you’re needing a little motivation to stay on track over the summer months. Please look after yourself!
And I’ll be back with more news very soon. I’ve been busy learning a new skill recently, which has been both exciting and a little challenging. Woo hoo!
In the meantime , enjoy the sunshine if you’ve got it, make some lovely memories, and keep looking after yourself!
Hugs
Diane in Denmark
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Add Yours →How lovely to hear from you today! I was thinking of you as I was working in the garden this morning. Life is very busy, and I adhere to your mantra of “Put one foot in front of the other.” Happy Summer, Diane!
Happy summer, Diane! So good to hear from you and see the photos with your girlfriends. I am looking forward to hearing more about your recent adventures.
Hi Diane, I have been watching some of your old videos to get some motivation.
Lovely to see an email from you. ❤️ Take care,
Muesli Mary xxx
Same here, Mary! Currently rewatching the Get things done series waiting for our dear Diane to continue motivating us.
Yay! Your blog post brightened my day!! As always, thanks for the reminder about taking care of ourselves ❤️
So good to hear from you Diane with your rays of sunshine! I love the idea of sitting down with pen and paper to make a plan for the next day. I have a small business and make a paper list of clients to visit for the week but how important to also consider notes for other daily activities. Thank you and be well!
Diane, have you already moved? I recently moved, downsized tremendously, so I can relate!
So nice to hear from you! Enjoy this time of year!
Hi Diane,
I smiled when I saw your e-mail in my inbox! I knew you were planning to move, but I have missed you. Just yesterday, I watched an old video.
You look great. I hope your health issue is behind you now.
It is great that you decluttered a lot over the years so you would have less to pack and move. Still, moving is fun and stressful. It is good that you have your sea dips and friends as part of your regular routine.
I look forward to hearing about your new hobby or skill.
Lorraine
Those simple moments when you are present and appreciate just how good life can be are such a gift. I am grateful for your photo of one and all the sun! I hope it’s treats you all well and gives you the energy for the big move!
Nice to hear News from you❤️
Hi Diane:) It’s so wonderful to hear from you. I’ve been watching some of your past videos lately to gain some extra decluttering motivation. I wish you well and hope everything is going smoothly with your move. So exciting! I’m looking forward to future videos in your new home. Take care:)
👋everyone looks so summery and happy!
Its lovely to see you still enjoying the summer with friends, despite the craziness of moving 😉. I’m enjoying watching your old videos too 😀
Hi, I was thinking about of you. Glad you are having fun with your friends.
Happy Summer!!🌻🌻