Counting my jelly beans and living in the present

The peonies are finally blooming in their full glory

Do you remember the video The Time You Have (In Jelly Beans)?

I have been trying to make each "jelly bean" count. Especially on weekends, when I have more control over my time.

I usually wake up around 4 AM, drink my coffee - no sugar, check a few websites and get motivated.

My most productive hours are until 11 AM, so I am on the run immediately after breakfast. This morning I made some fried fish balls (light tuna, bread crumbs, one egg, salt and black pepper), baked potatoes, and avocado-yogurt dip (seasoned with parsley, garlic, salt and black pepper).

 

The honeysuckle looks very exotic

After abandoning the kitchen at 7:10 AM, I visited the garden to take a few pictures. 

The flower images will keep me alive, sane, and hopeful in the depths of the next winter... 

Sweet William self-seeded in distant corners of my garden

The peonies will last probably a week only...I wish I could capture their smell as well

Have a great weekend!