my cup is filled to the brim by summerfield

my cup is filled to the brim

last weekend, there was a lady at the waterfront asking people if they feel blessed and why. (lesson 1, if you don't want to be interviewed randomly on the street, do not look the person in the eye, or smile.) the people ahead of me were rather brusque and brushed her off. but i smiled at her and guess what, she asked, rather nicely so i had to say something nice, too.

do you feel you have a good life?

my reply, more or less, to my recollection, was that yes, i've had a lot of blessings in my life - my parents, their wisdom no matter that they did not have much schooling; the education they strived to give me and the lesson that i can do more out of that scant education they were able to provide; my friends, my job. i live in Canada, one of the best countries in the world (cliché, i know), that even though i am not as moneyed as i would have wanted, that at least i continue to have a chance to be.

in love?
that one is under advisement. :-P

if i will weigh the good and the bad in my life, i would say for every failure, for every heartache, there has always been a lesson learned and a couple of successes to match each one. yes, my cup is filled with blessings.

over at five plus two, this week's theme is gratitude. why not join us? tag your selfie fiveplustwo-gratitude.

thank you for your kind visits and comments, and for your very generous favs; they are greatly appreciated.
Love the bokeh effect. Beautiful shot.
December 8th, 2016  
superb shot and light
December 8th, 2016  
Most excellent! You are blessed. Glad you know it.
December 8th, 2016  
Beautiful portrait and I love your attitude
December 8th, 2016  
What are you doing, Vikki - I know I have replied to this photo - or is just me being confused and forgetful!
December 8th, 2016  
Super shot and self portrait
December 8th, 2016  
loooooooooooooooooooovely!!!
December 8th, 2016  
Very clever, an instant fav - great use of bokeh and b&w.
December 8th, 2016  
Love this
December 8th, 2016  
@maggiemae - sorry dahling! yes, you did comment on the coloured version of this photo which was posted on the five plus two album. didn't mean to confuse you. cheers!
December 8th, 2016  
Always good to pause and be grateful. I love your self-portrait and the overflowing glowing cup.
December 9th, 2016  
Wow love the bokeh, beautiful in b&w!
December 9th, 2016  
Grateful for the opportunity to see through your eyes! And how do you do this bokeh???
December 9th, 2016  
Nice to see you enjoying a nice cup of bokeh there.
December 9th, 2016  
Well said in words and picture!
December 9th, 2016  
So beautifully put! And an excellent picture to accompany the words. I count my blessings daily. I strive to find something positive everyday
December 9th, 2016  
@granagringa - this is the best time to make bokehs as little lights are everywhere, focus on the nearest object with the lights in the background. there's quite a few tutorials on youtube for bokeh photography. thanks!
December 9th, 2016  
You're drinking something sparkling? Those bubbles are getting everywhere. ;)
December 9th, 2016  
Fantastic capture, Vikki, absolutely beautiful capture and sentiments. Fav
December 9th, 2016  
you have a cup half full attitude girlfriend and I just love it. Following you the last 5 years I know a little of all you've endured. What a perfect photo to go with your writing.
December 9th, 2016  
this is very nice. wonderful
December 10th, 2016  
@summerfield thanks..and you just gave me somethingelse to be grateful for!!!
December 10th, 2016  
Blessed- yes in so many ways- and you gave me one of them!
December 11th, 2016  
super shot and story too
December 11th, 2016  
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