"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time."

- John Lubbock 

Jen Louden, author of the "The Comfort Queen" and so much more, recently wrote some lines that really resonate with me: "what we know, deep down, is that creative joy is the fuel we need to do all those other things in a way that makes us feel alive, and makes everyone around us feel loved, inspired and nourished. Have you made time for your creative joy, lately?"

I have been making time every day to exercise, which is good for me, yet it is not easy to take that time.

It feels like it takes away from my 'productive' work time, and reduces the already rare chances of finding time to be quietly reflective, which I really need and enjoy. Then again, as I become physically stronger I also become more mentally focused. My team sees me as calmer and more confident, which are both really good things. So maybe it IS reducing time spent in those other areas, and maybe that is really just fine.

We have many members of our customer family who come in for a quiet break. They are with themselves (notice I did not say 'by themselves'. To say I was by myself sounds woeful; I would rather be with myself. After all, I'm fun to be with!) and they come to enjoy a favorite coffee drink and a meal, or a snack. I can see their faces relax; they are refueling their spirits.

It is truly a gift and an honor, that we are a part of that special moment for each of them. I love my job!

What do you do to make time for your creative joy? What do you do that is just for you? Do you find it difficult to schedule your self-time in? With Summer weather here I challenge you to treat your self to some quality time each day. Just try it for July and August, maybe 30 minutes a day, just for you. Let me know what happens!

 

 

We can't wait to see you here!

~Monica

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"If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good."

— Dr. Seuss

What's Happening? Hot Stuff!!

Monica's is CLOSED Wednesday July 4 & Thursday July 5

When we re-open on Friday we will have a new computer system in place that will help us take your orders faster and more efficiently. Our goal is to help you move through the line faster and we hope this is a great answer for us!

Friday Night Wine Down! Friday July 20, 4-6 pm

Wine Tasting!
Taste some fabulous wines and enjoy light appetizers to go with them! Open house, come as you are, and we would love it even more if you brought some donations for the food bank. Every taster (that's YOU) gets entered to win a $20 gift certificate.

Bakery Happy Hour!

Happy Hour is the last hour of business Every Day!

Monday-Friday at 5 and Saturdays at 3

Any leftover pastries & bread are half off, as well as all coffee drinks! We always update Twitter & Facebook if we start Happy Hour early, which happens on occasion. Come on in & get happy!

Here Comes the Bride! On Saturday July 14th our Kayla is getting married to a very lucky guy!

Congratulations Kayla & Levi!

"May the sun bring you new energies by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night,
May the rain wash away any worries you may have,
And the breeze blow new strength into your being,
And then, all the days of your life,
May you walk gently through the world,
and know its beauty and yours."

Every Tuesday 10-4: Silverdale Farmer's Market In the Port parking lot across the street from Monica's ... Mark will be there with goodies! Enjoy a list with info for every Farmer's Market in our area!

Monica's is closed Saturday July 28th

due to Whaling Days. Mark will be at the festival with cookies, and we are available for catering that day.

 

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Monica & Mark Downen,

at your service