Happy Place, Happy Space
It’s been a bit of a week: as much as I try to keep the news cycle out of my space, it’s been tough doing so as our Covid-19 numbers in Singapore begin to rise again, after some reprieve.
So I sought respite in running, in nature.
Gallop extension 
White-breasted Waterhen, Sundial Garden
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Reading your Joyful Posts brings me to my happy place. I hope having them in one place makes it easier for you to find when you need a bit of happy therapy, too.
If you would like to join in, ping back to this post and I will include you next week.
- Cadyluckleedy‘s Friday’s Foods of the World: brings us a delightful selection of drinks from around the world
- Carol Ann Siciliano‘s Delights: regals us with tales of white horse, a perfect afternoon’s springcleaning, two ducks, whirlybird seeds & an opposum.
- Deb’s World’s A Sunshiny, sparky bright day: commemorates her mother-in-law, Ruby’s, birthday
- Laurie Graves‘s Friday Favorites: gives us a progress peek at her moss garden
- Mr Ken’s guest post at NancyLoderick’sBlog: relates to us how he got started in DIY
- Natalie the Explorer‘s The Upside of April: views sakura blossoms & other beautiful sights in Toronto
- RestlessJo‘s Bright Memories: reminisces about a trip to Ercolano & recalls the awe of Vesuvius
- She Writes‘ Short Entry Series: reflects on words, on stories
- Thistles and Kiwis’This Week’s Small Pleasures: enjoys outings in sunshine
- Trent’s World‘s The Weekly Smile: has a close encounter with birds feeding on herring
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This post is my contribution to
- Weekend Sky hosted by Hammad Rais
- Water Water Everywhere hosed by PhotosByJez
- Weekend Coffee Share hosted by NatalieTheExplorer
Touring My Backyard 
Lovely views on your run and yes, it does help out in amazing way to free up the mind.
Thank you very much for sharing this lovely sky capture with my challenge 🙂
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Thank you for enjoying my views with me, and for hosting this challenge!
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Your photos were so pretty. I don’t run, but I definitely would enjoy a brisk walk.
https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2021/04/weekend-coffee-sharebuilding-house.html
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Thanks for coming by to visit Kristin, and for the encouraging comment!
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Running and nature are usually where I seek respite also. Beautiful photos!
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The universal attraction & healing of both these things! Thanks for visiting and for the encouragement, Laurie!
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Take care! We feel ya ~from your neighbors up North. xo
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Thanks Lani! Sending hugs your way!!!
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I’m sorry to hear your Covid numbers have risen. I hope it’s a blip, but in the meantime, enjoy the healing power of nature.
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We are certainly hoping it is a blip which will resolve itself. But preparing for the worse so that we don’t get caught off guard …
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That’s really sensible. When we had a couple of mini lock-downs at the beginning of the year, it was a really useful wake-up call for us.
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I thought it so admirable that NZ was so responsive – nip it in the bud!!! We should be locking down faster than we are doing … the numbers are just a little scary.
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😦 Governments are damned by some sector of society whatever they do.
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I know, right? I really don’t envy the folks who are doing this work right now – juggling so many considerations and getting all sorts of flak for it.
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Absolutely. I don’t envy them.
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Nature is a good place to find respite from COVID… I know I have.
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We are the lucky ones to have access to green spaces! Appreciate your visit and response!
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Yes, we are lucky. I even though it is easy to become sad in these strange times there are people far worse off than us. I try to constantly remind myself of that .
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That is so true. So many are struggling right where we are.
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Being in nature and staying physically active are good for our mental health during this pandemic. Thank you, Ju-Lyn, for the mention and your #weekendcoffeeshare.
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Absolutely!
Thank you for bringing light & joy to this space!
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Nature is the best medicine. I hope things get better there in Singapore soon.
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Thank you! Appreciate so much the good wishes!
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Nature never disappoints. Just keep on running. May you always have a peaceful mind and great day ahead.
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Indeed!
Have a peaceful week ahead!
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Lovely images Ju-Lyn
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Thank you for sharing in my delight, Sue!
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Yay!!
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I was interested to read about cases of Covid in Singapore on the rise, This week, Singapore overtook New Zealand as the ‘safest’ place to be, because of a higher vaccination rate. Interesting!
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Just demonstrates again that the interpretation of statistics is not always consistent or absolute!
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Thank you so much for the inclusion, Ju-Lyn! 🙂 🙂 The bright pattern of life is just starting to resume here, but we are well aware that opening our doors to tourists and mingling has a price. But the alternative is just as bad.
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I hear you, Jo! It is a tough balancing act right now for many places!
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Beautiful, calming images, Ju-Lyn 😃
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Thanks so much Jez! Appreciate your encouragement!
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You’re very welcome 😃
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Unfortunately, Covid-19 keeps rearing it’s ugly head. Hope it’s soon under control where you live. As always, thanks for the mention.
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Sigh. It’s tough everywhere, I know. I guess we can only do the best we can to make the best of it.
Always welcome in this space, Laurie!
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Thanks, Ju-Lyn!
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I find myself not listening to the news much anymore. I want to stay informed, but some days it is just too much. Nature and running are a good way to take a break from everything. Love the pictures.
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You get how I feel. It’s tricky balancing between staying informed and keeping sane. Better to focus on the things that make us happy.
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I agree completely.
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