Work Space

I love working at home. I teach my kids here. My husband and I also sometimes give lessons at home to those who want to learn English. We hope to make a decent, comfortable room for our children and students to study.

I also do most of my writing, reading and studying here. So I am wishing for a space for myself during the quiet hours of the day where I can recollect my thoughts, write them down and reflect on them. I am looking forward to a nice desk with a comfy chair, and a pretty lamp too. I want lots of of natural light and spaces for my books. A blackboard would be a nice touch as well.

Here are some ideas that may work.

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At the moment, this is my made up haven for myself. It's works well for me for now.

That's right. It's a window ledge. It has lots of natural light and it works perfectly for me now. I just draw the curtains to hide my stuff from very curious and restless tiny hands when I am not working.

You can create a space for yourself anywhere where you can be comfortable. Some suggestions may be converting a closet into a work space, or an unused vanity table and moving it into a corner, adding just some personal touches like hanged photos or a bowl of freshly picked flowers. 

Creating a Haven

This blog is all about living modestly--- at home, in dress, in finances, in lifestyle. All around we are encouraged to 'flaunt it', 'show it', and display whatever we've got (and even what we don't have) ostentatiously.

However, one of my favorite passages in the Bible says: "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Fret not about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." (Philippians 4:4-6) We are encouraged to live simple and modest lives, for the reason that God's light within us may shine supreme.

In creating a haven for ourselves, we don't need to waste resources or spend money foolishly just to satisfy whatever takes our fancy. There is an economical and creative way in obtaining that, which you will find out is more satisfactory than just giving in to your whims.

Living modestly doesn't mean that we will renounce quality, beauty and style. Rather, it is a vow to live creatively and unpretentiously with good taste, but without squandering or getting into debt.

This blog is meant to remind me that there is always a better choice. And I hope that in this space you will find that choice more attractive and tasteful than the flamboyant offerings of this world.