Smiles are free

Today I was given the choice of mugs when I arrived at Gingerbreadland. I chose this one as it made me smile.

I’ve been complimented many times on my smile. I’m a very smiley person it seems. I remember a former work colleague telling me that he knew when things weren’t going well as I stopped smiling. He said it unnerved him when my smile vanished. He said it was a very good barometer.

First mugs

This is my first mug. My parents bought it for me in Germany after I was born. It’s stamped Schirnding, Bavaria. They’ve kept it all these years. My Dad found it when he was clearing some stuff and kept it for me.

It’s tiny. Definitely more expresso than latte. Good job I’m more of an expresso girl.