Monday, February 15, 2016

Monday Moments of Gratitude

I've been loving my bloggy buddy, Shaunacey's posts, Monday Moments of Gratitude.  And have been wanting to write one for a while and link up!  Today's the day.  Here are a few things I'm particularly grateful for these days!!



The quiet time spent reading and reflecting while participating in my Best Lent Ever.
Best Lent Ever


A sister who can cook! 
My sister and nieces came to spend Friday night with me and we had an early birthday celebration.  I was so glad with my sister came with her grocery bags.  She wanted to make me dinner rather than go out, because it was so cold.  I was secretly hoping she would choose this.  Because she's a great cook, it always something healthy, different and something I've never eaten! On Friday's menu...zucchini pasta with shrimp and scallops! I thoroughly enjoyed it and there were plenty of leftovers!! Regretting I didn't take a pic!  


Friends who make it a point to stay in touch.
I have been teaching at my school now for ten years.  Before I was there I was at another school for just 4.  In those 4 years I made a life long friend in Joanne.  She stayed at my first school until she retired about 5/6 ago.  On every day off we try to get together for lunch. Often times her sweet husband will come along.  I just love them both.  We have so much fun eating good food gossipping and laughing!!  Can't wait to see them today!
Christmas dinner!


Cancelled plans
I was looking forward to spending this weekend with my best friends. Celebrating birthdays and promotions, eating some good food, drinking lots and having a big ol' slumber party.  But on Saturday morning we got a text that my friend had the stomach virus.  Boooo!  So our plans were off. This was probably a blessing in disguise though, as this weekend was the coldest it's ever been (with wind chills of -40!)  And walking to train stations, and waiting on platforms and walking the streets of Huntington would not have been a good idea.  I was happy to be in my cozy house where I just listened to the wind whip outside and prayed that I didn't lose power...because, ya know, now that my plans were cancelled, I had no plans but to watch tv.  Oh and it also gave me the chance to cook my Hello Fresh meal!

Texts that make me laugh.  
Which I can't really share here!  LOL It's probably no surprise that I'm more of a texter than I am a talker!!  And sometimes I just read texts from my friend and laugh my head off!!  And that just makes me happy!! Cause even on the days when I don't see another living soul, I still find reasons to laugh!

Have a great Monday!!


5 comments:

  1. thanks sooooo much for linking up!!!!
    I can relate to the cancelled plans but how amazing is it, instead of being consumed by disappointment to enjoy the time, good for you for turning that around!!
    Simply Shaunacey

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  2. What a wonderful list! I'm thankful for phone dates that come from cancelled plans, a job that allows us to have one more day of family time, and a job that I adore. Have a great week pretty lady! xoxoxox Amanda

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  3. Thanks so much for suggesting Best Lent Ever. I signed up and really love it. I love weekends inside with nothing to do! Hope you have a great (and warmer) week!

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    1. Oh YAY Lana! So glad you signed up!! I am loving it so far...hope you do too!!

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  4. great post! I love cancelled plans too because I'm an introvert and always want to be home LOL

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