weekly gratitude: seventh edition

{failed attempt for a christmas card photo 2009 | lennon's "i just bit chris on his face" smirk creeped me out}

in all honesty it's been a rough week. this process of reflecting on my gratitude means more to me during weeks like this.

things i'm thankful for this week:

• a weekend visiting my sister and brother-in-law in grand rapids, michigan! i love spending time with family, and really enjoyed our time in michigan. 
• dinner dates with my momma; she has so much wisdom about life, and i'm so thankful that we're able to connect the way that we do.
• hubby making me go to the gym even when i didn't want to (you were right, it did make me feel better).
• reading chic-lit books via the kindle; it literally puts me to sleep every night.
• sunshine. spring is so close ... come on! 
• borders going out of business in chicago; well i'm not thankful for their bankruptcy, i am thankful for the amazing deals!

xoxo

Weekly Gratitude: Seventh Edition

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{failed attempt for a christmas card photo 2009 | lennon's "i just bit chris on his face" smirk creeped me out}

in all honesty it's been a rough week. this process of reflecting on my gratitude means more to me during weeks like this.

things i'm thankful for this week:

• a weekend visiting my sister and brother-in-law in grand rapids, michigan! i love spending time with family, and really enjoyed our time in michigan. 
• dinner dates with my momma; she has so much wisdom about life, and i'm so thankful that we're able to connect the way that we do.
• hubby making me go to the gym even when i didn't want to (you were right, it did make me feel better).
• reading chic-lit books via the kindle; it literally puts me to sleep every night.
• sunshine. spring is so close ... come on! 
• borders going out of business in chicago; well i'm not thankful for their bankruptcy, i am thankful for the amazing deals!

xoxo

in this twilight

{florence and the machine - cosmic love | live on KEXP}

do you ever have days where you feel un-inspired/un-motivated? today was one of those days. a day where i had to convince myself it was worth my energy to get dressed for the day. pathetic.

my little trick to make the bleak days better is to listen and look for beauty. sometimes it's enough to get me through the day. her voice is simply one of the most beautiful i've ever heard. after watching this performance (maybe half a dozen times ... but who's counting?) i always feel better.

xoxo

In This Twilight

http://youtu.be/_gMq3hRLDD0
 

{florence and the machine - cosmic love | live on KEXP}

do you ever have days where you feel un-inspired/un-motivated? today was one of those days. a day where i had to convince myself it was worth my energy to get dressed for the day. pathetic.

my little trick to make the bleak days better is to listen and look for beauty. sometimes it's enough to get me through the day. her voice is simply one of the most beautiful i've ever heard. after watching this performance (maybe half a dozen times ... but who's counting?) i always feel better.

xoxo

weekly gratitude: sixth edition

things i'm thankful for this week

• cupcakes; specifically cupcakes from molly's cupcakes. they're de-lish.
• birthdays - i love celebrating loved ones' birthdays. since my husband and my sister share a birthday, it's a double-whammy!
• good hair days; i know this sounds shallow, but sometimes good hair days just make your day!
• melting snow
• the "spring" smell in the air reminding me that spring is (literally) just around the corner
• evening runs with hubby
• costco specials; 12 freshly baked bagels for $5?! YES!

xoxo