52 weeks of blessings;

51/52

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I still can’t believe that I’m a little more than one week away from the end of the year and that I’ve actually stuck with the “52 weeks of blessings” project!  I can’t wait to review the posts and see the progress I’ve made while reminding myself of all that was good or teachable this year.  It’s been quite a ride, but it’s not over yet so let me get to this week’s blessings:

  • Starting the week with a visit to a new dentist who was very upfront with regards to costs and procedures etc.  For the most part, my teeth are great, but the two that the dentist I’m leaving ignored are developing issues and will cost me a pretty penny to correct.  Despite that, I’m really grateful to my co-worker, Diane L, who recommended her dentist and so far I’m pretty please by his honesty.
  • Receiving a wonderful swap package from my Knit Picks Swap group partner.  After a trip to the dentist and to the radiologist, it was a delightful surprise to meet in my office.  Wrapped So Nicely
  • Dinner with my cousin at the legendary brick oven pizza spot: Patsy’s Pizzeria.  Good times, good food, family love.  😀   I was especially grateful for this since dinner with my partner in crime — Sabs — came at the end of a particularly difficult work day.  

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  • A trip to Urban Outfitters that ended with a mug that gave me some extra holiday happy!  Wanna see?     source

How absolutely adorable is that?

  • Being almost over the ickies.  I’m so grateful to be almost feeling like my normal self.  This bout of the ickies was truly horrible. 😦
  • Being able to take some time out this week to reflect, to think about what I need to do and who I want to be in 2014.  Next year’s going to be interesting.  I can feel it in my bones already and I’m kinda excited even if I’m a little scared.

I hope you each had a wonderful week and cheers for a great upcoming one!!!  😀

50/52: The Spirit of Christmas Edition

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This week, I’m grateful for:

  • creating my own Christmas traditions.
  • embracing past Christmas traditions.  Like still putting out my Santa teddy-bear.  My brothers gave me this cutie pie when I was 17 years old to add to my collection of teddies.  He’s traveled with me to multiple countries and looks as good as the day I got him … and that’s a very long time ago. 😉  Even if he was ratty, I’d still put him out.  My brothers were so young back then but they pooled their piggy bank funds together to get him for me.  That makes him all the more special.
  • being able to take the time to feed myself well during this very busy time.  Chowder was the perfect complement for a snowy day.
  • the love of reading my parents instilled in me since I was a child.  All my “kiddos” will be receiving books from me this Christmas.  I even threw two in there for me.  Can you guess which ones? 😉
  • the beginnings of first real snow of the season.  Made for a very cozy Saturday.
  • snatches of Christmas around my apartment.
  • being able to celebrate the birth of Christ and not get carried away by consumerism.  Or at least, try my best not to.  Christmas is so much more than what is material.

With less than two weeks away from Christmas, I know things must be getting super busy for everyone.  I’m hoping that you all are having great weeks despite the busyness of the season and here’s to a great upcoming one.  Off to go write up my cards! (Yes … I know … super late!)