The first item on today’s gratitude list is a rather silly one, I’ll admit – but I’m going to share it anyway. I’m grateful that I was able to leave the house yesterday in my Converse – instead of boots – for the first time in, quite literally, MONTHS! (I’m not sure I can clearly convey just how sick and tired I am of my boots, and of the necessity of wearing them every single time I want to go out… but perhaps those of you living in similar climates will get what I’m saying.)
Of course I realize there are no guarantees, especially in this part of the country, and that there could very well be more snow on the ground before proper Spring weather arrives for good… but I’ll take these happy shoes-not-boots moments whenever I’m able to get them!
Hope you’ll join me in this week’s Gratitude Linkup!
(If you’d like a bit of background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup, check out this post.)
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
- Write and post an entry in your own blog containing your gratitude list for a moment in time.
- Share the URL to your gratitude blog post by clicking the “add your link” button at the end of this post and filling out the information.
- Share the Gratitude Linkup with your blog readers by clicking the “get the InLinkz code” link at the end of this post and copy/pasting the appropriate code into your gratitude blog post.
- Visit some of the blogs listed in the Gratitude Linkup and comment on their posts.
My Gratitude List
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- Having at least one cat (in this case, Grisabella) who is a quiet dream when a visit to the vet for a checkup necessitates a ride in the car. (She could certainly give Felix a few lessons in tranquility!)
- Knowing that our cats will always be in excellent hands with their wonderful, caring vet in a clean, well-equipped, professional office.
- Sunshine and cloudless blue skies.
- Discovering a comfortable neighbourhood pub within walking distance of our house. (Yummiest fish and chips I’ve had in awhile!)
- Generous, helpful, accommodating friends.
- Helping our team WIN at trivia this week!
- Getting the giggles.
- The long-awaited arrival of Spring, and with it some genuinely Spring-like weather.
- Free tickets from a great friend to join her in seeing a hilarious comedian, and the laughter and hilarity that ensued.
- The technology that allows us to catch up with our favourite TV shows and movies on our own schedule.
- A trio of cats that give us a really good laugh nearly every day.
- The power of words, particularly when they are used for good.
- Coming up with a theme for my April blog posts, and feeling incredibly excited and eager about getting started with the challenge.
- Those moments when I’m able to laugh at myself when I make a mistake, instead of beating myself up about it or being consumed with embarrassment.
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Laura it is not silly at all. A lot of times change of attire/shoes does help! And you have a very interesting theme for A-Z looking forward to April already
Richa Singh recently posted… I am a husband, what is your superpower?
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March 23, 2014
Me too! I need to do some practice tangling beforehand – I don’t think I can wait for April!
Laurel Regan recently posted… 100 Words: An Elderly Couple
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March 23, 2014
I feel grateful for the nice weather too. I am really hoping we can hope Tuesdays snow storm away:)
Have a great Sunday.
Doreen McGettigan recently posted… Drum Roll Please, The A-to-Z Challenge Theme Reveal is Today
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March 23, 2014
I saw that on the forecast too, and am totally with you on the hope!
Laurel Regan recently posted… 100 Words: An Elderly Couple
I am grateful to have come across these gratitude lists. They,be made me realize there is so much to be thankful for
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March 24, 2014
I’m glad you stopped by!
Laurel Regan recently posted… 100 Words: An Elderly Couple
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March 23, 2014
Ah, with the shoes-not-boots on you know it’s spring
And that’s a great feeling. Looking forward reading your April themed posts! I participated last year and have played with the idea to join in but not sure I can be as devoted and follow through right now. Best of luck and have fun.
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March 24, 2014
Thank you! I’m looking forward to it.
Laurel Regan recently posted… 100 Words: An Elderly Couple
Wonderful gratitude list. I can relate to being grateful for not wearing boots. It actually felt good to not wear boots and change shoes a few days this week. Congratulations on the trivia win!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 24, 2014
Thank you, Kathy!
Laurel Regan recently posted… 100 Words: An Elderly Couple
This is great! I’ll be linking up!
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March 24, 2014
Excellent! So glad you stopped by!
Laurel Regan recently posted… 100 Words: An Elderly Couple
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March 25, 2014
Yay! Another gratitude post! I love these types of posts. And yours has all kinds of wonderful stuff.
Thanks for sharing! I will be back tomorrow to check out your A to Z theme reveal.
Carrie-Anne Foster recently posted… Ticked Off Tuesday – Are You Ready For This?
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March 25, 2014
Thanks for stopping by, Carrie-Anne – nice to see you!
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