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Category Archives: Thankful Tuesdays
Thankful Tuesday – Sunday Rhythm
I am not normally a routined sort of person, I grew up with a lot of routine and structure and well, busyness. I’m quite sure I packed 40 years into my first decade, which perhaps explains my level of exhaustion. As … Continue reading
Things Happening At My House Thursday
I suppose it is still Thursday somewhere in the world, so despite the fact it is well after midnight, I’m sticking with Thursday Where to begin… Today was a cruddy day, part of a really cruddy week, filled with things … Continue reading
Greatful, Thankful, Blessed
So much to be thankful for this week… A job interview tomorrow An awesome free book on yoga for beginners, free from my gym! I can not tell you the last time I bought any “stuff” – seriously it just … Continue reading
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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
Technically there are still 14 minutes left today so I thought I’d do my normal Tuesday post. Today I am simply head over heels grateful and blessed by my friend Michelle. She is that wonderful she deserves a post all to herself! … Continue reading
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Thankful Tuesday
I have so much to be thankful for this week! I’m thankful for… A safe flight! Not something I hope I ever take for granted! My airline which allowed me to bring extra baggage for no fee! A swimming pool … Continue reading
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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed…Canadian Edition
I am thankful I am Canadian and British. Best of both I tell ya; although I wouldn’t say no to US, NZ and Australian passports as well I am thankful for the Vinyl Cafe – seriously good homegrown radio, stories like … Continue reading
Thankful Tuesday – Love Where You Live
I am thankful to live in a country where I: Can practice my faith Am able to travel freely Have never ending access to health care, never ever having to worry about costs or insurance So many things to be thankful … Continue reading
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Thankful Tuesday – On A Thursday
I took this photo while en route to volunteering overseas, the sunset was just incredible! I have so much to be thankful for this week, I am blessed indeed! I am thankful for: The fact I am no longer chasing … Continue reading
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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
So much to be thankful for this week, it is a blessed life this life that I lead A friend who has just returned from 3 weeks in the US gave me two Toms natural deodorants which she bought for herself … Continue reading
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