Wednesday 25 July 2012

(Random Things for) Thankful Thursday

Because I am writing this on Wednesday night, I am anticipating Kate's Thankful Thursday post (not that she ever lets us down !!!!).

This week I am thankful for :

- a cold which I woke up with this morning because it gives me a chance to get rid of it before we go on holiday in two weeks time.

- the granadilla's my folks gave me to add to the plain yoghurt I bought (despite the fact that they gave me about 25 and I only have 500ml of yoghurt !!!!)

- the wonderful birthday I had on Saturday and the lovely presents I received

- an impromptu dinner out last night with A where we got to talk about his job offers

- the fact that there are 6 companies trying to get him to join them when the company he currently works for closes it's doors

- a car which has nearly 200,000kms on the clock but is still reliable and great to drive

- blogging, twitter and facebook friends who are so supportive and caring

- only 10 days of work until we leave for NZ (or 11 if you count the Saturday that I think I will have to work to get everything done before I go !!!)

- the opportunity to meet other bloggers next Saturday

- the courage (that I hope I will have on the day) to go out and meet above bloggers

- this opportunity to reflect on what I am thankful for rather than concentrating on what is annoying / irritating / p*ssing me off !

What are you thankful for this week ?

TFTD :  Be honest.  Kiss those you love.  Say "Thank you", "I love you" and "You did a great job" to someone each day.  Love your life and what you have been given, it is not accidental - search for your purpose and do it the best that you can.  Dreaming does matter - it allows you to become that which you aspire to be.  Forgive - it frees the soul.  Recognise the special people you have been blessed to know.

28 comments:

  1. That trip has come around quick, my car is also nearly done 200,000 but still love it :)

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    1. Yes Jackie - it just seems like a couple of weeks ago that we started to talk about it and now it is nearly here - can't wait (well I can but I can't if you know what I mean !!!)
      Have a great day !
      Me

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  2. Ohhhhhhh I SUCK! i missed your birthday :( Happy Birthday lovely for Saturday. I have been so absent the past few weeks and I am just playng catch up now. I am so sorry to hear you are sick but super glad as you say you have the chance to shake this off before you go away. And all those job offers for A - he must be one pretty special guys, which we kinda know anyway as you picked him lol.
    I hope this week has been a much better one for you hun.
    Sending lots of belated Birthday love xxx

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    1. LOL Sonia - it's all good - I wouldn't have expected you to know when my birthday was !!!!!
      Thanks - this week has been better - the meds are definitely starting to kick in and I am feeling heaps better on the mood swing side of things - head is really stuffy - hoping those meds kick in soon too !!!
      Have a great Friday !
      Me

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  3. First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! It sounds like you had a great day!

    I am thankful for the time I got to spend last weekend with an old friend. We never get to see each other but I was able to make an impromptu trip to the northern part of the state to meet up with her. We had a great time!

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    1. Thanks Di - I LOVE catch ups like that - especially when they are out of the blue. Glad you had such a good time.
      Have a great day !
      Me

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  4. You will be fine for Saturday! If you could cope with us... and Roller Derby... all in one night... you'll be a shoe in!! ;)

    Great list! :D
    xxXOoo

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    1. LOL Carmen - thank you ! I was looking through your photos last night and saw a whole bunch more - they are lovely !!!
      Have a great evening !
      Me

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  5. Yes, yes you'll be fine next Saturday you'll feel as though you're amongst friends. Looking forward to meeting you.

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    1. Thanks Trudie - looking forward to putting faces to blogs !!!
      Have a great day !
      Me

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  6. I don't know what "TFTD" means..but I love it :)

    You have SO much to be thankful for..LOVED reading your list!!!
    Happy belated birthday pretty!! ox

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    1. Hi Cami - TFTD = Thought For The Day. I think sometimes we get bogged down with all the big stuff that is happening (or not happening) - it is good to be able to think of the small things that I am thankful for !
      Have a great day !
      Me

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  7. Let's hear it for faithful cars that just keep on going! :-) I hope you shake that cold swiftly... the countdown to NZ is on!

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    1. Oh yes Lisa !!!!
      Have a great day - hope you managed to get rid of the 4711 smell !!!
      Me

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  8. Glad to hear you had a lovely birthday!

    You have a fantastic list of things to be thankful for.

    I assume TFTD is 'Thought For The Day'? Even if it doesn't mean that, I love it!

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    1. Thanks - you are right - it is Thought For The Day - glad you liked it !
      Have a great day !
      Me

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  9. What a lovely list. It's so nice to stop every now and then and just reflect on the blessings we have in our day to day lives. Happy birthday xx

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    1. Thanks Catherine - it is good to remember the little things in the hurry and scurry of everyday life when the big things can become a little overwhelming.
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  10. Happy belated Birthday! :) Hope you have fun next week!

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    1. Thanks Jocelyn - have a great weekend.
      Love, hugs and positive energy !
      Me

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  11. oh Have fun in NZ.. I miss my home country!! hoping to get back next year!!!

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    1. Thanks Yvette - we plan to have a great time. We landed up buying me a goose down jacket last weekend as A is worried I am going to be cold !!
      Have a great weekend - love, hugs and positive energy.
      Me

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  12. Happy birthday! And I hope you'll be blogging about your trip to NZ, how exciting! By the way, what's a granadilla?

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    1. Thanks Kelly - I will definitely be blogging about NZ probably when we get back depending on how much it costs for Internet connection over there.
      Sorry - sometimes I forget - granadillas are passion fruits !!!
      Have a great weekend.
      Me

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  13. Hi! I'm a new follower came over from First Day of my Life, Thankful Thursday link up. :)

    Great list and 6 job offers! That is such a blessing!

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    1. Thanks Anna - yes, 6 companies chasing him is good and bad as it seems to have made it harder for him t make a decision !!!!
      Have a great weekend.
      Me

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  14. Happy Belated birthday, so glad you are feeling better and that the illness will pass in time for a lovely holiday.

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  15. Love all of these reasons to be grateful and wishing you a belated happy birthday!

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