Today in Cleveland (even though there is still a bit of snow on the ground) it is almost 60 DEGREES. It was 30 last night!
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and I cannot wipe the goofy grin of my face.
Today, I’m thankful for the sunshine. And I plan on showing my thanks by taking the afternoon off to go on a bike ride with my Mister. Don’t worry, I’ll be following my safety tips!
What are you doing to enjoy the weather today?
My brother’s birthday is this Sunday, and what better way to celebrate than with a blogpost dedication. I mean, can you think of a greater honor?! 
It’s no secret that my family is the greatest — and my brother is obviously a huge factor in our equation of perfection. I am so proud of him and the man he has become.
I’m thankful for my brother because…
He does the best It’s Pat impression
He’s the reason I know all the lines to The Mouse and the Motorcycle and The Brave Little Toaster
He puts me in my place
He’s always been my partner in crime — between spying on neighbors to “begging” for money (don’t ask)
He always believed my over-embellishments. Like that potato chip popple actually creates potato chips when left unattended.
He let me dress him up like a little pilgrim every.single.Thanksgiving. (I was Pocahontas, of course!)
He NEVER missed one of my plays
Even though he could kick my ass, he still let me think I was just as good as him in karate
But most of all… because he makes me a better person, sister and friend.
Happy Birthday, JAZZY!!!
I love you
What are some of your favorite memories with your siblings? Why are you thankful for them? How many do you have?
Happy Thankful Thursday!
Let’s close our eyes, step away from our “to-do-lists” and take a moment and think about what we are thankful for this week.
I’ll kick it off. This week I’m thankful for…
the sunshine, even in its scarceness
good books (recently finished Goldengrove, Belong to me and now reading on mystic lake.)
big ideas and how quickly they inspire
yummy flavor combinations
the extra sleep the Mister and I have been getting by going to bed early (makes all the difference!)
dry shampoo — cuz sometimes a morning shower just isn’t gonna happen
my family — and the fact that my grandma is OK after her emergency hospital visit this week ;(
SPRING – and that it is JUST sround the corner — can you feel it?
my city, Cleveland, and that we’re all giving the middle finger to Forbes
What are you grateful for this week? Why should you be giving thanks?
Good morning, everyone!
Happy Thursday! To those of you who are new to the blog (take a moment to read a bit more about me), each Thursday we reflect back on our weeks and call the good times and cherished moments to the forefront. These things can be as small as being thankful for a kind stranger or as big as getting a new job! I encourage all of you to take a few minutes to recognize everything you might have otherwise overlooked this week.
Sometimes I dive deep into one particular topic or item, and other times I make a list. Today feel like a day for a list, doesn’t it?
This week, I am thankful for…
My Valentine, and the simple fact that we don’t need a special day to celebrate our love (even though it’s nice!)
The tweeps who got my back yesterday with the twoll (twitter troll)
The movie Enchanted – because it started my week off brilliantly – you must watch this! Kinda cheesy, but perfect in every way.
My new Williams Sonoma All-Clad Stainless Steel Fry-pan and Sauteuse my mom got me for V-day! This will make all my cooking at home a lot more fun!
A new episode of Grey’s Anatomy tonight!
All of you! My amazing readers who engage in the conversation and the bloggers who make me so proud to be part of the online community <3
The energy I managed to muster up every morning this week at 5:30 A.M., when I headed to the gym (in the bitter cold!)
The sunshine I see peeking through the clouds this morning
What are you thankful for this week?
Valentine’s Day. You either love it or hate it, right? Haters, stop wincing. Don’t worry — I’m not going to go all mushy on you and dedicate this post to my undying love for the Mister — been there, done that (love you, honey!) Instead, I’m going to invite you to feel the love this Valentine’s Day.
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always LOVED valentines day. I was transfixed with the shiny, colorful transformation that happened in most drug/grocery stores and adored the way it made me feel all tingly inside — magical, almost. I remember taking a simple 3 x 5 piece of wood and painting it white, pink and red, attaching wooden hearts with superglue. I’m still not sure what I was planning on doing with it, but that’s not the point — I was hooked. From the adorable cartoon valentine’s cards to the ill-tasting conversation hearts (they taste like chalk, people!), I couldn’t get enough. My mom, always trying to make everything special, would give me and my brother a special treat or gift that she knew would make us smile. This tradition continued throughout the years and in college my friends looked on enviously as I opened my big box full of pink hearts and tissue paper, revealing a new sweater, PJ’s or yummy treats. My smile would last all week.
My point in sharing all of this is that you don’t have to have a boyfriend, girlfriend, “friends with benefits,” husband or wife to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Sure, that can be fun too, but the whole point of the holiday is to reflect on LOVE. And love comes in many forms, doesn’t it? Instead of hating on those who are annoying you with their “celebrating,” why not find someone to celebrate with? Maybe it’s your best friend, your parents, sibling – or even your dog! Or perhaps you’ll want to spend the day alone — make it a “you day,” and do everything you love. Cook your favorite meal, watch your favorite movie. No matter how you spend the holiday, just make sure you think of all the people you love. And don’t just keep it locked in your heart and mind — tell them. Why not take this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell those you love just how much they mean to you and how thankful you are for having them in your life?
I’ll start.
The Valentine’s Day I’m thankful for:
Your turn.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
What are you doing this Valentine’s Day? How do you plan on telling the people you love how much they mean to you?
