Are you glad it’s the weekend? I sure am! I’ve been working a ton, being the breadwinner, being mommy, being pulled in so many different directions.
It’s time to stop.
And give gratitude and thanks. Because that is centering and calming and puts things in perspective.
1. Beautiful weather. 70s, sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Blooming flowers, plants, and palm trees. This is why I live in San Diego. I made sacrifices and chose to live here and can’t imagine my life anywhere else. Especially in the winter!
2. Skylar. The joy, meaning, and purpose of my life. Period.
3. My new camera bag
4. The ability to do yoga and to have the gift of yoga in my life the past decade.
5. Anything with Peanut Sauce
Raw Vegan Spring Rolls & 2 Minute Peanut Sauce
6. Anything with Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Chex Mix (Vegan, No-Bake), i.e. Puppy Chow
7. Anything with Chocolate
Tip: Free Valentine’s Day Recipes from Vega
I noticed that lots of them call for their Macasure bars, and I’ve posted about those and Maca uses and benefits in general. I am sure you could simply use regular baker’s chocolate, or chocolate chips, in place of whatever their recipes call for.
From my last post on the Valentine’s Day stash I picked up and my thoughts on the holiday, it was fun to hear what you think about the Day. And what your plans for Valentine’s Day weekend are!
Questions:
1. Any plans for (Valentine’s Day) weekend or the weekend in general?
Working, being with Scott and Skylar, and possibly getting together with a good friend!
2. What are you Grateful For?
Could be something as simple as hot coffee in the morning or a hot shower, or as deep as having a wonderful relationship with friends or family.
I’ve posted in the past about other things I am grateful for.
Enjoy your weekend!
I could not be more grateful for my daughter and husband. Great post! And yay for chocolate and peanut butter!!
My husband will be working on Valentines Day so we have decided to go out on Wednesday evening instead. We will be going to a fabulous little vegan/partially raw restaraunt near to our home. It is both of ours favorite place to dine out when we do which is basically once very couple of months. Did I mention my hubby is not vegan nor does he ever plan to be? The food there is just that good!
I am so very grateful for my family and the love we all have for one another. I would be lost without my husband or son! They are the reason I make it through everyday filled with joy and love. I am also grateful for the abundance of fresh inexpensive local produce I have been finding in the awkward Florida winter :)
nor is mine vegan, nor plan to be, ever.
Wow, Skylar always looks gorgeous but that top picture of her is beautiful!
I’m grateful for great family and friends, my health, a job I love… and chocolate :-)
aww, thank you !
hi averie,
i don’t ever comment, but i’m an everyday reader. i thought this was a good post to ‘de-lurk’ myself on!
i’m grateful for clean water, healthy food, my ability to think for myself…and the chanel counter at nordstrom!! and, my weekend will be spent wrapping up my thesis and defense presentation!
hope you have a nice weekend!
lisa
thanks for delurking!
This weekend we’re spending time w/ a friend before he leaves for Atlanta, and Sunday is going to be our observed Valentine’s day, full of good chocolate and delicious meals.
I’m thankful for my health, my husband, and my job. For having a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and books on the shelf.
It is so beautiful there! I am so grateful for my family! I have the best boys in the world!
I love taking the time out to stop and just appreciate everything and everyone around me. It is so easy to get caught up in a busy day. I don’t know what my boyfriend has planned for Valentine’s Day (if anything! lol), but I plan to cook him a nice dinner and do some baking. He actually has off on Monday so I am just looking forward to spending time with him! Enjoy your weekend Averie!
Hi Averie
I’m grateful for being healthy and happy. We’ve celebrated valentines day already we had a lovely lobster meal at whole foods with freebie gifts. We try and avoid getting sucked in to the whole hallmark celebration and believe you should be loving and nice at all times !!! rather than making a special effort for 1 day.
Can I ask if your blog re the iherb discount is still available as I’ve just realized they do international shipping and would like to order some items.
Have a great weekend with the family
Julia
yes use: AVE630
at checkout and happy shopping !
I always love post like this! It is good to reflect. I am thankful for my amazing husband and that the freezing weather is gone!! ahh!! Its gonna be 70F today. WOOHOO!
So many things to be grateful for! My health, having the most supportive family,ability to quit my previous job to follow a passion, getting married to my best friend….list can go on and on!
We’re going out for dinner with his mom and dad. Nothing big. I don’t eat chocolate and he knows they jack up the prices on flowers that day since he buys them for me throughout the year :)
I’m trying to cut back on coffee..pray for me.
I’ve also decided to go vegetarian…didn’t see that one coming did you? My stomach feels so much better with veggies only in it.
no, i didnt see that one coming, at all! but im happy for you since you are feeling better! yay!
Im Making homemade whole wheat fettuccine noodles, homemade marina sauce, stuffed zucchini boats with corn salsa, roasted roma tomatoes, and homemade brownies for the fiance!
PS. I think its really hip you stopped and stepped back to reflect on the good things you have in your life and really appreciate the little things in life. Its a great way to get things back into perspective when life seems to have you stressed or down! Have a great weekend!
thanks, Nathan!
Welcome!
Aww this is a lovely post Averie! It’s really important to remember what we’re thankful for, and not get too caught up in little negativites. It’s all about perspective! :)
I’m grateful for friends and family, who are always there to love and support me no matter what! :D
i am grateful that i will be spending this aft with my two little nieces (4 and 18 months) – they are SO FUN!!!
also very happy for my family, my home, my lifestyle. thanks for reminding us of all the positives in our lives, averie! happy valentines weekend! (we don’t go out, exchange gifts either – a card is all, and that is cool with me!)
Lately I’ve been super grateful for my health. I always took it for granted, and unconsciously tried to destroy my health but now every day I wake up and think: I am healthy! and energetic! and happy! and it feels SO good.
Love this! I’m incredibly grateful for my health, support (family & friends), and opportunities in life.