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’m grateful that your beautiful pictures have inspired me to get outside and go to the beach today! Thanks!
Beautiful post Averie, it made me smile. I’m grateful for my lovely family and friends and for getting some great news. I went back to the specialist and I now have 20/20 vision in my right eye again, very very happy about this. No plans for Valentines, still waiting for my proper prince to arrive. I’ll be having a girls night out later so will be fun. Hope you have a fun Valentines.
Great post! :-)
Those raw spring rolls looks so good!
I am thankful for the unconditional love and undying support I receive from my family and true friends.
Something kind of sad (or just funny)– I TOTALLY forgot that it was Valentine’s Day in a few days!! Things have been so hectic lately, I thought I had another week!!
Taking time to think about gratitude is always so beneficial to the spirit… :-)
I’m grateful to have an apartment with a heater and fridge full of healthy yummy foods :) And of course, for my family and friends!
Your talk of warm weather always makes me wish I was in Cali! I’m totally applying for PhD programs in every warm state there is. If I end up near you I hope we can hang out :)
of course we could!!! :)
Your daughter is so adorable! :)
I’m thankful for some me-time these days. Since quite a busy week lies behind me, I didn’t have the opportunity to get to my own things (thesis, piano, walks) so much, and currently I just enjoy the silence and absence of fix appointments.
What an inspiring post. My mom tells me how grateful she is for me like you are or Skylar.
Last night my friends and I celebrated one of my girlfriend’s 21st birthday with food, drinks, games, music etc. my boyfriend is coming for the weeked and tonight my college is having a semi-formal. should be fun!!
i’m grateful for my parents, friends, boyfriend, and animals (cat and hampster and i’m getting a turtle today)
<3 Michelle
This weekend will be about hiking, catching up on sleep (I already failed on that this morning), and grabbing dinner with a friend. No V-day plans, my boyfriend and I veto that holiday and remember to be sweet every day of the year ;)
I’m ALSO so thankful for this weather. California is the place to be!
I’m forever grateful for my husband and children. :-)
What? No coffee? :D
I’m grateful for the chance to interview and the help and support I’ve gotten from you and all my friends!
haha forgot about coffee. It should be #8 :)
this nearly brought a tear to my eye! Hmm, something I am thankful for is my legs, which allow me to run. Running provides a mini vacation for me– a chance to zone out and just be alone and enjoy my own company
hallmark tears are a good thing :)
i would love to have your weather! i am so grateful for this new place we are living and for the opportunity to start my new job on monday! this weekend we are relaxing and continuing to get our lives in order so a very chill vtines weekend indeed! not even going out to dinner!
Great post Averie – I am grateful for my friends, family and of course Jason! They support me and love me and just bring joy to my life.
Skylar is so adorable in her purple crocs!
I’m greatful for my health, my boyfriend, my family and my new healthy lifestyle~ Im thankful that I can run each day and cherish my legs as a gift from God!
Lovely post! I’m grateful for my friends and family, the chocolate cake I’m just about to make, my college education, and the warmer weather.
Awe, Skylar is precious! I am so thankful for the lives of all of my loved ones, the fact that we are all healthy and alive and can be with each other every single day.
Thank you for the reminder to be grateful, girl! Sometimes I forget to pause and remember how lucky I really am.