Having struggled a little this week with motivation, I am pleased that I indulge in this link up. I like to bullet point anything and everything that could possibly make it on to the final list of What Has Made Me Cheerful this week - that in itself cheers me up - before composing my post.
So here are my top choices for this weeks Reasons to be Cheerful :
* Settling into the new home. We truly love this house and it feels like home already. Of course it helps that boxes are slowly disappearing from sight, although the task of sorting the over stuffed garage is a little daunting...
* This weekend we are having a big family gathering for my parents Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Final preparations are gathering speed now (I do love organising a 'do'). My outfit has arrived (the theme is that all guests must be wearing at least one red item - otherwise I have suitable forfeit items...) and we will get to see some family members that I haven't seen for, I would say 15 years!
* Although things are still busy at the house, now we are in I have had a few minutes to really appreciate the lovely birthday gifts I received. One of which was a Kindle Touch. I admit, I was not keen on the idea when Hubby first presented it (old fashioned book lover here - I love the smell of a new book) but now it is up and running I am loving the ease of it. This also coincides with another reason to be cheerful and that is the discovery of some great new authors (via other blog recommendations) of which their books now sit downloaded on, said Kindle.
* This week has graced us with a few hours of blue sky and sunshine. A welcome break from the grey gloom and drizzle we have been suffering for the last couple of weeks. Always a good mood 'pick me up'.
* Joining in Julia's Place 100 Word Challenge has really got the creative mind racing this week - I encourage everyone to check it out and give it a go.
Hope your Ruby wedding party goes well and you have a lot of fun. Congratulations to your parents.
ReplyDeleteI feel like you about the Kindle. I love books and turning the pages but I use my kindle sometimes and will use it on holiday.
That is how I am now looking at it Glenda, that I can utilise both to their full advantage, good old fashion book in hand or super smart and savvy Kindle. Best of both worlds!x
DeleteAnother great week then! Have a great celebration this weekend.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks OM! Will be so good to catch up with family from a far.x
DeleteLoved your posts for the 100 word challenge. There's definitely a book in there Lynsey!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you're settling into the new house. Can you send the good weather this way please? :0)
Has the weather I sent turned up yet?! It is lovely here at the moment, I can see the sun twinkling on the sea. Absorbing it in as much as possible before the next 12 hours of non stop running around commences!x
DeleteYes, it has. A beautiful sunny morning in London today. Perfect for my child free day out :0)
DeleteSounds all good with you Lynsey :) How about a picture of the new house? Or a tour? (I love seeing other people's houses x)
ReplyDeleteI am working on a blog post called 'Why I Love Where I Live' which I hope to incorporate house and area :-) x
DeleteI hope you are having an amazing family time together. Mich x
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