It’s Thursday, right? I mean, I know it is but between vacation last week and a weird schedule this week, well, I’ve sort of lost track of what day it is. That’s acceptable and understandable while on vacation but not so much when you’re supposed to maybe be certain places at certain times. Anyway. It’s Thursday for sure (I actually double checked) and today I’ve got Three Things I’m feeling grateful for right now that I want to share with you.

1. I started a gratitude journal. I’ve done this before but this time I think it’s going to stick because I’ve set it up to be very simple and fast. Basically, it’s a small journal on my kitchen table and while I wait for my coffee to brew each morning I sit there and quickly right down 5 things I’m grateful for right at that moment. So far I’ve reflected on the previous day and written things that relate to that but that’s not a rule and could change at any moment. The only rule I really have about this journal is that it has to be quick and it doesn’t have to be deep.
2. On Monday Dale helped me to move some furniture around and reorganize my craft room. The first thing I did was take a good hard look at everything I have in there and I got rid of stuff I just don’t need and/or use anymore.  We then moved around some book cases and other furniture and brought in a new table for my Cricut. I think it’s going to be a great arrangement for working up there and I’m excited about the space for the first time in a long time. Dale is going to paint and I’m going to have my sewing machine table and another small bureau painted and we will get a new light fixture, too. I’m taking photos and documenting it all as we go along so there will be a full post about this when it’s finished.
3. The start of the new school year always gets me excited for setting goals and I am working on setting some up for September and October now. Some of this I alluded to on Tuesday and some is just other stuff that’s not big but still important. It feels great to get things down on paper so that I don’t forget about what I want to do and how I’m going to do it.

What are you grateful for right now?

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It’s August first and, as Kym reminded us the other day, it’s the last full month of summer. Thinking about that makes me feel a little wistful but I’m determined to not give in to the summer blues. Instead, I’m going to make the most of this last month and today I am sharing Three Things I’m Saying YES To Right Now that will help me make the most of August.

1. Going sleeveless. I have a . . . thing . . . about my upper arms. They are most certainly not toned and they kind of . . . flap about a bit. Because of this I tend to avoid sleeveless tops and dresses. This is unfortunate because (1) I wind up with some awkward tan lines because I drive around the convertible so much and (2) it’s been very hot and sticky and sleeveless is surely the way to go. So, I’m going to cast aside my shame and fear and just GO SLEEVELESS whenever I want for the month of August.
2. Getting in the water. I didn’t intend to write a post about body shame but when it comes to wearing a bathing suit I’m definitely self-conscious. It’s stupid and I don’t like feeling that way and I have to remember that the only one judging me is, well, me. Often what happens is I get to the beach and I sit down in my chair and I don’t get up and walk around, figuring that way no one is looking at me. But guess what? Doing that isn’t nearly as fun as going for a walk on the beach or going swimming. I read something the other day that said, “you want a bikini body? Put on a bikini. Now you have a bikini body.” I certainly won’t be sporting a bikini but I vow for the month of August that I am going to say YES to getting in the water!
3. Enjoying it all! Seriously, I want to eat ice cream and lobster, drink rosé and listen to music on the deck, vacation on Cape Cod and read on the beach, drive in the convertible and all of the other things that will (sob) go away when the cold weather arrives. I intend to relish every bit of summer that’s left, just watch me!

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Hello Friends! This Thursday I’m sharing three funny memes I’ve been saving for you. I hope they make you laugh!

Because men need validation.

Because style matters.

Because. Just because.

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