Hello and Happy Friday! I decided to join in The Positivity Wave. Originally started by Meggy @ Chocolate’n’Waffles but I saw it posted by nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog and Jonetta@BlueMoodCafe. It is a time to spread some positivity amongst all the doom and gloom on social media and in the news. Please feel free to join in with your own Happy Friday post and link to Meggy’s post so that she knows and say ‘hi’.
What’s made me happy this week?
Every Friday, my son brings my grandkids over and he runs errands. They always make me happy to have them here and I get to spend time with them reading, playing, swimming and this week, we went to the park.
- Sunday I prepared and served brunch after church with a friend. We had so many people come up, we had to set up more chairs. I love seeing people enjoy what I cook and bake.
- On labour day, a friend came over and we spent the day hanging outside and floating in the pool. She is a teacher, so it was her last day before going back to school. I am blessed that she chose to spend it with me.
- On Tuesday morning 15 retired teachers all had breakfast together. We do this on the first day of school each year. “To Hell With the Bell”
- I listened to a couple of enjoyable audiobooks this past week, although I have not posted reviews yet. Bark If It’s Murder (Dog Club Mystery #3) by V.M.Burns, Jealousy Filled Donuts (Deputy Donut Mystery #3) by Ginger Bolton
- I got some good deals shopping this week, using an app called Flashfoods that my daughter showed me how to use.
- My daughter has a side business making and decorating cookies. She got an order for a cake topper from a bakery. She was so excited, she is getting known out there. She also made this cookie for my grandson for his first day to school. Although the one she made me says Love, Grandmama.
- Had great weather this week, so I was able to start cleaning up the gardens, pulling weeds and old plants. When I get hot, I jump into the pool.
- I added lots of books to my TBR after reading blogs and reviews.
What’s made you happy this week?
Check out other bloggers participating in the #PostitivtyWave
Chocolate’n’Waffles (host)
Blue Mood Cafe
Reading Between the Pages
The Secret Library Book Blog
Zooloo’s Book Diary
One More Word
FromBelgiumWithBookLove
The Reading Closet
Chat About Books
September 6, 2019 at 1:29 pm
What a wonderful week you had, Carla! I love that you and your fellow retirees get together. Enjoy those grandchildren💜
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September 6, 2019 at 1:42 pm
Thanks Jonetta. It is always a fun gathering.
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September 6, 2019 at 4:10 pm
Love this Carla! I’m so glad you had such a wonderful week.🤗
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September 6, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Thanks Kim, I am enjoying trying to focus on the positives.
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September 6, 2019 at 8:46 pm
Great job on the cookie! I’m sure yours looked cute 🙂
Enjoy reading your new finds 🙂
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September 6, 2019 at 11:36 pm
I’m uncertain how you manage to do so much and keep up with reading and reviews. I am certain, however, that your focus on positivity must help in some way to fuel your capacity to enjoy life. Your time with family and friends is such a blessing.
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September 6, 2019 at 11:40 pm
It sure is Linda. When I retired, I vowed to become a more positive person, these blog posts are helping to keep me focused. As I live alone and don’t watch a lot of television, I still have a lot of time to read.
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September 7, 2019 at 12:45 am
What made me happy this week was to have two of my grandkids for a week while my daughter was out of state. Taking them to and from school, packing lunches, homework…well you get the picture. It brought back so many wonderful memories.
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September 7, 2019 at 6:13 am
Sounds wonderful. I would love that, but not sure if I would be able to deal with all three at once. My energy is not what it used to be.
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September 7, 2019 at 4:40 am
Sounds like a great week. Love that ‘To Hell with the Bell’ get together to had, sounds great!
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September 7, 2019 at 6:14 am
Thanks Nicki. We do it every year. It is wonderful to catch up with people I only see a couple of times a year.
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September 7, 2019 at 8:21 am
Such an amazing week, Carla! Our retired teachers had a luncheon to celebrate our freedom. 😀 ….and of course spending time with the grandchildren is always wonderful. Wishing you a terrific upcoming week! 🌸
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September 7, 2019 at 12:09 pm
Are you a retired teacher Marialyce?
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September 7, 2019 at 3:19 pm
Yes, I am happily!
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September 7, 2019 at 9:22 am
What a great week you had my friend!! I hope you have an excellent weekend as well Carla!☕🌻🌞💜
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September 7, 2019 at 12:08 pm
Thanks Susan. So far it has been relaxing which is what I wanted.
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September 7, 2019 at 12:27 pm
Wonderful post Carla. 😊 I loved seeing your beautiful grandchildren and enjoyed the closing graphic.
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September 7, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Thanks Lynne, My grandkids own my heart, I love them to pieces. 😍 I loved that graphic when I saw it, it is too true for me as I get older. 😂
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September 11, 2019 at 3:28 pm
Your “I came, I saw” graphic made me laugh. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.
Sound like there is a lot of positivity going on around you. Stay golden!
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September 11, 2019 at 3:29 pm
Thanks, I try to focus on the good stuff, there is enough complaining in our world.
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