Hello and Happy Friday! I decided to join in The Positivity Wave. Originally started by Meggy s@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’
Lots of great things happening this week, a lot I am grateful for, as well as things I feel good about.
We have moved into Stage 3 or reopening in my county. That means that stores, malls, gyms, salons. restaurants etc. are open, but with precautions such as masks and social distancing. I still do not feel comfortable eating out or being in places with a lot of people, but was finally able to get a badly needed pedicure.
I went to the doctor this past week (first in-person visit since my checkup before Christmas) and he was happy about my weight loss, but wants me to exercise more. I agree with him, as I stopped walking when I fell and hurt my knee and ankle over a month ago. I started walking regularly this week. I walked by the creek/river this week and saw lots of turtles.
My friend had surgery to remove the first of the two tumors on her liver last Friday. I picked her up yesterday and brought her home. She is doing well, recovering at home. Thank-you to all of you who prayed for her.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The weather was hot and humid this past week, but it was wonderful swimming weather. My son and the kids came over one day to swim, as well as a few friends throughout the week. I have also been exercising in the pool doing water jogging and aquafit.
My daughter gave me a big, honking zucchini that hid under the leaves in her garden. I grated it up and baked this week. I made double chocolate zucchini loaf, blueberry zucchini loaf, zucchini fruit bar and lemon zucchini loaf. Now I have to find people to give it to so I don’t eat it all.
Our church collected donations for the College Food Bank. Many of the Foreign students did not go home during the pandemic, and they weren’t working either. We did a two hour collection and had a lot of donations. We hope to do it again in two weeks. I love how generous my church family is.
Just some Covid Signs to give you all a laugh.
I continue to believe that recognizing the good things that happen each week, means I will not dwell on the not so good things. I am truly blessed with all the good things in my life.
So to finish up, I ask that you try to be grateful for one thing each day and I am sure it will lift your spirits. What are you Grateful for today?
August 30, 2020 at 12:11 am
Thanks for the laughs!
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August 30, 2020 at 6:58 am
You’re welcome.
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August 16, 2020 at 1:53 pm
I’ll try the double chocolate bread.
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August 16, 2020 at 7:14 pm
I spent today dropping off care packages. Just a couple of pieces left. 😁
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August 16, 2020 at 2:53 am
Thanks for sharing Carla. I love the turtles and had a good laugh at the signs. I need to exercise more, but I tend to pick up my book when I get up in the mornings, then the next thing I know is I am running late for work, and apparently that doesn’t count as exercise 🤷♀️
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August 16, 2020 at 9:13 am
I remember those days Sandy. I loved to sit for a few minutes with my coffee and read before everyone else got moving and I had to go to work. Enjoy those moments, you need them. Have a great week, my friend.
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August 16, 2020 at 2:38 am
Those turtles are gorgeous. How lovely to have those so near home. Love reading your positivity posts 🙂
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August 16, 2020 at 9:25 am
I am very lucky with all the nature I have within a walk or bike ride. We have rivers, creeks, bush, small forest, nature park, lots of trails and yet suburban communities, stores and medical offices. The best of both worlds. Have a wonderful week Jessica.
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August 16, 2020 at 10:15 am
Sounds amazing. Thank you, Carla. And you 🙂
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August 15, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Reading your posts made me think of good things that have been happening. Thanks for the uplift.
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August 16, 2020 at 9:12 am
I’m happy that this post did that for you Betty. There are good things in all our lives if we look for them. Have a wonderful week.
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August 15, 2020 at 9:22 am
Love your post, Carla! If we lived closer I would enjoy those loaves. They look yummy & your pool always looks so inviting. Have a blessed weekend! 🏊🌅🤗💖
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August 15, 2020 at 9:46 am
Thanks Michelle. I am putting together some tins with each item in it and delivering to my kids and a couple of my friends. You have a blessed weekend as well.
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August 15, 2020 at 7:57 am
Fab post Carla! If only you didn’t live so far away Carla as I’d love one of those cakes! 😀
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August 15, 2020 at 9:48 am
Thanks Nicki. My kids and some friends have offered to take some off my hands, so I won’t have to eat them all by myself.
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August 15, 2020 at 10:26 am
👍😀
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August 15, 2020 at 6:38 am
I am grateful to have read this post. Ah last I got pedicure done was in 2011. Now it is all me, cut nails, polish them once or twice a year..
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August 15, 2020 at 11:21 am
Ah, thanks Shalini. I never did anything with my feet until about 5 years ago. My daughter gave me a gift certificate for a mani/pedi for my birthday. I loved it. My feet were always rough, had calluses and I have issues with my nails on my big toes. I now get a pedicure every 6 weeks or so and have no problems with my feet anymore. It has been 7 months since my last one. I was so happy to finally get one.
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August 15, 2020 at 11:32 am
Yayy
Looks good
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August 15, 2020 at 1:44 am
I’m really glad your friend is doing well after her operation 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for great photos. My little one loves turtles. I’ve just showed the photos to him and he can’t stop talking about them🐢🐢🐢
Have a great weekend, Carla!💜
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August 15, 2020 at 9:51 am
Thanks Toni. I love watching the turtles and birds in the creeks. I could sit for a long time, but I am supposed to be walking. 🚶♀️🚶♀️
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August 14, 2020 at 8:49 pm
If you heard somebody loudly cackling, that was me reading the jokes!😂
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August 14, 2020 at 8:50 pm
Glad I was able to bring a smile or a cackle to your lips.
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August 14, 2020 at 7:14 pm
Love the jokes…especially the ones about a 2020 planner and New Year’s Eve! 😂😂😂
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August 14, 2020 at 7:17 pm
I am trying to find something to make people laugh each week. I am glad I succeeded.
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August 14, 2020 at 6:51 pm
Another awesome week for you Carla! I love the color of your toes!😂So glad Krista is home and healing. Have a lovely night and good job on walking again!💜💜
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August 14, 2020 at 6:53 pm
Thanks Susan. I hope to keep the walking going. Have a wonderful weekend. 😁🌞💗
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August 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Congrats on finding the positive things in your life this week and getting that pedicure!!! I’m dying to get that done again.
Have a great week, Carla💜
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August 14, 2020 at 6:50 pm
Thanks Jo, it feels so good to have someone take care of my feet. I hope you have a great weekend.
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