Hello and Happy Saturday! 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 Positivity post.
Things might not always seem to be positive, but I try to look at the positive side of things. I was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. I was a passenger in the vehicle, driven by my friend’s daughter. So what is positive or what am I grateful for?
- So grateful for airbags!
- Grateful that none of us were seriously injured.
- I love OnStar! It immediately called 911 and the police were there so quickly.
- Friends that were inside the restaurant where we were going for dinner. (It was a surprise birthday party for my friend) We got rides back to the cottage, lots of support, and people to take our minds off of what happened
Sherman was here for 4 days while my daughter and her husband went away. We swam and laid around a lot.
My daughter got a new job and bought a new house over the last two weeks. I am grateful for her good fortune, and the fact that I will get to visit more of my wonderful country. She is moving to the Halifax area of Nova Scotia at the end of August. She will be just over 2000 km. away, about a 20 hour drive. I have family and friends out there that I haven’t seen in a long time, so, when I visit her, I can visit them as well.
My grandkids spent the night after being here for a swim and dinner. I love having them, but it sure tires grandma out. They are all growing so fast, so I cherish all my time with them.
My family and friends have been coming over to use my pool and I always enjoy the company.
I have been to see two more plays over the last couple of weeks: On Golden Pond and My Hero. Both were small town theatres, both very well done and enjoyable.
I spent a weekend at the cottage on Lake Erie. I love sitting outside reading by the water, watching the sunset, feeling the breeze and watching the boats.
I am rearranging my house to suit me. My sister took my old couch for her basement and her stepson and his son came over and picked it up and took it over. It is gone. Yay!!
I was very lucky winning two things over the past couple of weeks. First, I won an Amazon Gift Card from Gina at Gina Rae Mitchell. She was celebrating her 1000th post. If you haven’t checked out her blog, I recommend it. I also won a free audiobook from the mid-year check in for the #2022AudiobookChallenge, hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About. Woo Hoo.
A shout out to Jonetta at Blue Mood Cafe. She has been posting Streaming Sunday, where she highlights a show, series, or movie she has watched that is showing on at least one streaming service. Thanks to her, I am watching Bosch on Prime and loving it. I am halfway through season 3 already. There are 7 seasons, so it will be awhile before I finish.
I also binge watched Season 4 of Virgin River! I enjoyed it, but I am hoping this is the end of Char in the series. She is so annoying.
- Air Conditioning as our temperatures have been in the 80s and 90s, over 100 with the humidity
- Ice Cream for lunch, Tiramisu for Breakfast
- 2 for 1 Chicken wings with one of my sisters
- A picnic in the park in the small town where we went to one of the plays
- Value Village (resale shop) – for $80.00 I got 3 pairs of capris, 3 tops, 2 jackets
- homemade cookies from my daughter
- phonecalls from friends to check on me
- rabbits to watch in the backyard
- my pool to cool me down and exercise in
I am so blessed and have so many things to feel good about and be grateful for.
What was positive in your life, this week? What are you grateful for?
Have a wonderful day and week, everyone!
July 25, 2022 at 3:52 am
Looks and sounds like a good week Carla.How exciting about seeing old friends in Nova Scotia when you visit your daughter, and I’m glad you’re recovering well from the accident.
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July 25, 2022 at 7:12 am
Thanks Nicki. I am truly blessed, although when the move gets closer, I will probably fall apart.
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July 25, 2022 at 7:52 am
Hugs!
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July 25, 2022 at 12:39 am
I’m eager to binge Virgin River!
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July 25, 2022 at 7:07 am
I hope you enjoy it, Carol. It was good, but I think last season was the best so far.
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July 24, 2022 at 9:53 pm
Very glad everyone was ok. Hoping this week sees cooler temperatures.
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July 24, 2022 at 10:21 pm
Thanks Kimberly, I think everyone is hoping for that. 😊
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July 24, 2022 at 6:43 pm
I love your meme and your whole post! In the midst of a hard time, you are finding so much to be grateful for. I know you will miss your daughter and Sherman, but I am proud of you for already planning a trip out to see her and others. You are an intrepid traveler. You have a great support system with your friends. You could have curled up and hibernated after the accident, but lunch out was a great way to be positive (not just pretend it) and enjoy celebrating your friend’s birthday–and life! I hope the week ahead is cooler and you continue to heal.
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July 24, 2022 at 10:28 pm
Thanks Linda. I know we had guardian angels that night. I love that we had friends to support us and celebrate the good things. I guess, I will have to travel in my own country as well as going South. I am truly blessed with family and friends that would never let me hide and lick my wounds, such as they are. Counting blessings is so much better than being sad and miserable. And, I hope to be able to meet Lynne from Fictionophile when I go out to the east coast!
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July 24, 2022 at 6:33 pm
Not good that there was an accident, however…looks like it was a fun party. I hope you get to visit your daughter often.🤗.🏖
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July 24, 2022 at 10:24 pm
Thanks Michelle. We had our guardian angels with us. I am sad that she is going to be living so far away, but I know it is going to be good for her. I sure hope I can see her a couple times a year at least.
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July 24, 2022 at 11:19 am
I love, love this! There is so much to be positive about, even when unfortunate things happen. Tiramisu for breakfast in this heat sounds delightful!
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July 24, 2022 at 11:44 am
Thanks Jennie. We has so much fun that weekend even with the accident. I figure tiramisu has coffee, cheese and biscuits, all great breakfast food. 😁
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July 24, 2022 at 12:54 pm
You’re welcome, Carla! And yes, definitely breakfast food. 😀
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July 24, 2022 at 10:33 am
What a lovely post, and so much good news! I love it!
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July 24, 2022 at 11:43 am
Thanks.
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July 24, 2022 at 10:12 am
20 hours away! I would never have guessed that it was that far by looking at the map. But, I bet it will be a beautiful trip with plenty of time to listen to audio books ❤️
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July 24, 2022 at 11:43 am
That is my plan Tessa. I have my first trip planned in November.
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July 24, 2022 at 8:38 am
It would be lovely to meet up in person Carla when your daughter moves to Halifax. Perhaps we could meet up for a coffee or something?
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July 24, 2022 at 9:29 am
I would like that Lynne. I will probably make my first trip out in November. I will give her time to settle and Brian’s parents are going out in September.
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July 23, 2022 at 11:38 pm
Yes, we have so many things to be grateful for Carla, not least our abundance of books! I hope your rib is healing nicely. I had Luke for the first week of the school holidays, so yes, I commiserate. I was exhausted after taking him home! Have a wonderful week my friend, and take it easy. Btw, my maternal grandfather’s family came from Nova Scotia. ❤📚
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July 24, 2022 at 6:52 am
We sure do, Sandy. It is a small world. I have several friends down east, so will visit them all.
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July 23, 2022 at 10:28 pm
So glad to know you’re all right and wasn’t badly injured. I hope you enjoy your visit to Nova Scotia. Have lovely and fun week.
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July 24, 2022 at 6:49 am
Thanks Yesha. I told them I will probably visit in November. I will give them an opportunity to get settled first.
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July 23, 2022 at 9:27 pm
I’m so glad that the accident wasn’t worse! I just love Sherman, what a cutie! I bet he’s fun to have around. I can’t wait to watch Virgin River, I loved the books. I’m glad your daughter found a new job. I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia (many, many, years ago). My husband and I were talking about taking a trip out to eastern Canada, I have an Aunt and Uncle in Ontario, and I would love to see Nova Scotia and PEI, and New Brunswick. We’ll see…
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July 24, 2022 at 6:48 am
Thanks Wendy. I will miss Sherman almost as much as my daughter. The East Coast is beautiful, it is just so far when I am used to seeing her regularly. How long has it been since you were out there? I guess I will be going out at least once a year to see her. I’m glad I enjoy driving.
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July 23, 2022 at 6:21 pm
I’m glad you’re all okay!
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July 23, 2022 at 7:46 pm
Thanks Deanna. Minor bruises, strains and some pain, but nothing major. We were very lucky, because her Edge was a write off.
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July 23, 2022 at 2:14 pm
I’m grateful for bloggers who make me smile. Looking at you! 😉
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July 23, 2022 at 3:01 pm
Back at you Judy.
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July 23, 2022 at 4:16 pm
❤
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July 23, 2022 at 11:53 am
Love reading your positivity post! Oh my gosh, Sherman is so cute.
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July 23, 2022 at 12:01 pm
Thanks Sara. He is my sweetie and I love having him stay with me.
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July 23, 2022 at 11:14 am
Wonderful post Carla! Glad you weren’t too badly injured.
After having covid the other week, I’m pleased to have been able to get out on some walks and runs this week and pleased my garden plants survived our heatwave
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July 23, 2022 at 12:01 pm
Thanks Sarah. I am happy for you that you are feeling better and getting out. Yes, the plants must have really struggled. Glad they are doing okay and will bring you some happiness.
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July 24, 2022 at 4:16 am
I think I struggled with the heat as much as the plants, definitely felt like I was wilting in the same way ha, ha, ha
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July 23, 2022 at 10:57 am
Wow such a wonderful post Carla! Plus we get our fix of Sherman and your grands!🤗💜
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July 23, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Thanks Susan. I have to let everyone get their Sherman fix. I won’t get to see him very often, once my daughter moves though. I will have to see him on Messenger, like when I’m in Florida.
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July 23, 2022 at 10:57 am
Love all of your positive thoughts. I’m so glad that our heatwave is over as temperatures of up to 40 degrees with no air conditioning were not fun. Today is beautiful though and I’ve had a lovely picnic lunch on the park with friends.
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July 23, 2022 at 11:59 am
Thanks Janette. I felt terrible for all of you over in Europe who do not normally get these temperatures and are not used to them, nor have the AC and infrastructure to deal with it. I am happy to hear the heat has broken and you are enjoying more seasonable temperatures. Glad you had a lovely picnic.
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July 23, 2022 at 10:50 am
I love these positivity posts! I admire your resilience and not letting your injuries get you down. You’ve had such a busy week too! I hope your injury heals quickly Carla. Have a good week.
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July 23, 2022 at 11:57 am
Thanks Jodie. I could wallow, but all it does is make me depressed, so look on the bright side. I hope you have a good week as well.
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