Autumn.Brings.Change.

 

I can hardly believe it's been five months since my last post. Where did the time go?!?!

Autumn has arrived and I love the changes this season brings. Crisp cool air, beautiful colored leaves, rainfall, cuddly nights and scents of apple, cinnamon and pumpkin. It's absolutely perfect!

This year, Autumn has brought wonderful changes into my life and I am feeling extremely grateful and very blessed. I am welcoming this beautiful season with open arms and can hardly wait to see what this new chapter in my life has in store for me.

Worry.Free.

Cookie.Butter.

I'm not sure whether to say "Thank you" or "I hate you" to Trader Joe's for my newest addiction. Maybe both?! :)

O-M-G this is just to-die-for! I'm sure it would taste amazing on anything, seriously, but I just love it on a spoon straight outta the jar with a glass of milk.

Soooo delish!

Expressing.Gratitude.

Words are just words. It's the actions that we do that speak louder than those words. Believe in what you say and do what you believe.

No.Surgery.For.Me.

Got some great news this week - I don't have to have surgery on my knee after all! I'm so excited...and I just can't hide it!

I have to wear my knee brace every day and go to Physical Therapy three times a week for the next few weeks, but my doctor seems to believe that I will be recovered and better than ever in just a few weeks. I can't WAIT to get back to teaching my fitness classes and get back to my workout routine.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

Bags.In.Boxes.

Empty tissue boxes can provide easy and handy storage for plastic grocery bags.


Thanks GMAIL for the Recycle Tip! :)

Holding.Doors.

It's the little things, right?!

I can't stand it when people just walk right through as if it's someone else's job to hold a door for them. When did our world become filled with people who have this false notion that they are entitled to better treatment than others?

Gratitude goes a long way. And so do manners...

Doormat.Compliments.

Gee, thanks! ;)

Pinning.

This week, I'd like to give thanks to Pinterest.

What did we ever do without all the fabulous boards filled with all of the world's pins? It's so fun to see what people share and the creative ideas are endless.

Thankfully I don't have quite the 24/7 addiction that others do, but I can definitely get carried away for hours at a time when I do sign in.

Thanks.to.Everyone.

Treasured.Moments.

Give thanks for the day.
For the air that you breathe.
For the people who love you.
For the food that you eat.
For the clean water that you drink.
For the roof over your head.
For the clothing that you wear.
For the things you have.
For life.
Be thankful.

Awesome.Followers.

XOXOXO to my followers! :)

Hey.There.Good.Lookin.

Well thank you Mr. Hanger! Now, where can I buy some of these?

Gratitude.

Well isn't that just the truth!

I.Am.Thankful.

Give.Thanks.

I love this Fall mantle decorating idea. And at the start of the upcoming holiday season, it's a great reminder for us to show our appreciation and express our gratitude for the things that we've been blessed with. What are you thankful for?

Old.Books.

Interesting fact. I'm glad I stumbled upon this because I am one who loves the smell of old books. I love walking into a library and soaking up that aroma of classics and mysteries and love stories.

$9.A.Day.

A friend of mine sent me the following link this week so I could see how I'd survive real life only making $9/hr. Let's just say it took me two times of playing the game to make it through the month and on the second time, I wasn't left with much at the end.

This game really got me thinking about how thankful I am that for me, it was only a game. There are so many people, especially during this economic downturn, who actually have to deal with the scenarios that are presented in the game and unfortunately, they don't have the satisfaction of saying it's just a game.

We always say we wish we had this or we wish we had that, but how often do we stop and say I'm thankful I have this or I'm thankful I have that? Today, I am saying thank you for all of the blessings I have been given. I am grateful that I am not faced with some of the difficult situations that were presented to me in the game. My heart truly goes out to those who are struggling to survive on minimum wage. I know it's not easy.

http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2011/09/26/7926328-can-you-live-on-9-an-hour-play-the-game

Earthquake.Scares.

~THX~

Seriously! With all the earthquakes we've been having lately in Orange County, I can't help but constantly be on edge. Ahhhh, what was that?! :)

Hot.Yoga.

I am so excited! I found an incredible deal online - $29 for 10 hot yoga sessions. I purchased the package and I can't wait to try it out. I have been wanting to try hot yoga for quite some time, but have always been afraid of "over heating."

Everyone I know who does this yoga practice raves about it, so with a killer deal like the one I found, I couldn't resist giving it a go.

Thank you Screaming Daily Deals for this fabulous package deal!