Things I Love: bringing back gratitude

Remember when I used to do posts every week with a bunch of stuff that I liked in them?

I think I am starting that up again. Everyone needs a good gratitude boost. It’s so easy to focus on the negative and while there are negative things, there are also a lot of positives going on right now. So let’s focus on that shall we?

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- being down 4 pounds as of today – making changes in my eating habits for the better – starting training for a 5k – using Nike+ and seeing that I already ran nearly 9 miles in two weeks – starting training with kettle bells – performing a clean and snatch – sticking with running for two weeks straight -

- going berry picking – fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries – going to Sauvie Island – having a beach day – picnics – late night tacos – starting a new book – having lazy days -

- making dinner – trying new recipes – the salmon I made for dinner – the smoothie I have every morning – (it has spirulina, wheat grass, and spinach in it!) – (and it tastes like chocolate peanut butter goodness!) – this chili powder spice mix I bought – Mountain Rose Herbs – my recent order there -

- orange toe nail polish – sandal weather – less rain than usual – (even if there is a lack of sun) – this necklace – my new face wash regime – (even if it’s not perfect, yet) – wearing my hair the way it naturally falls – the minimal amount of makeup I’ve been wearing -

It’s been a good start to summer. This is the start of great adventures.