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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Happy Thoughts

Thankful for the little things that filled my week....
  1. getting on an antibiotic after being sick all week.
  2. hours of beautiful snowflakes floating to the ground
  3. a couple of IM chats that made me laugh, roll my eyes, reconsider my opinion, reflect deep in thought and smile until my cheeks hurt.
  4. that cherry-almond scent of Jergens lotion
  5. a cheery new plant that jumped in my grocery cart and said, "Take me home!"
  6. a new laptop purchased with my own money
  7. enjoying the Christmas tree another week instead of worrying that it didn't get it put away before I got sick
  8. pretty pasta in freshly washed canisters

"I'm thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose!"

Woody Allen

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41 comments:

  1. The Silver FoxJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Only you could be sick & suffering, and post about what a good week it was. What a doll.

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  2. Betsy BrockJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    haha...well, it wasn't may favorite week by any means...but the clouds did have some silver linings. ;)

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  3. A Brit in TennesseeJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Oooh. I hope you feel better soon, you made me feel much better :)
    Hugs,
    Jo
    x

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  4. ELKJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    a remarkable list of everyday happiness..glad you are feeling better!! new laptop ...nice!!

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  5. SueannJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    What a great happiness list! And that it made you feel better is marvelous!!
    Keep sucking down chicken noodle soup and soon you will be right as rain.
    Hugging you
    SueAnn

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  6. BetteJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Happy to hear you're feeling better. Happy Weekend!

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  7. HeatherJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    i loved reading these....feel better soon! (glad you got your new laptop!!!)

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  8. corners of my lifeJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    So sorry you are not feeling well. Hope the medication helps. I too am blogging on a new laptop. We bought a small one (13 inches)to make it easy to travel with. It is a little tricky to get used to. Good luck with yours - you deserve it!

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  9. BirdieJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    *agrees with Silver Fox*
    You are a marvel of optimism, and I hope you are back to 100% very soon!

    and \o/ for a new laptop!!!! That's always so exciting!!!!

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  10. Jill from Killeny GlenJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Each thing sounds wonderful but the NEW laptop sounds TIP TOP!

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  11. Brenda@CoffeeTeaBooksJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I found your link (picture link) on Nana's blog. I've been wondering about her lately. Is she okay?

    If you want, you can e-mail at coffeeteabooksandme@hotmail.com. That is my blog e-mail address... obviously. :)

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  12. Christian - Modobject@HomeJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    These are wonderful happy things! Having been sick so often myself over the past few months I well understand the blessing of antibiotics!

    I have a clearanced Christmas cactus sitting on my kitchen counter that is making me happy.

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  13. Betsy BrockJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Christian ~ if you haven't noticed by now, I have a weakness for those pretty houseplants at the grocery. :) But I like to think that they have a weakness for me and beg to come to my little home for some TLC. :)

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  14. MartinJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    So sorry to hear that you've been poorly, Betsy. Glad you've found a few treats to cheer yourself up. Take care.

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  15. CasdokJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    You have plants that jump?!!

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  16. MichelleJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Glad to hear that you are on the mend.

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  17. Betsy BrockJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Casdok ~ haha..yes...and talk! ;)

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  18. TannaJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I love the cherry-almond scent of Jergens lotion... reminds me of my mom's scent when I was a young girl. There is nothing like a fresh, pretty plant to bring warmth and cheer to a winter home. And, I'm glad you are feeling better!

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  19. Betsy BrockJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Tanna ~ that jergens lotion has beem around forever, hasn't it? I'm glad they never changed it to 'new and improved' :)

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  20. WandaJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    So sorry you've been sick. Hope you're doing better now. Love your sparkling canisters with pasta. I did a little more splashes of red in my kitchen this week.

    I had to laugh at Woody Allen's quote, as that happened to me on a date with a young man when I was attending Biola College ~~ I was so humiliated....Then I met Don...so that was history.

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  21. sprinklesJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    This would have been perfect for Half Full Friday!

    Sorry you've been sick, hope the antibiotic helps.

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  22. Amelia@SavoryandSweetJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I thought I was the only one who had plants jump in my cart at the grocery store.:) Sounds like a good week, except for the being sick part!

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  23. Mc AllenJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    you have so much to be thankful for. what a great reminder, thank you!! Im tankful that I popped over and and got to see your blog and read about your precious story! xxoo LA

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  24. Betsy BrockJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Amelia ~ you, too? LOL! Glad to know there's a few of us!

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  25. MarthaJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Vitamin D jumped into my cart this afternoon. Guess I'll just have to start taking it to find out why.

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  26. CrickitJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks for the fresh and very cheery post, except about you being sick. Hope you are feeling better soon.

    PS I love the Woody Allen quote! :)

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  27. California GirlJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I'm sick too. My head cold morphed into bronchitis. They gave me a Zpack the other day and I'm just now starting to feel better. You?

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  28. Betsy BrockJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I started a Z-pack yesterday but not feeling any better yet. You give me hope for say...Monday? ha.

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  29. My Farmhouse KitchenJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    oh...i love a HAPPY list...perfect

    betsy..i thought of you yesterday...i made bessie's dilly bread...so good...

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xxx
    :-)

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  30. mouse (aka kimy)January 8, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    awww such sweetness!

    get better betsy......hugs!

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  31. KimJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I, too, love that almond scent of Jergens.
    Have an even better happy week next week!

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  32. KimJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    The Ultra Jergens...not so good smelling...I bought a small bottle...I have to take it back...kinda made me feel sick..ya know what I mean?

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  33. RhondaJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Betsy, I am sorry you have been sick this week, sure hope the antibiotics have you feeling good as new soon.

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  34. ZuzanaJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love the image, what a great way to store pasta.;) I do the same.;)
    Congratulations on getting a new laptop, may he become your best friend, as mine did.;)
    xoxo

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  35. steviewrenJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Hope you are better soon.

    I've been treated for walking pneumonia, but I'm still coughing. My TX crowd when home and to the doctor...they are all being treated for pertussis. I hope I didn't catch that from them. I read it can take 6 to 8 weeks to get over that.

    Might be a very good thing that Rachel's back got so bad the week they were here. It kept her and the babies from coming over to visit.

    Don't you just love it when a pretty plant jumps into your cart and says, "take me home?"

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  36. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I love your list, Betsy! I had never thought of Jergens as having a cherry scent, but you are right! I hope you are warm and cozy today! We are expecting snow and ice!...hugs...Debbie

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  37. Betsy BrockJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Stevie ~ walking pneumonia and pertussis...both sound awful! Hope all of you are recovered soon!

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  38. alaine@éclectiqueJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Oh, hope you're feeling much better! Love that quote by Woody; can just see it happening!

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  39. nannyJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I hope you are feeling better! It is hard to get rid of this horrible bug!

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  40. MichaelJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    glad I wasn't drinking milk when I read that quote. LOL. good list there. I really should put my meagre pasta rations in a clear container I think. you know, I already have a plant like that and love it. good for you.

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