GUEST POST AT EVERYDAY GYAAN: HOW GRATITUDE WILL HELP YOU COPE

November 16, 2013 
Health and Wellness, Life, Other Published Works, Writing/Blogging

Thanks so much to Corinne Rodrigues, of Everyday Gyaan, (great blog – have a browse), for inviting me to participate in the “Living Gratitude” series. It’s truly an honour!  

My guest post was published today and you can check it out HERE. It’s not my usual fare and I’d love to know what you think. Click the image to view all contributors’ articles.

Looking forward to your comments!

 “Life is not always wonderful and sometimes, when we’re mired in the depths of despair, we lose sight of how privileged we really are.”

Read how I was able to weather a couple of highly stressful periods, without totally losing my mind!

“No matter how dreadful the situation, there is always something to be grateful for.”

Photo credit: symphony of love / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA

Of course, I just have to add an appropriate song: 

You know it!

FOLLOW FRIDAY FOUR FILL-IN FUN; MAY 31/13

May 31, 2013Follow Friday Four Fill-In Fun8 comments

It’s Friday; time for some fill-in fun!

 Weekly questions and blog hop brought to you by

HILARY at FEELING BEACHIE 

This week’s co-host: TAMI from EMPTY NEST IN IL 

The premise is simple; just fill in the blanks.

 This week’s statements:

1. If I don’t ___ then _____
2. I wish ______but then again _____
3. _______ is challenging for me.
4. I would say I am “computer ____” because ______

Answers:

1. If I don’t get my coffee in the morning, then I am very grumpy and can’t function well.

2.  I wish there was a magic fountain of youth, but then again, age gives us character and wisdom.

3. Dieting is challenging for me.  Most of our social life revolves around food and we do enjoy our gourmet meals and wine.

4. I would say I am “computer addicted”, because I spend way too much time online.

8 thoughts on “FOLLOW FRIDAY FOUR FILL-IN FUN; MAY 31/13”

1. hilary says:

   June 3, 2013 at 6:39 am Edit

   coffee – has magic powers!

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   1. Debbie says:

      June 4, 2013 at 2:26 am Edit

      It certainly does!  Thanks for dropping by, Hilary. Have a great week.

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2. Susi says:

   May 31, 2013 at 6:29 pm Edit

   It’s not easy for us to diet either because we are serious foodies but we to try to make healthy choices. I’m also a computer addict!!! Just can’t help it. 

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 31, 2013 at 7:33 pm Edit

      Both very great temptations! LOL Thanks for visiting Susi. have a great weekend! 

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3. Judy says:

   May 31, 2013 at 8:38 am Edit

   I am with you on the dieting. I have given up trying however I do walk more if I have eaten some rich food.

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 31, 2013 at 7:28 pm Edit

      Glad I’m not alone Judy. I got myself a pair of exercise walking shoes and and another pair of sandals that give you a workout as you walk, plus I have a stationary bike. Have to try and burn it off somehow! Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!

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4. Corina Ramos says:

   May 31, 2013 at 8:29 am Edit

   I definitely agree with number 4! I always have my face on my website or social media  I feel like one of my teens LOL!

   I love the pic too…that will be me one day  Happy Friday my friend!

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 31, 2013 at 7:27 pm Edit

      I know the feeling, Corina! Actually, I’m going to take a few days off because the internet fatigue is setting in and the chores are piling up! Yikes! LOL Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend.

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FOLLOW FRIDAY FOUR FILL-IN FUN; MAY 17/13

May 17, 2013Follow Friday Four Fill-In Fun, Music14 comments

It’s Friday; time for some fill-in fun!

 Weekly questions and blog hop brought to you by

Hilary at Feeling Beachie

This week’s co-host:  Pickles from Purrfectly Pickles

The premise is simple; just fill in the blanks.

This week’s statements:

1. I can really use ________ right now.
2. I like to ___ my _____
3. The color of the sky right now is ______
4. I get annoyed _____ because of ________

Answers:

1. I can really use a good night’s sleep right now.  Haven’t had one in years.

2. I like to take spontaneous road trips with my hubby.   It’s rare for me to have a weekend off, (I’m self-employed and he works Mon.-Fri.), so when one does come along, we get in the car and….

3. The colour of the sky right now is black, with stars.  It’s the wee hours of the morning here.

4. I get annoyed with utility companies because of their expectation that you should wait around all day for them to show up.  Had an appointment last Saturday for a furnace inspection and they never came.  GRRRR!   On the rescheduled day, they arrived at the last possible moment.  GRRRR!

14 thoughts on “FOLLOW FRIDAY FOUR FILL-IN FUN; MAY 17/13”

1. Corina Ramos says:

   May 18, 2013 at 6:14 pm Edit

   I love these and I’m singing along to The Guess Who’s No Time…I love that song!

   That is one thing I wish I had…time. There’s too much to do and most days there’s something I didn’t get to do and I realize that as soon as my head hits the pillow and I’m drifting off to sleep. You know, one of those things that makes you open your eyes and say “crap…I forgot to…” 

   As always a great choice of music! Hope you’re having a great weekend Debbie!

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 19, 2013 at 6:44 pm Edit

      Thanks for visiting, Corina; glad you enjoy the music!  Sorry for the late response, but, I’m spending more time away from the computer this weekend. It’s a holiday tomorrow and hubby will be home an extra day. Have a great week!

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2. Claudia says:

   May 18, 2013 at 11:43 am Edit

   I loooove roadtrips! Long, short and especially spontaneous ones. Right there with you 

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 19, 2013 at 6:37 pm Edit

      Road trips offer a wonderful sense of adventure.  Thanks for dropping by, Claudia.

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3. hilary says:

   May 18, 2013 at 8:40 am Edit

   a good night sleep sounds great

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 19, 2013 at 6:35 pm Edit

      Yes, it sure would be nice, Hilary. Quite hard to come by for me, though.  Hope you’re having a nice weekend. Thanks for dropping by!

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4. Penny Granger says:

   May 18, 2013 at 6:22 am Edit

   I could really use a holiday right now , Debbie… I like to soak my feet in the sea, (two in one  ) … And the colour of the sky right now is grey, on grey, … and I get annoyed with my neighbours, as they’re making so much noise every Saturday night, It makes me want to scream, .. but I don’t… I dream of my holiday.. and soaking my feet in the sea..  xPenx…

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 18, 2013 at 10:38 am Edit

      Hi Pen; A holiday by the sea sounds lovely.  How aggravating to have noisy neighbours! We have dealt with those in the past, but fortunately, they moved away. Perhaps yours will too? Have a good weekend and hope you get some sunny, blue skies.

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5. Yvonne says:

   May 17, 2013 at 7:12 pm Edit

   I hate those companies too! So much wasted time waiting.

   Have a great weekend!

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 17, 2013 at 8:35 pm Edit

      For sure! Especially aggravating when they don’t show up and you are forced to re-schedule and wait some more. :-p Thanks for visiting and have a good weekend too. 

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6. Susi says:

   May 17, 2013 at 10:03 am Edit

   Oh, how I dislike the window of time companies usually give you and then they still show up late! Customer service certainly seems to have gone out the window. Schoenes Wochenende!!! 

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 17, 2013 at 10:33 am Edit

      It has indeed! They could at least call to say they will be late. Everybody has a cell phone these days. Thanks for visiting. Danke; gleichfalls! 

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7. Judy says:

   May 17, 2013 at 8:44 am Edit

   Yes! Companies who make you wait are very annoying. My time is precious so I like exact times. I also hate to be late and get bothered by those who are constantly late.

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   1. Debbie says:

      May 17, 2013 at 10:31 am Edit

      I’m in complete agreement, Judy. It is incredibly aggravating! Have a good weekend. 

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