365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 58

I am grateful that today we get to relax a little bit, read the paper and hopefully go for a fun workout somewhere :):);)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 56

I am grateful I happened to see my.neighbor today :):):) I haven't seen her forever and she is having a garage sale tomorrow so we are going to join in......should be great fun:):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 41

I am grateful for a terrific Christmas. 

This year was remarkable in that we did zero gift giving ….that is correct, 0.  It was spectacular!

I love gifts just as much as the next person, however, one day a year when you are trying to find things for everyone you love is overwhelming at best.

This year Christmas was so close to T Day that it truly did sneak up on us.  We all proactively made a choice for our gifts to be no gifts.

This was so incredibly liberating………….the day was about the day, the experience and enjoying each other’s company.  There was no frantically running around, late night wrapping, pre formed expectations, wondering if you bought the right thing, did you buy enough……….none of that.

We woke up early and watched the sunrise while sipping coffee, listened to the stillness and calm of the morning.

After making our yummy green drink in the Vitamix, we went for a bike ride to the top of Friendship Park where we took in the incredible views of the city, harbor and all the way down to Orange County.

We then decided we would pack up our swim stuff and the dog and head to Belmont Shores for a swim.  We donned our wetsuits and jumped in……….OMG was it cold. Our faces and heads were freezing at first but we adjusted after the first ten minutes or so ----- I do have to say, the best part was probably getting back out J Note to self, get myself one of those neoprene hoodies for winter swimming. 

My husband then went for a long run and I took the dog out for a stroll in Belmont – it was about 75 degrees and terrific. 

Afterwards we all went and got lunch at a wonderful Mediterranean Restaurant called BouBouffe  ,  eat and relaxed.

Stopped at the store to get dinner makings, came home, made some dinner (wasn’t one of my finest unfortunately) we wished all of our friends and family a  Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and called it a day.

All in all, perfect :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 25

I am grateful for dog toys:) yes, dog toys -- it gives me great pleasure to watch my dog running around the house at full speed, playing with her toys :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 23

I am grateful that my flight ran on time today :) I was able to get home by 6pm, be reunited with my husband and dog, go out to eat and be asleep by 8 pm ----- it was perfect :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 19

I am grateful I got up extra early to run and I discovered a new trail to investigate:):):)

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I am grateful we got to join together for an early dinner at Swan Thai in R.P.V.......Beautiful Sunset and wonderful food - it was a big hit. Everyone enjoyed the food and the and the atmosphere:):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 15

I am grateful we chose to fly back home Saturday morning -- we missed all the crowds and craziness that ensues with a Sunday post turkey day departure. We got home on schedule and were able to re-unite with the home front family and the dogs and enjoy the wonderful dinnermy sister made :):):)

MB Sunset

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 14

Got a little distracted with all the holiday goins ons :) I am grateful that Thanksgiving was a smashing success!  All family got along swimmingly as usual, we stuck to our pescatarian ways for the second year in a row, my vegan mashed potatoes were a crowd pleaser and we got up and did a long run :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 13

Today I've got nothing :(.
Just kidding :):):):):)
Today is the big day of Gratitude......it is Thanksgiving, the day when people all over the US of A are celebrating what they are grateful for.

I am grateful I am joined with family and friends. I am grateful that it is a beautiful crisp day outside and the sunshine is beaming proudly. I am grateful for the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen (even if it is bacon and because of my pescitarian ways I won't be partaking) --- it does smell delicious!  Yesterday I got to run in the rain and there was a little creek flowing and it was so rejuvinating and peaceful.........I am grateful for all of these things and many more!!!!!


How bout you? I would love to hear what you are grateful for...........


Happy T Day!

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 12

I am grateful that our friends and family are all safe, healthy and gathering for T-Day:):):)