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I am grateful I got to swim tonight. I had the whole pool to myself and didn't miss a beat even though I hadn't been for any long swims for at least two weeks ........I even started to breathe bi-laterally :):):)

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I am grateful for beautiful views :):):)

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

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I am  grateful that our garage went from this

to this :):):)

The garage sale went great. Met a lot of terrific people that will enjoy their new stuff.

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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:):):)

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I am grateful that I was able to rearrange my schedule to help out yesterday -- we had an awesome outcome and I was still able to swing all my other commitments :););)

Bonus Pic of Paris to show my Gratitude :)

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Take to the Safe Center 

I am so grateful we started to make a dent in our operation "get rid of" ..... Reduce, reuse, de-cumulate, give to someone that can do more with it;););).
Every year we accumulate more stuff, more stress and more of a footprint on this tiny universe of ours.

Today we made a commitment and followed through to start parting of our stuff to the appropriate place .......and we washed the dog:):):)

Shreddings and Recyclables

Donate, Sell or Giveaways :)

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I am grateful when God walks me through the anxieties, challenges and overwhelmed feelings that can come with life. We have so many blessings to be grateful for and when we let the "to do list" overcome us we can have a hard time enjoying all the wonders of the day and helping others do the same.

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I am grateful for this time of year when just for a few moments (if you are lucky, hours) things, people and expectations slow down.  People stop and reflect on the years achievements, setbacks and overall summation of where they have been and where they want to go for the next year.
It is an ominous thought as to all we have on our plate at times so when we get to take a step back and stop and breath I am grateful for that :):):)

 1st Sunset 1/1/2014

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I am grateful that on this News Years Day 2014 I incorporated two of the lessons from the Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center (ELC).
I filled the sink up with the the soapy water to do the dishes and I brought my reusable shopping bags to the grocery store to buy my green drink ingredients;););)

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I am grateful I got to get a personalized tour of the extremely cool and fun Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center in Playa Del Rey. What a great place for both kids and adults to learn about being environmentally friendly stewards of our Earth:):):)

Learn how you can make a difference!

Make a Pledge and Name a Sea Creature :)

Violin "One mans trash is another's Treasure"

Creative items made from Re Used and Recylced products

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I am grateful to Frank for bringing us across the finish line ;););)

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I am grateful for wonderful people that help you out when you need it just because :):);) Thank you Kristin!

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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 :):):)

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I am grateful for this beautiful Christmas day! The wonderful winter landscape that provides fresh, crisp colors that continuously change as the sun rise sand sets. The organic oders of the freshly rained upon soil and the tremendous pink hues of the clouds as the sunset beckons.......a truly amazing and spectacular gift that nature brings us every day :):):)

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I am grateful for Tiny Reindeer :):);)

Apex Reindeer

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I am grateful for impromptu walks on the beach :):):)

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I am grateful I had green scallions (substitute for onions) so I could make my pea soup :):);)

Pea Soup

1 lb dry spilt peas green (rinse in water)
3 carrots chopped
1 cup celery chopped
1 small onion chopped (can substitute scallions :))
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
6/7 cups of water

Saute carrots, celery, onion and garlic for 5 minutes
Add rinsed split peas and 6/7 cups of water
Bring to boil
Simmer for 45 minutes
Eat and Enjoy!!!!!!
So Yummy, tasty and easy :):);)

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I am grateful for beautiful sunrises :):):)

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I am grateful for a claean bill of health from the dermatologist :):):)