Friday, 4 February 2011

This Week I'm Grateful For

I've been through a lot these past few months and it's easy to get caught up in the sadness and the grief. So when I saw this idea over at Maxabella loves I just knew I had to participate. I need to spend more time thinking about the things that are good in life. Even through all this grief, I have things to be grateful for.

So here goes. This week I'm grateful for....
  • Exercise- I started doing it to try and lose the jelly belly that pregnancy leaves behind. One thing I didn't realize is how much better I feel now. Not just physically but mentally. I can feel my dark mood lifting the more I get out there and sweat. It's like free therapy, and it also helps you get rid of the jelly belly. Mine is still here, but it's losing a bit of it's wobble.
  • Friends- I have the most amazing friends who have really supported me. I don't know what I would do without them, especially since my family lives in a different country than I do.
  • Wine- My husband will laugh when he sees this one. Wine is like magic. It brings people together. It makes anything more fun. There are so many different kinds of wine so you never get bored. There's always a good reason to have wine. It's complex and interesting and I love learning more about how it's made. Oh, and I also really like to drink it! : )
Enjoying a glass in Bordeaux, France
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14 comments:

  1. Jenn4 February 2011 at 19:01

    Ah, three things I am grateful for, too. Possibly a little more grateful for the wine and a little less grateful for the exercise than I should be, but still, grateful. :)

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  2. Anonymous4 February 2011 at 20:25

    Ahh yes, the joy of wine, and friends....I'm with you on those two at least. Not sure I use the word gratitude and exercise together though. :-)

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  3. BabyMac4 February 2011 at 20:26

    Hi there, just popped over from Maxabella - I too am grateful for all those things. It's amazing what a good walk or good wine can do for a gal! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Anonymous4 February 2011 at 20:54

    I hear you on the exercise thing, since having my little girl I'm actually healthier than I was before. Once you embrace exercise, it gives you back tenfold. Popping in from Maxabellas. x

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  5. Selina4 February 2011 at 22:13

    I couldnt agree more with your post, so true.

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  6. Nikki @ Styling You4 February 2011 at 23:51

    Popping over from Maxbella and loving your grateful list. Especially wine. Have been abstaining for a month - back on next week!

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  7. Mummahh5 February 2011 at 00:05

    i think i am grateful for all of those things also.
    x

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  8. Maxabella5 February 2011 at 00:24

    Wine is a great elixir, isn't it!

    I'm happy that you are smiling, even though things are tough. Exercise will really help. All those endorphins running around your bod have got to count for something! x

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  9. Anonymous5 February 2011 at 01:08

    You've had an incredibly painful time and I am glad you are able to find things to be grateful for. You're amazing x

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  10. rebecca5 February 2011 at 01:13

    Couldn't agree more...I also LOVE wine! It makes me feel so much better after a long stressful day, it is one of the things I miss most during pregnancy! Hope you have a delicious glass or two tonight ((hugs))

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  11. Naturally Carol5 February 2011 at 07:38

    Wine is ok...but friends are better and a good cuddle at the end of a tough day is the best!

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  12. Anonymous5 February 2011 at 15:05

    I love your reasons to be cheerful. I agree with you about exercise and I know how awful I feel if I don't do any for a while. I go swimming and to a gym. Agree about friends too, though mine are dwindling a little now. As for wine....well I am sure more problems have been solved through wine than........

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  13. Michelle Reeves - Bod for tea5 February 2011 at 22:02

    LOVE the photo! Wine really is fab isn't it? Great reasons to be grateful :)

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  14. Anonymous8 February 2011 at 12:45

    I've been reading your blog, I spotted your blog name on BMB and was intrigued. Beautiful writing about such a difficult and painful subject, am so terribly sorry you lost your angel, and within the sadness reasons to be grateful. I wish you very best wishes for the future. Keep blogging - you are fab! x

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