Celebrate the Small Things

If you're looking for my A to Z 'W' post, you can find it here.


Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop hosted by Viklit over at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week.

I've had a really bad week, so I'm grateful to this blogfest, because it reminds me that there are always things to celebrate. I had to get my dog put down on Wednesday, so it's just an incredibly sad time for me at the minute. He really was like a member of the family. 

So, some things to celebrate!

- I finished both of my assignments, my pamphlet and my ghost story, and handed them in on Wednesday. I don't have any deadlines now until my dissertation deadline in September, so it's nice to be able to relax. 

- My pamphlet has been published online, so if anyone wants to take a look at it, you can find it here. It's a collection of poetry based on Greek myths, which is why I chose the theme for the A to Z challenge. If you do take a look, let me know what you think!

Comments

  1. Anonymous26 April 2013 at 15:29

    I love the sound of this blogfest! Congrats on finishing both of your assignments :D I handed in two of mine on Monday as well, so nice to get them done.

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  2. L.G. Keltner26 April 2013 at 15:48

    Finishing assignments is always good! I downloaded your pamphlet and look forward to reading it soon. Congratulations on a successful week!

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    1. L.G. Keltner26 April 2013 at 20:55

      I'm sorry about your dog, of course. Sometimes the only way to get through that kind of pain is to focus on the things that are good.

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  3. Suzanne Furness26 April 2013 at 16:05

    So sorry about your dog, I know how sad it can feel letting a much loved pet go. But congrats on finishing those assignments.

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  4. Allison26 April 2013 at 16:32

    Sorry about your dog :( Congrats on the accomplishments!

    Allison (Geek Banter)

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  5. Tonja Drecker26 April 2013 at 16:35

    Sorry to hear about your dog. That's always hard. But congratulations on your assignments. I'm sure that was a weight off your shoulders!

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  6. SK Anthony26 April 2013 at 16:39

    I'm so sorry about your dog. Big hugs.

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  7. Rob Z Tobor26 April 2013 at 17:18

    Your poetry is very good well done, and sad news about the dog. :(

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  8. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne26 April 2013 at 17:32

    So sorry to hear about your dog, Laura. I know from experience that it's a terribly sad time for you. But I'm glad that you're finding the small things to celebrate.

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  9. VikLit26 April 2013 at 17:38

    I am so sorry to hear about your dog, pets are such members of the family and it is very sad when they pass. *HUGS*

    I'm glad you feel able to find small things to celebrate.

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  10. Outcast26 April 2013 at 18:13

    So sorry to hear about your dog Laura, no wonder your week wasn't too great, I hope you continue to move on positively like you are here. Congratulations on the pamphlet too, off to check that out now.

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  11. Julie Flanders26 April 2013 at 19:15

    Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I know just how hard that is. Take care and congratulations on your pamphlet, that's awesome.

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  12. Ermie26 April 2013 at 20:08

    Hey Laura. That's so sad about your dog - pets really are family members.
    Hope you're doing ok.
    p.s. Congratulations on the pamphlet. Going to check it out now. :-)

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  13. Anonymous26 April 2013 at 20:57

    I'm so sorry about your dog. That's hard. I'm also happy that you get some downtime, and don't have to stress about school right now. Your pamphlet sounds cool. On my way there soon...

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    1. Anonymous26 April 2013 at 20:59

      Wow! You've done a lot of work for that project! Good for you on the pamphlet! Woohoo!

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  14. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne27 April 2013 at 04:13

    Laura, I've nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Please visit www.dhdunne.blogspot.com for more info. Congratulations.

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  15. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne28 April 2013 at 16:21

    Laura, just stopping by to say hello and I hope you're feeling a little more cheerful today. Remember to stop by my blog when you can to learn more about the Sunshine Award nomination.

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