Celebrate the Small Things!

So I signed up for this blogfest over a week ago, but couldn't participate last week due to my 12 hour shift at work. I'm glad I have the time this week!


The idea is just to post things you want to celebrate. This week I'm celebrating:

- that I'm starting to catch up on the writing that I missed last weekend, slowly but surely.
- I've also got a lot of reading done this week.
- I've nearly filled my very first writer's notebook, and I'm excited about getting my next one. Simple things!
- Tomorrow I'll have been with my boyfriend for 3 years, so we're going out to a restaurant to celebrate.
- the fact that my computer still works; it died for a while yesterday and I didn't know what to do! I must start backing up my work.


Hope you all have a lot to celebrate, too!

Comments

  1. Outcast25 January 2013 at 16:48

    A three year anniversary is an amazing achievement in today's society so here's hoping you guys have an amazing night Laura. That notebook sounds awesome too, it's always good to celebrate the small things that help to build up to one big enjoyable life.

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    1. Laura Clipson25 January 2013 at 16:53

      Thanks! We're gonna have a great time, it's an Italian restaurant and I love pizza and pasta :)
      Yeah I'm impressed with myself for filling it, and excited to choose another!

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  2. Dani25 January 2013 at 16:53

    Congrats on all your "small" things! 3 years... wow! Have fun on your date. Getting you writing and reading done is always exciting.

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    1. Laura Clipson25 January 2013 at 16:54

      Thanks! Yeah it's not really a small thing, but I'd feel bad not mentioning it at all!

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  3. Unknown25 January 2013 at 17:08

    Congratulations on three years! Enjoy your date night. I need to back my work up too. Currently I email it to my gmail account so I know it's always on their server if my computer goes down.

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    1. Laura Clipson25 January 2013 at 17:12

      Thanks! I've been doing that, but I tend to forget.

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  4. Anonymous25 January 2013 at 17:17

    What's not to celebrate?! Have a great weekend:) http://effectivelyhuman.blogspot.com/2013/01/celebrate-small-things.html

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  5. VikLit25 January 2013 at 18:14

    What a great set of things to celebrate! REading and filling up your notebook and computer starting and THREE YEARS with your boyf!! Have a great time celebrating with him.

    *TWIRLS YOU

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  6. Al Diaz25 January 2013 at 18:30

    Congratulations on all your achievements!

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  7. Rob Z Tobor25 January 2013 at 19:31

    Nice to see you thinking positive, although I know from your blog you generally do. Have a great night out, I hope the weather stays dry and you have a lovely meal....

    And that backing up is important.

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    1. Laura Clipson25 January 2013 at 19:40

      Thanks! It's supposed to snow, but we haven't been getting much so I don't think it will here.
      I need to start backing up!

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  8. Chancelet25 January 2013 at 20:58

    Great list of things to celebrate. Three years together ...? Any particular question may come up soon? :)

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  9. Unknown25 January 2013 at 21:47

    Wow lots of little things to be happy about (except the 3 yr anniversary thing - that is always big!!) ...more writing and reading is always a reason to celebrate!

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  10. Unknown26 January 2013 at 04:58

    Congrats on all your wonderful accomplishments. I think you have to back-up your work and think about buying a new computer. Have a great weekend and a wonderful celebration with your boyfriend! :-)

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    1. Laura Clipson26 January 2013 at 15:38

      Thank you! I would buy a new computer if I could afford one!

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  11. Anonymous26 January 2013 at 10:47

    Aww congrats on 3 years!

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  12. David P. King26 January 2013 at 14:12

    What an awesome list of things to be grateful for. Congratulations on your anniversary, too. :)

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