Celebrate the Small Things!

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.


This week, I'm celebrating:
- the return of my optimism! I'm in a much better place than I was last week, probably thanks to watching lots of episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. I'm happy Laura again, and I'm glad, because depression really doesn't suit me!
- I've got a lot of research done for my assignment to create a pamphlet, and therefore lots of research for the A to Z Challenge, since I'm using the same topic for both. It's really interesting research, and I'm loving every minute of it! I'll probably reveal the topic sometime next week :)
- I get to play on the Simcity beta tomorrow, and I'm probably more excited than it is healthy to be!
- I celebrated Valentines Day on Monday, since I couldn't do Thursday, and my lovely boyfriend bought me pizza, chips and onion rings from our favourite takeaway. Beats chocolates and flowers, any day!

I hope you've all had as much to celebrate as me :)

Comments

  1. Dani15 February 2013 at 16:35

    Awesome! Sounds like you had an great week! Depression sucks! I like your favorite foods for Vday over sweets and flowers too!

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    1. Laura Clipson15 February 2013 at 16:42

      I really did! And it does suck, I'm glad it was only temporary! I really enjoyed that pizza, I've been dreaming about it all week...maybe he'll get me another for my birthday!

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  2. Rob Z Tobor15 February 2013 at 16:48

    I agree too about the food, and it was sunny here which was nice. Glad you are feeling happy again and you have an idea for the A to Z . . . . WELL COOL.

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    1. Laura Clipson15 February 2013 at 16:49

      It's been sunny here too, it's strange, I'm not used to it!

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  3. SK Anthony15 February 2013 at 16:53

    I sooooo need some optimism right now! I feel stuck in my book :-/ But glad you got yours back ;)

    Great work on the research and OMG great V-day dinner, you had some of my favorite things! Suddenly I want pizza...

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    1. Laura Clipson15 February 2013 at 16:54

      Haha I know, I've been talking about it too much and now I want it all over again. I hope you find some optimism!

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  4. Anonymous15 February 2013 at 17:10

    It's good to have optimism, I celebrated by receiving Alex's book I won on his blog.

    Have a good week-end.
    Yvonne.

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    1. Laura Clipson15 February 2013 at 17:11

      A great way to celebrate, I hope you enjoy it! :)

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  5. Al Diaz15 February 2013 at 17:45

    I would also take pizza, chips and onions over chocolate any day, hahaha. Good for you, Laura! Super glad that your optimism returned. :D

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    1. Laura Clipson15 February 2013 at 18:00

      I think chocolate is a little overrated :)
      Thanks, me too, I missed it! :)

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  6. Outcast15 February 2013 at 18:59

    Your Valentine's Day sounds amazing to me Laura, well onion rings aside haha! I'm glad you're optimism is back because you definitely don't suit being depressed and negative.

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    1. Laura Clipson15 February 2013 at 19:05

      But onion rings are awesome! Each to their own, I guess :)

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  7. Ghadeer15 February 2013 at 20:41

    Loving the blog's new look! And wishing you happiness and optimism always.

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  8. Chancelet16 February 2013 at 02:08

    Sounds like a wonderful week. Glad you're in better spirits! I'm sure a grand Valentine's with the bf helped.

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  9. Ermie16 February 2013 at 08:39

    Oooh! Sim City!!! I haven't played that in a long time... :-)

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    1. Laura Clipson16 February 2013 at 13:52

      I've been waiting for the new one for months, can't wait until it comes out!

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  10. Michelle Wallace16 February 2013 at 10:30

    Return of your optimism... you go girl!
    Research mode... a double thumbs-up to that!
    Sounds like your early Valentine celebration was a winner!
    All in all, sounds like a great week!

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    1. Laura Clipson16 February 2013 at 13:53

      It has been, here's hoping the next is just as great :)

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  11. VikLit16 February 2013 at 16:49

    BUFFY is always cheerying!!! YAY BUFFY! Something to celebrate for SURE. Thanks so for joining in - sorry I didn't get round yesterday!

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    1. Laura Clipson16 February 2013 at 16:56

      It really is, the only problem is I'm addicted again! :)

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  12. Unknown17 February 2013 at 10:35

    SimCity beta? Jealous! Also, yay for returning optimism! Buffy is a good cure all show to watch :)

    Jamie @ Mithril Wisdom

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    1. Laura Clipson17 February 2013 at 11:10

      I only got an hour on it though, not enough! You're right, Buffy is an excellent cure for anything :)

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  13. Julia Hones17 February 2013 at 20:45

    I love the idea of celebrating small things. That is what life is about...

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    1. Laura Clipson21 February 2013 at 13:14

      It really is a great meme, it's nice to remember that there are always things to celebrate :)

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