Celebrate the Small Things

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


This week I'm celebrating:

- that my sister, who was in hospital at the start of the week, is out now and almost well again;

- that I renewed my car insurance yesterday and it's £15 cheaper a month;

- that I received my bonus from work today, although it's going to have to go on getting my car fixed, since it failed it's MOT yesterday (badly enough that I daren't drive it!) but it could be worse. Really, the bonus came at the best time!

What are you celebrating? :)

Comments

  1. SK Anthony22 February 2013 at 16:50

    Woohoo for a perfectly-timed bonus! Hope your car is up and running ASAP. I'm also glad that your sister is doing well ;)

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    1. Laura Clipson22 February 2013 at 16:54

      Thanks! It should be running by this time next week, I'm taking it in on Tuesday :)

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  2. Outcast22 February 2013 at 17:11

    So glad to hear about your sister Laura, hopefully she continues to recover. Nice on the car insurance too, monthly payments seem to be the way to go!

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    1. Laura Clipson22 February 2013 at 17:45

      Overall it's more expensive, but I can't afford to pay all in one, but it's certainly a lot cheaper now :)

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  3. L.G. Keltner22 February 2013 at 17:24

    Glad to hear your sister is doing better. A bonus is always a good thing, even when you have to spend it on necessities like getting a car fixed. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Laura Clipson22 February 2013 at 17:46

      It really was good timing, I needed this bonus! Thanks, you too! :)

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  4. Julia Thorley22 February 2013 at 18:46

    Good news about your sister. Isn't it strange how every time a bonus arrives there is something boring to spend it on?

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  5. Alex J. Cavanaugh22 February 2013 at 20:13

    Glad your sister is out of the hospital!

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  6. Unknown22 February 2013 at 21:34

    You are celebrating some BIG things. Glad you had such a good week.

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  7. Michelle Wallace22 February 2013 at 21:50

    That's awesome news about your sister!
    Cheaper car insurance? What a relief.
    And congrats on the bonus too.
    Happy Friday!

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    1. Laura Clipson24 February 2013 at 15:31

      Thank you! I love renewing my car insurance, it's cheaper every year. Still too expensive, though! :)

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  8. Al Diaz22 February 2013 at 22:45

    Congratulations for your sister. May her health keep improving! :D

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  9. Dani23 February 2013 at 00:16

    Thrilled that your sister is getting better! Auto insurance is rediculously priced! Yay for bonuses!!!

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    1. Laura Clipson24 February 2013 at 15:32

      Thanks! It is incredibly high, it's ridiculous!

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  10. Jackie23 February 2013 at 02:16

    Great news about your sis being home!

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  11. VikLit23 February 2013 at 11:16

    Great news that your sis is home, and congrats on the bonus!

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  12. Heather Musk24 February 2013 at 15:22

    Glad to hear your sister is better, and good news on the insurance front. Cars are expensive things to run.

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    1. Laura Clipson24 February 2013 at 15:33

      They really are, but so worth it! One weekend without mine and I'm praying to have it back!

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  13. Dana25 February 2013 at 17:21

    Glad your sister is doing better! Congrats on the bonus. That's some good timing. ☺

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  14. Chancelet26 February 2013 at 01:25

    It sounds like the extra income did come at the best time. Good for you that you're spirits are still up and you weren't dreaming of unworthy ways to spend the bonus. :)

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    1. Laura Clipson26 February 2013 at 10:11

      It really did! I was planning on using it to help out with my money troubles I already had, but alas! It must go on the car :)

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  15. Anonymous26 February 2013 at 11:33

    I'm celebrating that I finally have a job interview at the end of the week. Fingers crossed.

    Also, I've given your blog an award: http://thecapillary.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/liebster-award.html

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    1. Laura Clipson26 February 2013 at 12:05

      Thanks, and congratulations on your interview! :)

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  16. Alana2 March 2013 at 07:35

    I love this concept!

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