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:

- I mentioned this in my What's Up Wednesday post, but I'm celebrating starting regular exercise this week. I've started going on jogging/skipping sessions with my sister in our local park, and I'm loving them. I just need to make sure I keep going!

- I finished all of my second drafts of the short stories for my dissertation this week, and I've started the third drafts. They're starting to look like finished pieces now, which is exciting!

- Summer is drawing to a close here, and I'm relieved! We still have a little warm weather to go, but before we know it autumn and winter will be upon us, and I can't wait! 

- I'm also celebrating the fact that my boyfriend has gotten a job - he's struggled to get them in the past so this is a real achievement. The fun part is he happened to get the same job as me, so now we'll be working together! That should be fun :)

Comments

  1. Rhonda Albom23 August 2013 at 10:12

    Sounds like a great week of accomplishments! I re-joined the blog hop this week.

    Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes

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  2. Tonja Drecker23 August 2013 at 10:12

    Yay for your boyfriend, and I hope you guys have a great time working together. I know what you mean about summer coming to an end; I prefer the cooler months too.

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  3. Rob Z Tobor23 August 2013 at 11:08

    Ah yes autumn is almost here I have noticed the hedgerows starting to turn brown and our apple trees are full of apples.

    Working together is a great test of a relationship I hope it all goes well.

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  4. Alex J. Cavanaugh23 August 2013 at 11:16

    Hope the working together thing works.
    Cool your stories are almost complete.
    And keep exercising! Three weeks to a habit - you can do it.

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  5. Julie Flanders23 August 2013 at 14:02

    Great news all around! I started exercising regularly a few months ago and it really does help me, I hope we are both able to keep it up.
    I love autumn - my favorite time of year. I am relieved that the summer is nearly over too. :)

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  6. SK Anthony23 August 2013 at 17:21

    Awesome celebrations!
    Exercising is great, I hope you keep it up and don't do like me with my two weeks on two weeks off schedule, I suck. Best of luck to your boyfriend and congrats as well ;)

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  7. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne23 August 2013 at 17:59

    Oh, great job on all those celebrations, Laura! I'm sure you'll be motivated to keep exercising and it's so nice that your boyfriend is working with you! Jobs are hard to find everywhere so that's a big thing to cheer about.

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  8. Julia Thorley23 August 2013 at 18:15

    Please don't wish away the summer! I love autumn, but hate the cold and wet. Congrats on the exercising et al.

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  9. Chancelet23 August 2013 at 19:45

    I'm with Julia... keep warm weather for as long as possible! Oh may I follow your lead soon. Everyday I think I need to start exercising, but it has yet to happen!

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  10. Outcast23 August 2013 at 19:49

    Great job for your boyfriend to get that job, obviously as you know I've been there in trying to find one when you really want it and it hurts when you fail even though it's never really your fault, jobs are just scarce, very pleased to hear.

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  11. Sheena-kay Graham23 August 2013 at 22:19

    Congrats on finishing your second draft and exercising regularly. But wishing summer away is crazy...but since you like winter....ok.

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  12. Anonymous23 August 2013 at 22:26

    Congrats on incorporating workouts into your schedule. Keep it up!

    Ana

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  13. cleemckenzie24 August 2013 at 15:29

    There's a lot to be said for scheduling anything regularly, especially an exercise program. Good for you.

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  14. Tyrean Martinson25 August 2013 at 16:24

    Regular exercise is great, and skipping sounds like a lot of fun! :)
    Congrats on getting your writing done!!! It sounds like you are making great progress.
    And congrats to your boyfriend too!

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  15. DWei26 August 2013 at 07:47

    Congrats to him getting a job! It's not easy, I would know.

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  16. VikLit26 August 2013 at 18:31

    Congrats to your boyfriend, that's great news! As is the regular exercise, I am trying to keep on with that too!

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  17. Roland D. Yeomans26 August 2013 at 19:10

    Regular exercise is important. Working with a romantic partner is always a two-edged sword. Be careful. :-)

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  18. Vanessa Morgan27 August 2013 at 13:41

    Sounds like you're being productive. Congratulations.

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  19. Misha Gerrick27 August 2013 at 22:17

    Great news that your boyfriend got a job.

    Good going on your dissertation. :-)

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