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:

- Overtime at work. I've been struggling with money a little lately, but thankfully I've managed to pick up some overtime at work. It means working 6 days a week, but it'll be worth it when I get paid. 

- A lovely day out shopping with my mum on Wednesday. She bought me a dress and three new books (which I am rather more excited about than the dress, because books = happiness). I got Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (I'm reading Eleanor and Park right now, and I love it), Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green, and City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare. 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh13 June 2014 at 13:20

    Glad you'll be getting extra money in the next paycheck!

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  2. Tyrean Martinson13 June 2014 at 15:05

    I love your attitude about books! I feel the same. :) Books = happiness.
    Glad you have the overtime you need and glad you had fun with your mum.

    Happy weekend and happy writing!

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  3. L.G. Keltner13 June 2014 at 17:16

    I've been wanting to read Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Just haven't had the chance yet. Books do equal happiness, and there's so many great ones to choose from!

    I just realized that today is the nine year anniversary of the day that my husband first kissed me. Plus it's Friday the 13th, and we first met on a Friday the 13th. I might have to whip up a little surprise for him.

    Have a great weekend!

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  4. Julia Thorley13 June 2014 at 17:55

    Where would we be without our mum! Well done on getting the overtime, but don't work too hard. Have a good weekend, Laura.

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  5. Bevimus13 June 2014 at 18:16

    Nothing better than good books, yay for you!!

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  6. shelly13 June 2014 at 23:03

    Glad you got the hours you needed and the books you wanted.

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  7. Krista McLaughlin14 June 2014 at 05:54

    Glad you are getting some extra money with overtime! I'm in the same place there. I haven't read Will Grayson, Will Grayson but I really want to.

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  8. Suzanne Furness14 June 2014 at 12:01

    Extra cash always comes in handy! Happy reading to you :)

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  9. Annalisa Crawford14 June 2014 at 19:20

    Have a great payday, whenever that may be :-) New books are always something to celebrate!

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  10. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne14 June 2014 at 22:35

    Lots of great things to celebrate, Laura. I'm sure your dress is lovely and you'll enjoy your new books as well as the extra money you earned. Good job!

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  11. Kate Larkindale15 June 2014 at 05:41

    Fantastic things to celebrate! I loved Fangirl and Will Grayson, Will Grayson. You're going to adore them!

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  12. A Beer for the Shower16 June 2014 at 15:44

    Yes, be very thankful for OT! Nothing's worse than being salaried, staying extra hours, and knowing you're there for free.

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  13. Stephanie Faris17 June 2014 at 21:27

    Fangirl--I've seen a lot on that one lately! Glad you were able to pick up some overtime, but sorry you're having to work so hard. :-(

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  14. Rob Z Tobor17 June 2014 at 23:12

    Just passing to say Hello Miss Laura. . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .NO NO NO you must write not read. . . . OK I know you like reading . . . .

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  15. Elizabeth Mueller18 June 2014 at 07:32

    Hooray for overtime! Yay! And...always love new books. Great selection, too.
    Thanks for sharing your Small things to Celebrate!

    ♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥

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