Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop now hosted by Lexa Cain. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week, no matter how small.


This week I'm celebrating: 

- I posted my Spooktoberfest entry on Monday, click here to check it out. It was more difficult than past years, but that just made it more fun! 

- I'm still off sick from work, but the good news is I've been referred to an ENT specialist at the hospital. I have an appointment next week, so here's hoping it gets sorted out so I can go back to work. 

- I made my first Christmas cake this week, and it turned out pretty good. It was a little burnt on top, but that's to be expected when you have to bake something for four hours! 

- It's Halloween tomorrow! My mum's coming over to watch scary movies, which should be fun. 

Comments

  1. M.J. Fifield30 October 2015 at 12:00

    If I had to make a cake, more than just the top would have been burnt.

    Hope you're feeling better soon!

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  2. Tonja Drecker30 October 2015 at 12:19

    Hope the ENT gets things worked out and you feel better soon! 4 hours for a cake? Now, I"m curious - what kind? Enjoy the time with your mum!

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  3. Suzanne Furness30 October 2015 at 12:35

    Sorry you are still unwell, Laura. Hope the ENT specialist can help next week.
    Enjoy those scary movies!

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  4. Alex J. Cavanaugh30 October 2015 at 13:34

    Hope you get some answers next week.
    What kind of cake bakes for four hours?

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  5. Kate Larkindale30 October 2015 at 17:19

    I hope the specialist has some answers for you. You've been sick for ages!

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  6. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne30 October 2015 at 17:41

    I hope you feel much better soon, Laura and you can enjoy Halloween with your Mum tomorrow.

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  8. Unknown31 October 2015 at 01:44

    Sorry to hear you're still sick. I hope the specialist helps. Have a great Halloween watching scary movies with your mom! :)

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  9. SK Anthony31 October 2015 at 02:45

    Enjoy the scary movies!!!
    I hope the ENT specialist can help get you up and running asap! Sorry you're still sick :(

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  10. Yolanda Renée31 October 2015 at 13:34

    I do hope you are feeling better soon!
    It is time for scary movies isn't it! This weekend that's what it's all about!

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  11. A Beer for the Shower2 November 2015 at 16:17

    I hope the ENT gets you back up and running properly and that you had a great Halloween! I'm off to check out that Spooktoberfest entry (we're way late to the party).

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  12. Stephanie Faris4 November 2015 at 01:02

    So sorry you aren't feeling well...I hope you get the resolution you need soon. A four-hour cake? Sounds involved!

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