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.


First things first; I've decided not to participate in the A to Z challenge. I'm sad about this, because it'll be the first time since I started blogging that I haven't taken part. However, I've realised that I just won't have the time to write a post each day; I'd really rather have scheduled them in advance, but I've been so busy lately! Good luck to everyone who is taking part, I'll make sure to stop by and check out your posts! 

This week I'm celebrating: 

- I got to see my favourite band, Trivium, live on Saturday night. My sister and I got absolutely drenched on the way to the venue, but the band totally made up for it. We had an amazing time, I can't wait to see them again. 

- I have this weekend off, and I'm going to see my friends from university tomorrow. We get together once every few months, and I always look forward to it. 

- I can't believe it's April already! The days are getting longer and warmer, which I'm happy about. 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh1 April 2016 at 22:26

    No worries about not participating.
    Glad you got to see your favorite band!

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  2. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne1 April 2016 at 22:55

    Glad you had fun listening to your favorite band, in spite of the weather.
    You're much braver than I am about to A to Z challenge. I've never tried it.:)
    Have fun with your friends tomorrow.

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  3. Rob Z Tobor1 April 2016 at 23:22

    Glad to see all is well Miss Laura. . . I have decided to do the A to Z yet again even though I only made my mind up about this two days ago, so it might all go wrong yet.

    I will be happy once it is a little warmer and drier

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  4. Sheena-kay Graham2 April 2016 at 04:59

    So exciting seeing your fave band perform live. Enjoy your weekend with friends and A to Z understands. See you next year!

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  5. Yolanda Renée2 April 2016 at 05:25

    Enjoy your week and your month, A to Z free. LOL I almost envy you!

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  6. Scarlett Braden2 April 2016 at 18:09

    Came by looking for your A to Z post. I hope you have a lovely spring month not tied to the blogosphere.
    @ScarlettBraden from
    Frankly Scarlett

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  7. Click3 April 2016 at 14:17

    I'm not taking part in the challenge this year either. Perhaps I'll see you if I join in next year. ;-)

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  8. Anonymous4 April 2016 at 21:04

    I can understand not doing the A to Z challenge. This is my first year, and it's already creeping into my dreams. :-)
    Andrea Lundgren
    Into the Writerlea Blog

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