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 got my new contract at work, and it's great! 37 hours spread across 4 days, which is perfect. I'll probably pick up an extra day as overtime, too. 

- I went to Meadowhall (a large shopping centre in Sheffield) on Wednesday, and actually started my Christmas shopping. I've still got a lot to do, but it's nice to have it started. 

- I had a Gingerbread Frappuccino from Starbucks when I went to Meadowhall, and it was amazing! I definitely need to have more of those before the season ends. 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh11 November 2016 at 12:17

    Almost full time but only four days - that's perfect.
    My wife started shopping early. I think we only have one more gift to buy now.

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  2. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne11 November 2016 at 14:50

    Lots of good things to celebrate this week, Laura. So glad you like your new schedule and that you already started your shopping. Great idea!

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  3. Kate Larkindale11 November 2016 at 17:33

    The new work schedule sounds good! I wish I could spread my hours over four days like that too, then I'd get a day to write each week...

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  4. Unknown11 November 2016 at 18:13

    Congrats on your new work salary and hours! Christmas shopping already? Go you! Yay for yummy drinks and fun times out. Have a great weekend!

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  5. Crystal Collier12 November 2016 at 19:45

    Yay! I'm so happy for you with the new schedule. Now you can breathe and feel like a human being again!

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  6. Annalisa Crawford13 November 2016 at 12:08

    Christmas shopping already!! I'm barely admitting to it being autumn :-)

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  7. Click13 November 2016 at 19:09

    Your work contract sounds excellent, especially if you can make up extra hours if you need them.

    Also, well done on the Christmas shopping. I'm so close to being done now, then I can just relax and enjoy the season.

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  8. Shannon Lawrence15 November 2016 at 04:15

    Your post reminds me that I haven't had Starbucks in a couple years now. And not even on purpose. Weird. Wow at having some Christmas shopping done.

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