Don't forget Thursday is book review day, I am participating in "Bookin it 2011" hosted by Life as Mom. This week I will be reviewing The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. Speaking of happiness, I know money cannot buy joy, but here are a list of a few of my favorite things that make everyday life just a little sweeter...
- My dear friend, Bozena's homemade cappuccino with a chocolate drizzled croissant, add her wonderful company and it's all worth the 10 hour drive in a mini van with a three and five year old.
- Rick and his famous Chocolate Tart, with a bottle of Italian sparkling, and our girls snug in their beds.
- Carmen's Lemon Drop martini, I have NEVER had a martini I liked until I tried this one.
- My morning stand-by, my thick white terry cotton robe, a cup of Eight O'Clock Colombian coffee, and,of course, my new copy of the Magnificat.
- My prescription sunglasses, I look cool and I can see at the same time.
- My Pre Cor elliptical exercise machine, I used it every day. It keeps me sane and in my size 8 pants.
- My Toyota Sienna, the ultimate mommy mobile that handles like a sports car, well, at least, like a sedan.
- My fire engine red pumps Rick gave me for my 44th birthday, they make me feel like I still "got it".
These are a few of my favorite things, how about you?
Cute post, Mary.
My favorite things:
>morning cappucino with Italian biscotti
>my very first, pocket Bible, I bought for myself when I was a teenager
>a wooden tenth of the Rosary that I like to carry with me
>glass of wine or Shanti-spell?/ soda with beer/
>Gap jeans that I live in everyday
>My Toyota Sienna Van that I drive my kids everywhere
>lately discovered novels by Nicholas Sparks
>happy music
>and last but not least Complete Balance-soy supplement for my hot flushes.LOL
Posted by: Bozena | 02/09/2011 at 07:00 AM
Bozena,
Your cappucino is the best!
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 02/09/2011 at 07:09 AM
Hmmm...let me see.
Looking at my kids.
Stopping to look at a crisp blue sky through the bare winter trees.
My morning coffee for sure.
Watching my dog roll and dive and play in the deep snow.
My daily dark chocolate.
Tea and cookies in the afternoon.
Lunch and shopping with a good friend.
Walks with my girlfriends.
A weekend B&B stay with my husband.
Working my garden and reaping the rewards.
The feel of the summer air in Michigan late at night.
Teaching my exercise class when it's half over.
Reading a really good book and having a great discussion about it.
Candles.
Bun warmers in the car.
Forsythia, the first clear sign of Spring.
An outdoor summer lake side party with a live band.
Fleece.
Old jeans that fit well.
Comfy shoes.
I could go on and on. This was a nice way to start the day. Thinking of the positive on purpose made me happy! Thanks Mary!
Posted by: wendy | 02/09/2011 at 08:05 AM
rain drops on roses and wiskers on kittens
he he
Bozena's coffee for sure!!!!!
mornings
kissing the back of my boy's neck
finishing a long run
my diamonds
Christmas Eve mass with my boys
Van Morrison music and my classical music station
Mary's red pumps cause GIRL YOU DO STILL GOT IT!!!!!!!
Posted by: TRICIA | 02/09/2011 at 01:03 PM
Here's the work day list:
--listening to A) the local classical music station, B) the local Christian music station or C) the Truth and Life dramatized New Testament in the morning on the 30 minute commute to and from work
--multiple cups of delicious tea throughout the day
--pandora during the day
--my issue of Magnificat
--wearing my Mom's fleece and my moccasins in my office
--fruit snacks at the end of an otherwise very "grown-up" lunch
--checking something off my to-do list
--the Wall Street Journal
--mail
So much goodness! Seriously, how great is our God?! Happy Wednesday, Mary :)
Posted by: Julie @ The Corner with a View | 02/09/2011 at 01:39 PM
Thanks for joining in the fun!
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 02/09/2011 at 04:12 PM
Okay, I thought about this last night and just loved reflecting on the little things...
- all of the different flavors of tea in my cabinet...I can always find just the right one
- snuggling in all of the blankets in the morning
- a clean kitchen at the end of the day
- buying great produce and other items from my farmers! :)
- my prescriptions sunglasses (totally changed my life!)
- always bringing my own lunch to work
- my neti pot (seriously amazing!)
Posted by: Jennifer | 02/10/2011 at 09:33 AM
Jennifer,
A clean kitchen? Priceless!
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 02/10/2011 at 11:00 AM