7 for Seven

Hello Loves!

…every Monday, we post seven positives from the previous seven days of the week as a reminder of what we have so that the week starts out on an upswing. There is much truth in the belief that happy people attract good things, so it is important to start the week out right. Sometimes it’s the more grand, but other times, it’s the simple things.~ Key + Arrow

7 for Seven originated at Key + Arrow and here are my 7 positives for this week:

My brother. Jane Austen hit the nail on the head when she said, “What strange creatures brothers are.” Mine is the strangest, weirdest, handsomest, bestest brother I could ever ask for. We added another candle to his cake this week and I am so very grateful that God chose him to help light my journey on this earth. I am truly blessed.

Answered prayers. When you ask for something and then get confirmation from the most unexpected source that it has been answered…that. That feeling.

Random coffee dates. I love coffee. But I love having a great conversation over a good cup of coffee even more. I was blessed with both this week.

Airline ticket sales. Hello Vacation. I see you.

Sangria. Because wine.

November. Almost every day in the month of November is someone’s birthday in my family. The fact that these birthdays coincide with our Carnival which is usually celebrated exactly 9 months prior is not lost on me either. That my family loves a celebration is an understatement. Needless to say this is going to be a hectic month of festivities since last week alone we celebrated five birthdays. So cheers to the most celebrated month in my family. (FYI: My sister is also November-born.)

A gym at work. I am so grateful for the gym at work. November into Christmas into Carnival is a series of drinks, food, birthday cake…lots of birthday cake and little will-power. Thank the Lord for the gym at work to keep things balanced nicely.

And there you have it. Short and pretty sweet. My hope is that by turning my focus to all that I have to be grateful for at the start of my work week, by sowing my own seeds of faith and gratitude, I can carry with me and reap the rewards of “positivity + balance + bliss” throughout the days ahead. Hmmm I do feel better!

If you’re reading this, this is me blowing some glitter and confetti on you because you’re super blessed to have received the gift of another 86,400 seconds today, to spend any way you desire. What made you happy today? What are you grateful for? I would love to hear from you.