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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // New Year Edition

January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 15 comments
10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // New Year Edition

Ten things that made me happy this week. // dreams-etc.com

1 // A busy, but productive week.

2 // Based on my list of books scheduled to be released this year, it’ll be a good book year!

3 // Little One tweaked a muscle, but I noticed her favoring a leg & a day later she was back to her usual self.

4 // The #bloglifechat, which was so much fun!

5 // Taking the first step toward a goal I’ve had for awhile.

6 // Seeing the results of training with Little One. I’m so proud of her!

7 // A fun morning at church on Sunday.

8 // Feeling better after dealing with the stomach flu last week.

9 // A new planner for 2016!

10 // Feeling inspired.

WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY THIS WEEK?

ps – linking up with Krysten & Lindsay.

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15 comments

  1. Danielle says:
    January 8, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I’m so glad you’re feeling better. Yay for awesome books too! This is such a nice list šŸ™‚ It’s so important to focus on what makes us happy so we attract more of it.

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  2. Dominique says:
    January 8, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    I’m so impressed on how thw simplest things make you happy. I love people like you. I love when I have a good morning at church as well. Glad tou are feeling better after thw flu. Have a great weekend!

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  3. Autumn says:
    January 8, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I can’t get over how adorable your dog is!! I love king charles cavalier puppies and htey think have such a SWEET personality! I’m glad to hear that you are felt inspired and you’re making steps toward your goals!

    I am hosting a gratitude link up here and this would be a great post to add if you are interested! šŸ™‚

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  4. Lindsay says:
    January 8, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Glad you’re feeling better – you’ve been feeling under the weather now for a bit.

    Sorry to hear Mina hurt her leg. These little dogs, we’ve got to be so careful, they can hurt themselves so easily. I’d hate for her to hurt herself and need surgery or something crazy, like Charlie had.

    I hope you have a restful and relaxing weekend love! šŸ˜‰ xo

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  5. Keating says:
    January 8, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    I love focusing on the things that are making me happy. New planners are always amazing!

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  6. Leslie says:
    January 8, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    What a cute puppy! I’ve got a lot of things to be thankful for. I hope the rest of the year stays on track. Good luck with your goals!

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  7. Alix Maza says:
    January 8, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Little One is so ADORABLE! I love things that make me happy, like dogs!!

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  8. Jazmine says:
    January 9, 2016 at 3:39 am

    I like how your focusing on the postive that happened each week. I think it’s a good habit since I tend to always focus on what went wrong. šŸ™‚ I’m happy you had a good week.

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  9. Sarah Ross-Koves says:
    January 9, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    What a great post idea: I always have my students write about the highs and lows form their week. I never thought to post it. Thanks for the ideas.

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  10. Penny Struebig says:
    January 9, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Welcome to 2016! Sounds like you had a pretty good first week. Glad you’re feeling better.

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  11. Akaleistar says:
    January 9, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    Hooray for a good book year!

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  12. chelsea jacobs says:
    January 9, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    I’m so glad both you and Little One are feeling better! And yay for new planners!

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  13. Beate says:
    January 10, 2016 at 10:52 am

    It’s a wonderful idea to write down the things that make you happy and focus on the good things in life šŸ™‚
    It sounds like you’ve accomplished some great things this week, that is amazing. And it does feel so good, right? šŸ™‚
    I write down every day what I’m thankful for to start my day with a positive feeling. Ever since I started that I can see what a huge difference it makes to count one’s blessings šŸ™‚
    Have a wonderful and relaxed Sunday.
    Lots of hugs to you and lots of belly rubs to Little One,
    Beate

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  14. Chelsie says:
    January 11, 2016 at 12:12 am

    Yay! What an extremely positive list! I’m so glad that things have been going so well this last week! I love new planners and I agree, this year’s book lists are looking EXTREMELY promising! Things that made me happy this last week was having a successful first week on our new diet (and losing some weight!), planning our cruise and Rosie being extra snuggly!

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  15. aaronica @ the crunchy mommy says:
    January 11, 2016 at 4:05 am

    busy + productive + awesome…

    those things make me happy as well!!!

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