Isn't it though? I feel like every time my day is made it is by something small and relatively insignificant. Let me clarify. Today, for example, I have been rather stressed throughout the morning. Instead of sleeping in until it is time to get ready for work I decided to get up and get going today. Things on my list? Oil change: As it turns out I am irresponsible and somewhere around 10,000 miles past due. This part of the morning went relatively well and the man accidentally gave me a discount so that was a plus. The next items on my list included mailing something at the post office, picking up a check, and faxing something to the insurance people.I am not a fan of insurance people and their butting into my life and requesting top secret documents of mine. Either way, they are the boss and I am their slave. All of these very boring tasks are ones that I do not like to participate in, and I ran out of time to complete them all before heading to work at NGV. I was pretty bummed because it is so very rare that I get the inspiration to run errands and check things off my list! Lucky for me, little things keep happening to improve my outlook on this previously hectic day.
Examples:
1. Ry-Guy going to fax my info for me. He is not a little thing so much, but its the little thing he did that helped me in a big way.
2. Pita Pit has Pepper Jack cheese! This is a new development in my life! I have been hoping that we would intercept this delicacy at some point before I graduate, and the Pita Peeps have shown favor towards me once again and made it happen. So very glad I didn't make a PB&J today. Philly w/ Pepper Jack > Philly without Pepper Jack
It is only 2:00 p.m. so I only have those two major events to brag about right now. I am so thankful for these tiny baby things that just remind me to stop worrying and stressing and enjoy the cookies from Potbelly (my snack stop for today).
A list of some of my other favorite little things that make days!
- Front row parking spots. What a score.
- Lovely, wordy voicemails from Crazy Dixie. Today she called me "Whitley Granddaughter beautiful thing". Never bad to hear.
- HeyTell messages from CarlsBad
-Free Iced Tea from Potbelly (this was yesterdays day maker)
- Hasting's Rental Service: such nice peeps and such lovely low prices. And you can rent as many as you want! (take that Blockbuster!)
- Phone convos with friends: yesterday= Jennifer, today= Nicci
- When my favorite bloggers update (many of you are big time slacking, by the way).
- Encouraging words from bosses
- Finding new recipes. Trying one out tonight... I will let you guys know how that goes.
What are some little things that make your day? (Yes I want to know, so leave a comment!)
Bye, say bye and have a blessed day :)
Whit
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Inspired
I, like my cousin Stacey Michelle, have been out of the blogging loop lately. In an out of town, taking over the vintage domain of Bryan/College Station, curling my hair... these are all excuses I could throw your direction. The truth is I have just lacked the proper inspiration and I have Starsy to thank for helping me get my act together. Today is Thursday, and I am really glad for that. Why? Here is why.
CarlsBad and JanPie are on their way to get me, then we will be heading to Rockport, Texas. Yes, as I live and breathe and type I am going down to the coast! I am very excited to be visiting this city where my family has planted so many roots and I have so many fond memories. Beach time, girls time, Pam time. Heck, I may even take a midnight swim in Pepaw's pool! Say I won't. Rockport memories below.
The Gillis Family lets 5 year olds drive 4 wheelers. Helmets are for wimps.
One of our many matchy-matchy 4th of Julys. Thank goodness our mothers had serious style.
I am guessing this was before Nana decided to re-do the kitchen/dining area. I am not featured in this photo but the Gillis men are, so take it or leave it. Those walls have seen alot of eating. And I mean alot.
I am not going to be visiting that specific house in Rockport because my Nana has retired to the lovely suburbs of Austin, Texas and no longer lives there. But the house pictured is special to me and my family peeps because of all the love and laughs we have shared there. Moving on!
Life has been good to me these past couple of weeks! I was lucky enough to head out to Cedar Creek lake with Ryan and the entire Nemec clan for a luxurious vacation time. The company was great and so was the lovely home we stayed in. Special thanks to Jim Clifton for lending me a room.. We have never officially met, but I feel like you deserve a shout out on the blog. I now know that the ONLY way to have a lakehouse is if you can have a pool in the backyard.. what a life. Go ahead and check out my lake pics.
Thanks again to the Nemec fam for having me and welcoming me. They were such lovely hosts :)
What else can we look forward to?? Cassie's baby getting hear. Easton, if you can read yet (which I am sure you can seeing how your mother and grandparents are average to above average educators) PLEASE come out soon! So excited to make a trip to Austin to meet both new babies, Colin and Easton. I will be updating the blog soon with pictures of both newborns, because who doesn't love babies?
Love to you all and Bye, say bye!
Whitley
CarlsBad and JanPie are on their way to get me, then we will be heading to Rockport, Texas. Yes, as I live and breathe and type I am going down to the coast! I am very excited to be visiting this city where my family has planted so many roots and I have so many fond memories. Beach time, girls time, Pam time. Heck, I may even take a midnight swim in Pepaw's pool! Say I won't. Rockport memories below.
The Gillis Family lets 5 year olds drive 4 wheelers. Helmets are for wimps.
One of our many matchy-matchy 4th of Julys. Thank goodness our mothers had serious style.
I am guessing this was before Nana decided to re-do the kitchen/dining area. I am not featured in this photo but the Gillis men are, so take it or leave it. Those walls have seen alot of eating. And I mean alot.
I am not going to be visiting that specific house in Rockport because my Nana has retired to the lovely suburbs of Austin, Texas and no longer lives there. But the house pictured is special to me and my family peeps because of all the love and laughs we have shared there. Moving on!
Life has been good to me these past couple of weeks! I was lucky enough to head out to Cedar Creek lake with Ryan and the entire Nemec clan for a luxurious vacation time. The company was great and so was the lovely home we stayed in. Special thanks to Jim Clifton for lending me a room.. We have never officially met, but I feel like you deserve a shout out on the blog. I now know that the ONLY way to have a lakehouse is if you can have a pool in the backyard.. what a life. Go ahead and check out my lake pics.
Thanks again to the Nemec fam for having me and welcoming me. They were such lovely hosts :)
What else can we look forward to?? Cassie's baby getting hear. Easton, if you can read yet (which I am sure you can seeing how your mother and grandparents are average to above average educators) PLEASE come out soon! So excited to make a trip to Austin to meet both new babies, Colin and Easton. I will be updating the blog soon with pictures of both newborns, because who doesn't love babies?
Love to you all and Bye, say bye!
Whitley
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