Welcome to my Friday feature! Created by the wonderful Meggy @ Chocolate ‘n’ Waffles, it’s a remedy against feeling down by creating a list of all the good things happening in my life this week. I became so inspired by her weekly posts and later also that by Nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog, I felt it was time to begin sharing my own good feelings. It can be anything, from the smallest gesture from a stranger to a major event in your life that alters the direction of your day. Maybe something here will bring a smile to you in the moment.
I was turned down for the NetGalley book, first time ever in 7 years for this author. And, it wasn’t included in the 3rd quarter offerings by the audiobook publisher. So, I reached out to the publisher and she’s sending it to me! And! A friend is sending me her extra print copy!!! I love everything this author writes so picture me wearing a big, big, smile🥰
Everyday I start my morning with a greeting from Susan @ Susan Loves Books. What a lovely way to start my day💜
Please don’t judge me for this guilty pleasure😬
I don’t have many but I’ve watched this show for years (I’ve tried many times to quit). This week, a storyline I’ve HATED has finally been exposed. The good guys are winning for a change. If you follow the show, you know how big it is!
Speaking of mornings…I wake up really early and this is my view every morning💜
- I got shout outs from Mary Kubica, Harlequin Books and Simon & Schuster Audio for three of my reviews😍
- Shipped a lot of gently worn clothes to someone special as they are now too big for me. That someone is also losing weight and these are new, lower sizes for her!
- I had a serious problem with my computer and I was able to fix it!
- Two audiobooks I was hoping to get for review came through this week!
- We received a significant chunk of money due us that we’d all but given up on. It doesn’t completely pay off the total debt but it’s a huge dent!
Love your happy moments this week! So exciting about those audiobooks and I love Susan’s Good Morning posts too 🙂
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Thanks, Nicki! Susan’s daily greeting just starts me off so nicely💜
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You had many happy moments this week, Jonetta! I’m grateful for a day off from work today! Enjoy your Friday!
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Thanks, Kris! Enjoy that day off, especially on a Friday!!
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Awww thank you so much for the shout out Jo!
You have blessed me today!💜
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As you bless us daily, Susan💜
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What a gorgeous morning view! Looks so peaceful!
How wonderful that you got the money you were due after being close to giving up. A few years ago that was my situation with a building management company that hadn’t returned my deposit TWO YEARS after I moved. They were kind of crooked and I didn’t live in that country anymore, they’d stopped answering emails and phone was disconnected. One day I just had a feeling out of nowhere (I know how crazy this sounds, but it really happened this way) that I should check that old bank account, even though it had like, $2 in it just to keep it open. A couple of days before, the apartment security deposit had been deposited there in full. It seemed like another company had bought the first one and paid out what was owed, that was all I could figure. I could’ve cried, I was so happy. I’d really given up on it.
All to say — I know how that feels and what it can mean to you and I’m happy you had that happen for you!!! 💕🤗
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Oh, that’s a fantastic story, Ren! After two years, I wouldn’t have even checked. You must be living right (my mother’s old saying). Have a wonderful day💜
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That’s such a sweet saying!! This made me smile even to recall it, so thank you for mentioning your own experience and bringing me back the memory of that happy, totally unlikely moment. Wish you a lovely weekend ahead!
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Good to know about the good things in your life, Jonetta. May many more pleasant things come into your life. ❤
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Thank you, Debjani! And the same for you💜
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Happy Friday Jonetta! It sounds like you had some great things happening this week! That’s so amazing that they were able to send you a copy of the book! Wishing you the very best weekend and thanks for making us all smile with these posts! 🙂
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Aww, thank you, Amy💜 You have a fantastic weekend!
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I love positivity posts! 👍😍
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So do I, Carol💜 Many thanks to Meggy🥰
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Oh, I love that you’re getting the audio from the author, that’s wonderful news. Like Kathleen Kent sending me an ARC of her next book. We too try to recycle clothes when they’re almost new rather than throw away. I loathe buying anything unless I really want it because we generate so much waste already.
And yes, we too are blessed to have a lovely view out our windows, onto a park and greenery. So much to be thankful for. Have a great weekend. xx
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Thank you, Alexandra! We definitely have lots in common🥰
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What a great week you’ve had 😊 I love your morning view!
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Thank you, Kelly!
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A LOT of great things for you this week! Or, maybe just your very positive outlook that makes it seem like a windfall of goodness. I enjoyed taking my son on a college visit this week — lots of laughing on a scenic road trip.
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Amanda, since I’ve started focusing on the positives, there’s a lot more there than if I didn’t look! It changes my entire outlook☺️
Oh, that college visit had to be fun! Are you looking forward to being an empty nester?
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I am not looking forward to it! (weep!) Thankfully, after this one leaves (#3), I’ll still have one at home for a couple more years. Hopefully, I’ll be used to the idea by the
time it’s his turn to go.
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I had a feeling you weren’t💜 Glad you do have one more to console you.
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What great things happening to you and around you this week. I too, enjoy Susan’s Good Morning posts, they are always so uplifting. My wonderful things this week include spending time with my grandkids again this week, going to the doctor for my check up and having him tell me I lost 5 pounds, and spending the weekend with my daughter in Toronto, Ontario, riding the subway, going out for dinner and then off to the theatre to experience The Lion King. Have a great weekend Jonetta.
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Wow, Carla! What an awesome week💜 You saw The Lion King?!? I’m envious. Congrats on that weight loss. That’s a great feeling. And I hope you’re spoiling those grandkids🥰 Enjoy your weekend!
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The Lion King was amazing. I saw it about 6 years ago with my husband, so now I have shared that experience with my daughter.
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Terrific news on all counts, Jonetta! Glad you have so much goodness in your life.
We are still with the twins who just turned three months old this week. We also had fantastic news that our youngest daughter is pregnant and due on February 14th! 🤱
My reading is so off but an upcoming trip back home to VA will give me a big chunk of time to read. Have a terrific upcoming week! 🌸
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Thanks, Marialyce💜 Gotta say, given a choice between those adorable grand babies and reading, it’s no contest! I’m sure they’re loving being with their yaya🥰 That’s WONDERFUL news about your youngest daughter, too! Have a great weekend!
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As always, I love reading these, Jonetta! It shows your beautiful character each and every time. I love Susan’s posts, I am SO Happy you’ll be reading the new KH! YAY for new clothes sizes and sharing your clothes! I hope you are having a wonderful Saturday! ♥️
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Thank you, Jennifer💜 Have a GREAT weekend!
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Such a nice post! It’s great to such an emphasis on the good things in life. 🙂
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Thank you, Lisa🥰
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That’s so great you were able to get a copy of the Higgins book too. I got rejected for that one as well and was really bummed. Glad it’s finally out now so I can read it.
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Thanks, Suzanne! Not sure what’s going on with Berkley these days.
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Your happy moments made me happy ❤
I love getting shout-outs from authors and publishers. We put so much heart in our reviews that it's so nice to have a nice comment!
Congrats on fixing the computer! Every time I try, I make things worse, haha!
Thank you so much for this post ❤
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Thank YOU Meggy💜 I normally won’t even attempt to mess with my computer but this time I decided to give it a shot.
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I admire you 😀 Mine hates me too much!
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😁😁 Mine hasn’t been too friendly, either!
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Everyone needs this post in their lives and I am so happy to see it!
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Thank you, Anne💜
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