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 absolutely love cake but eliminated it from my diet a year ago. I’ve craved it for a week so I decided to just deal with it. My favorite diner gave me a teeny tiny piece today…for free! It was delicious, craving is over and I’m over it🎉🎉🎉
This week, I finished two audiobooks that were the starts of new series and I was in audio heaven! One was a new author (Robert Dugoni) with a new favorite narrator (Edoardo Ballerini) and the other was an author I’d read once before (Michael Robotham). It’s just wonderful listening to two great books back to back.
A new farmer’s market grocery store, Sprouts, opened less than a mile from me. I came home with a sack full of veggies…corn, green beans, tomatoes, cukes, etc… that I promptly cooked/prepared and they were delicious (cheaper, too)!
My library came through with not one, not two but FOUR of my audiobook recommendations!💜
- Hubby went out of town for an overnight and I got a free evening with no remote control competition😏
- One of my best friends got out of a job she hated and found one she loves.
- We scored a win with our beach house financing, saving a ton of money.
- Lost 2.8 lbs in the last two weeks!
- A really dear friend decided to join WW to begin to tackle her weight, which is affecting her health. I never said a word…she was inspired by my progress.
Blue Mood Café 
Spectacular!
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Thank you. Angela!
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What a great week, Jonetta! You always inspire me to look for positive things in my life. The Farmer’s market looked gorgeous and all these new audiobooks! Congratulations on your progress with WW, it is great that your friend decided to join the program 💜💜💜
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Thank you, Toni! It warms my heart that you’ve felt inspired by these posts💜
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Your week sounds wonderful and you deserve all that happiness, Jonetta! I am home for the week in Va, catching up with friends and visiting. Also got to sit and read! Happy Friday! 🌸
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Oh, that sounds like fun, Marialyce 💜 Virginia is my hometown!
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Cake and Sprouts!!! What a great week!! We had Sprouts in Arizona and I loved it! I didn’t know they were in NC! Congratulations on the weight loss! You got this!💙💜
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Thank you💜 They just opened! I believe there’s one in Charlotte, Susan. And, I’m close to goal weight😊
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Excellent! I remember the first time I went there. We got grapes that tastes just like Cotton Candy! Totally weird but oh so good!!😁💙
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Oh, I forgot I got grapes, too. They are crazy sweet.
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You cant go wrong with Sprouts. It might cost a little bit more but so worth it!💜
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The grocery store looks amazing! I think I’d be tempted to spend a fortune in there 😉 The Robert Dugoni audio is in my library after reading your review so thanks for that! Many congrats on the weight loss too 💚
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Thank you💜 It is amazing, Cathy! I don’t have to buy a lot at one time because it’s just around the corner. So, I get everything fresh and cook it or eat it right away. I’m going twice a week.
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Giving in to a craving is absolutely the best way, just my opinion. When I keep putting it off I always end up having way more than I should eventually. Especially with sweet stuff like cake (my fave too!) I find that a little goes a long way. Since cutting back on sugar I can’t believe how sweet some of the stuff I used to eat was, and how much, now just a little is plenty. All to say — yay you!!!
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I completely agree with you about cravings, Ren! That little piece of cake killed it. And, it was too sweet as I’ve also cut back drastically on sugar consumption. While I enjoyed the moment, it didn’t inspire me to want more. I’m done for quite some time. My last piece of cake was almost a year ago (my birthday).
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Congratulations on all the positivity you brought this week, Jonetta! I am working (slowly) on my own weight loss journey. Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Kris💜 Good luck on your journey. I believe it should be slow and deliberate because it requires a different way of thinking. That’s been my success as I’ve altered how I think about my body and myself. That had to change before I could have any chance of the weight loss sticking.
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Oh, I love that your diner gave you a free tiny piece of cake for your cravings. We cut out a ton of things ages ago, for health reasons, but don’t deny ourselves completely. But we do the same, we have a teeny tiny portion or serving of something only on really special occasions. And, it works.
And I’m always so grateful for the fact I live in a city that is surrounded by farms. We get tons of fresh farm products all year round. Never mind the cheeses! Hmm…
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And those small portions often are all we need! I’m envious of your cheese options. That’s another one of my food weaknesses😏
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Wonderful post as always! 😁
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Thank you, Nicki💜
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Aww, love these, Jonetta, and am especially excited for you and the Sprouts! So close too! You continue to inspire me!
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Thank you, Jennifer💜 I’m happy to hear that😊
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What a fantastic week! I am really enjoying Robert Dugoni and will have to try the other series. I wish we had your library and Sprouts here. I don’t think we have Sprouts at all here. But I am enjoying Aldi having so many things and cheaper. Here’s to another great week ahead.
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Thanks, Anne! Oh, I’m so glad I finally finished a Dugoni book and can’t wait to get to the others. Sprouts just opened so I’m excited. Have a great week💜
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I love reading these posts. They always put a smile on my face. I’m impressed that you were able to cut cake out of your diet for so long. I’m not sure I’d last more than a month, lol.
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Thanks, Suzanne💜 I never thought I could give up cake but the numbers my doctor delivered to me scared me straight. Now, they’re well below normal.
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So many positives for you this week. I am going to join in with this next week. It really helps me focus on the good things in my life when I read and respond to your and Nicki’s posts. This past week for me: my leg healed enough to get back in the pool, I read and listened to a few audiobooks, I found three honking zucchinis at a roadside stand for $1.00 apiece to grind up and use for making zucchini loaf, bars etc. My grandkids came over all day Friday and we had lots of fun, my church had a fundraising steak dinner and I had a great meal with some wonderful people and I scored veal parmigiana for a great price and it was amazing. Have a great week Jonetta.
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Yay! I’m so excited you’re going to join us💜 Congrats on your leg and resuming your activities in the pool. You had a fantastic week, Carla! Made my day.
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Thanks Jonetta.
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