{this moment} - and the weekly {Smile-Up}

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"There are no ordinary moments." ~Way of the Peaceful Warrior

{this moment} - a Friday ritual. A photo (or few) capturing moments from the week. Simple, special, extraordinary moments. Moments I want to pause, savor and remember.

Served up with the weekly {Smile-Up} - gratitude practices to love and appreciate your life. 

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' and 'smile up' in the comments for all to find and see.

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{this moment}

[day at the beach ^_^]

{Smile Up}:

☺ Sunny Beach days! 

☺ Once again I have to say having amazing landlords--they are two of the most amazing people I've met! :) 

☺ Crazy thunderstorms! 

☺ My Rainbow Slouch Hat by KnotaGeek! 

☺ Booked our second Portland trip with my bestie! 

☺ Berry picking at awesome U-Picks--through sunshine and rain!

☺ Llamas and donkeys! We got to feed some at the U-Pick. :)  

☺ Tea dates with awesome people!

☺ Markets markets! 

☺ Skyping with two of our best friends from Edmonton!   

☺ The good news that those friends will be staying with us for a couple days!!  

☺ Drawing, writing, creating--as always! 

☺ My kitties--so much love and laughter and joy. I love them so much.

☺ Fresh zucchinis and greens and veggies from our garden! Gardens are so magical and I feel so blessed by how well ours is doing this year! 

☺ Living in the Kootenays! 

☺ Being self-employed! I work hard but I so love my job and getting to take breaks outside at our beautiful home.  

☺ Having such supportive friends and supportive husband, who check up on me and are completely there for me. 

☺ When things magically just sort of work out. :) 

☺ Hugs! Hugs are always amazing, it's my favourite part of randomly bumping into friends when I'm out and about. ^_^

Loving: Market season • Thunderstorms • Silkscreening • Creating • Skype •  Lazing in the sun • Our patio • Beaches • Feeling the soft grass beneath my feet • Exercise • Inspiring short stories • Gratitude practices  • New experiences •

Interests for the week:

✯ (still) Reading "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman -- haven't had as much time for reading lately.   

✯  Current Anime shows: D.Gray Man, getting back into Full Metal Alchemist, and watched the first episode of Bakemonogatari . 

✯  New True Blood and Dexter episodes, Ray Donovan. Oh and the Chapel Show--because that show is hilarious and appeals to my rude humour. ;)  

♫ Music Playlist: Brand New, Hurt, Red, and Breaking Benjamin, Florence and the Machine, Paramore, Flyleaf.  ♫

✯ Food Faves: Morning Smoothies ♥ Getting creative with Zucchinis! ♥ Homemade Granola ♥ Iced Chai ♥ Fresh Blueberries and Raspberries ♥ Homemade Kale Chips ♥ Humus ♥

Lessons of the week: 

It's Okay not to be Okay. (this is a subject I really want to write about soon, I think it's an important one) ☀ Be open and honest--you'll push past problems and reach a better place! ☀ Compassion and Respect should always be practiced. ☀ Think before you speak. Choose silence and then choose to speak--or write a letter if you can't get your thoughts out clearly. ☀ Staying Positive doesn't mean you're happy all the time--it just means you're doing your best and trying! ☀ 

Hope you're all having a beautiful wonderful blissful week! Tell me about your lovely weeks! Tell me about your 'Smile Up' and 'this moment!' Pretty please? :)

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