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

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

{no ordinary moments} - Photos capturing moments from the week. Simple, special, extraordinary moments.

 -  using Daily Gratitude to see the world as anything but ordinary. -

Served 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 to share with the world.

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{no ordinary moments} 

{my week of photos - 365 Grateful Project}

{Smile Up}:

☺ Decorating and settling into my New place! ^_^

☺ My new bed frame 

☺ "Helping" my boyfriend finish up the bed frame at my place ♥  

☺ Seeing family, seeing my Grandma before she headed back to England 

☺ Nights with Lyla back on my bed and waking up to her cute lil face :3

☺ Getting to workout again and getting super healthy again!   

☺ Skype dates cuz I miss my man ♥ 

☺ Having someone I love so much that I miss him when he's gone--feeling very fortunate.   

☺ Planning our fun coastal trip with le boyfriend! Excited! 

☺ Filling my soul with gratitude    

☺ Blogging and grounding outside ^_^ 

☺ Drawing lots on my cintiq again 

☺ Independence; the joy of having my own place and doing my own thing  

☺ My new bed, canopy, and twinkle lights 

☺ Sewing again! Woo! 

☺ Dying my hair again. haha

☺ Walking everywhere! 

Loving: Fall Leaves and Colours • Fall in general • Fun Fall Layers • Cozy bed space • Braids • Fun Hair • Skype • Cintiq • Kitty Cuddles • Pinterest Inspiration • 

Interests for the week:

✯ Reading: "Black Spring"  

✯  Current Anime/Manga: Noragami (anime)

✯  TV Shows/Movies:  none

♫ Music Playlist: Random mixes on youtube ♫

✯ Food Faves: Waffles and PB Ice Cream ♥ Mangos ♥ Healthy Paradise Smoothie ♥  Veggies ♥ Daiya Cream Cheese ♥ Black Bean Brownies ♥

Lessons of the week: 

 Everything happens for a reason. ☀ Not overreacting/freaking out; maintaining a calm in any situation and making the most of it. ☀ Remember: whatever you are grateful you receive more of; whatever you complain about you also receive more of. ☀  The power of Daily Gratitude! ☀ Insecurities come and go, pay attention to how you feel in your heart and trust everything is amazing--because it is! ☀ 

Wishing you all an amazing day and plenty of magical moments! 

So much Love and Hugs! 

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

. . . . . . . . . . 

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

{no ordinary moments} - Photos capturing moments from the week. Simple, special, extraordinary moments.

 -  using Daily Gratitude to see the world as anything but ordinary. -

Served 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 to share with the world.

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{no ordinary moments} 

{my week of photos - 365 Grateful Project}

{Smile Up}:

☺ My New place!!! Wooo!!!  

☺ Setting up my new place and getting my creative space back! Super happy about this! 

☺ Having my lil Lyla back living with me! Yay kitty cuddles!  

☺ Finally finishing a new art piece! 

☺ My lil sister's 7th birthday -- having all the siblings together ^_^

☺ Playing on the playground with my sister and niece, getting to be a big kid ;)

☺ Mornings getting to wake up next to the most amazing man ♥ Feeling so incredibly in love and lucky  

☺ Meeting each other's families--lots of family dinners with my man ♥  

☺ Seeing my Grandma (first time in 6 years) and Aunt (first time in 18 years) from England 

☺ Fixing broken relationships--feeling very blessed about this.    

☺ Surprise visit from one of my best friends! Super happy about that! ^_^ 

 ☺ Random beach evenings and moments with my handsome 

☺ New opportunities! 

☺ Learning to stick up for myself and no longer being submissive

☺ That my boyfriend is building me a bed frame! Yay! 

☺ Small local shows -- live music for the win! 

☺ Tea dates -- as always ♥   

Loving: Sunshine • Stripey shirts • Thigh-high Socks • Twinkle lights • Layers • Family • Nutribullet • Luna Light • Free furniture • Pinterest Inspiration • 

Interests for the week:

✯ Reading: blogs  

✯  Current Anime/Manga: None. :o

✯  TV Shows/Movies:  clearly not much media going on lately!

♫ Music Playlist: In Flames. sMAshEArth. Puscifer. Sia. The Birthday Massacre. Plumb. The Invasives. ♫

✯ Food Faves: Daiya Pizza ♥ Coconut Ice Cream ♥ Apple Plum Crumble ♥  Squash ♥ Vega Protein bars ♥ 

Lessons of the week: 

 Learning to stick up for myself and not be so submissive. ☀ Fully stepping into the fullest version of myself and not "filtering" myself (blog post from Thursday on this topic!). ☀ Healing broken relationships when the time is right. Everything can come full circle. ☀  The power of gratitude is always a good reminder. ☀ Loving number synchronicity and paying attention to signs from our "guardian angels". ☀ 

Wishing you all an amazing day and plenty of magical moments! 

So much Love and Hugs! 

If you found this article to be helpful, please consider a small donation or visit the shop. Thank you for your love and support.

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

. . . . . . . . . . 

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

{no ordinary moments} - Photos capturing moments from the week. Simple, special, extraordinary moments.

 -  using Daily Gratitude to see the world as anything but ordinary. -

Served 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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{no ordinary moments}

{my week of photos - 365 Grateful Project}

Wow it's been a while!!!

{Smile Up}:

☺ Lots and lots of sunshine!  

☺ Seeing all my favourite people ♥ 

☺ Thursday evenings with my ladies ♥  

☺ Gardening

☺ Laying in the grass, soaking up the sun 

☺ Sitting under the deck while it's raining, breathing in the beautiful air   

☺ All the silly things our kitties do 

☺ Yoga, exercise, walks

☺ New tattoos!! 

☺ Playing with our landlords pups

☺ Drawing and writing Everwake!

☺ Being really proud of new artwork--a great rare feeling! ;p

☺ Amaaaazing Potlucks with wonderful people!

☺ Watching anime

☺ Still seeing 333 everywhere! woot!

☺ Getting to take Lyla out on her leash again ^_^  

☺ Spring -- the most beautiful season, flowers blooming everywhere!

☺ Dates with my hubby

☺ Claiming my freedom and independence.

☺ 30x30 David Suzuki Nature Challenge

☺ #100HappyDays challenge! 

Loving: EFT • Daily Gratitude • Yoga • Tea Wisdoms • Apple Cider Vinegar • Flowers everywhere • Empowered Women! • Consciously Manifesting • SoleRebels Boots  • Pretty You and Me (necklace above-love love!) • Shorts and Spring outfits • 

Interests for the week:

✯ Reading: "Black Spring" 

✯  Current Anime/Manga: "Zetsuen no Tempest" and "Btoom" anime. "Dogs: Bullets & Carnage" Manga.

✯  TV Shows/Movies:  Vikings. Game of Thrones. 

♫ Music Playlist: EarlyRise. Hana Pestle. Evans Blue. Thousand Foot Krutch. 12 Stones. Kraddy "Into the Labyrinth" ♫

✯ Food Faves: Black Bean Brownies ♥ Nachos ♥ PB + Strawberry Quesadillas ♥ Coconut Ice Cream ♥ GF bread ♥ SunWarrior Protein Powder ♥

Lessons of the week: 

 Actively Participate in your own happiness! ☀ Take control of your own life, take responsibility and therefore power--only You can change your life. ☀ Sunshine = smiling faces.  ☀ Try to smile as often as possible--it'll change your mood and the mood of others. ☀ Be Yourself no matter what--and stop caring what others think of you. Don't be a copy! ;) ☀ 

Wishing you all the most magical and amazing week ahead! 

What awesome moments have you had lately? Are you taking part in any fun challenges? 

So much Love and Hugs! 

If you found this article to be helpful, please consider a small donation or visit the shop. Thank you for your love and support.

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

. . . . . . . . . . 

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

{no ordinary moments} - Photos capturing moments from the week. Simple, special, extraordinary moments.

 -  using Daily Gratitude to see the world as anything but ordinary. -

Served 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.

. . . . . . . . . . 

{no ordinary moments}

{my week of photos - 365 Grateful Project}

{Smile Up}:

☺ Sun! Sitting outside in shorts and a tank top for the first time!  

☺ Bare feet grounding in the grass again

☺ Listening and watching the rain.  

☺ Gardening again

☺ Walks and talks in the sun 

☺ Tea Dates ♥  

☺ Meeting inspiring new people 

☺ Yoga

☺ Family 

☺ Playtime with my nieces

☺ Girl time with my sister

☺ Completing (another) Gallstone Flush (will power!)

☺ Being proactive with my health!

☺ Watching anime in bed (while being lazy cleansing-again)

☺ Catching 333 everywhere--must be on track again

☺ The amazing women in my life and our amazing talks  

☺ Painting shirts while sitting in the sun in the grass ^_^

☺ Lyla's outdoor kitty time 

☺ Happy Days

Loving: Getting Healthy • Daily Gratitude • Yoga • Tea • Dreadlock extensions • Colourful Hair • Art • Ink Blazers • Eating food (after fasting) • Etsy • Inspiration • 

Interests for the week:

✯ Reading: "Black Spring" 

✯  Current Anime/Manga: "Zetsuen no Tempest" anime. "Dogs: Bullets & Carnage" and "NeverenD" Manga.

✯  TV Shows/Movies:  Vikings. Game of Thrones. "Eat Pray Love" - lovely inspiring movie!

♫ Music Playlist: Evans Blue. Plumb "Invisible". Chevelle - Vena Sera album. Thousand Foot Krutch. Mindless Self Indulgence "Straight to Video (The Birthday Massacre Remix)". ♫

✯ Food Faves: Avocado Pudding ♥ Fresh Muffins ♥ Smoothies and Smoothie bowls ♥ Healthy ichiban noodles ♥ Chocolate ♥ Vegan Protein (Brad King) ♥

Lessons of the week: 

 Chin Up! ☀ Listen to your body and when it needs rest--respect that inner body wisdom. ☀ Cleansing and healing takes perseverance and patience. ☀ So does emotional healing. ☀ Try not to over think things or make things more complicated than they need to be. ☀ Never ever give up. ☀ Trying to learn to have more courage. ☀

Wishing you all the most magical and amazing week ahead! 

What awesome moments did you have this past week? Please share (and link to your blog if you're taking part in similar projects)!  ♥

So much Love and Hugs! 

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