gratitude
/ noun
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Here’s what made me smile in January:
January 1: Steps are back together!
January 2: First butter chicken in months and it was delicious!
January 3: Is it weird I like the feeling of sore muscles as the result of exercise?
January 4: Made my first staff purchase at work – a pair of white headphones.
January 5: I should wear Lollipop by Revlon more.
January 6: Treated myself to some birthday goodies from The Body Shop.
January 7: Made good progress on the jigsaw I started at my boyfriend’s a couple of weeks ago.
January 8: Received some nice compliments from fellow staff members today.
January 9: A productive morning followed by a chilled day.
January 10: Wore my playsuit from ASOS for the first time since I bought it.
January 11: Big fan of the Vanilla Chai body scrub after one use!
January 12: I felt like a fairy in my skirt today.
January 13: Woke up in such a happy mood.
January 14: Pumped petrol for the very first time!
January 15: Got told my hair looked pretty at work.
January 16: Wearing new clothes for the first time is always fun.
January 17: Walked over 3km!
January 18: Mum bought part of my birthday present – a pair of Skechers for work.
January 19: Don’t often wear jewellery but felt like some rose gold today.
January 20: Got my birthday present from my brother – Matte Royal by MAC.
January 21: Wore my Ellie Goulding MAC lipstick, the rose gold and black packaging is still so gorgeous!
January 22: Bought myself some sexy underwear – ooh la la!
January 23: First sleep in in ages!
January 24: Had a massage as a birthday treat from mum and a lovely evening with my boyfriend.
January 25: Drove a car for the first time, it was kind of scary but I had a good instructor.
January 26: I’m becoming slightly addicted to jigsaw puzzles.
January 27: Fish and chips for mum’s birthday lunch.
January 28: Today was difficult but cats know how to make me smile.
January 29: My makeup today was so pretty and glowy.
January 30: The cricket was on, I quite enjoy watching the one day-ers.
January 31: Bright pink lipstick is always a good choice!
What are you grateful for this month?
Chanelle Hayley 
This is such a lovely post 🙂 I love the ache after exercising too! haha
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Aww thank you! It gives you a good feeling doesn’t it?!
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Aaw always love your gratitude/happiness highlights. Sorry it’s been a mixed month for you, I usually find January a bit of a meh month. Glad you had a lovely birthday though☺ xx
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It’s been weird, there’s been some lovely times like my birthday but also a few days that have been tough! I hope things get happier again x
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This is such a great idea! I love it! ❤ I’m always reminded daily of the wonderful people in my life, and I’m so thankful for that. 🙂 xx
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I’m glad! It’s so nice to hear you’re constantly surrounded by wonderful people – you deserve it! 😊 x
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Awww thank you Chanelle! You’re so sweet! 💜 You should always surround yourself with wonderful people. There’s no room for any negativity. 😊 x
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I enjoyed reading this. Having a journey like this really helps to balance out when times seems terrible. 🙂
And it’s not weird to like sore muscles – it’s affirmation of hard work done! 😉
Oooh how is the driving going? Driving is exciting and scary all at the same time!
In January I’m grateful for old friends – people who have known me for a while and even if we don’t see each other regularly, it’s like nothing changes since the last time we got together! 😀
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I have still only driven that one time. Maybe drive is the wrong word, I literally moved the car a few metres! But, I didn’t stall it! It’s so nice to hear about people’s friendships when they’ve known each other for years, I’ve always wanted a friendship like that 🙂
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