gratitude
/ noun
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Sometimes I forget what goes on until I read back over these daily highlights and remember all the little things that made me smile. I took a few big steps this month, I did things that were really brave and I feel like I’m getting back to normal. When I say normal I mean the Chanelle who feels in control and thinks about her needs and wants. There are times I have felt pushed around and I no longer want that, badass Chanelle is coming out!
Here’s what made me smile in May:
May 1: Got to wear one of my new cardigans. (The grey one featured in *THIS* haul).
May 2: Watching movies with my boyfriend that I wouldn’t normally pick. It’s nice to watch something different.
May 3: When your cat is excited to see you when you get home – she ran to me and everything!
May 4: After work chocolate snack.
May 5: Finished a really good book today; Twenty Times a Lady by Karyn Bosnak.
May 6: The Missing is so gripping!
May 7: Pink lip products will forever be my favourite!
May 8: New music by Shane Filan is a treat.
May 9: Woke up feeling refreshed after a good nights sleep.
May 10: I did something really brave today โค
May 11: Only 15 more working days until my time off!
May 12: Hot chocolate on chilly evenings.
May 13: I forget how much I love my bright purple lipstick until I wear it.
May 14: Only had to work half a day and got to spend more time with mum for Mother’s Day. We had afternoon tea treats!
May 15: When your makeup turns out exactly how you planned.
May 16: When your boyfriend lets you wear his clothes because you’re cold.
May 17: Made homemade bread with my boyfriend’s mum.
May 18: Got given a lipstick by a work colleague – a sample of Luscious Raspberry by Elizabeth Arden.
May 19: Caught up with a bunch of YouTube videos.
May 20: Reliable people.
May 21: Dominoes for dinner, had a change from my usual which was delicious!
May 22: Was a very brave girl for my blood test!
May 23: In a happy mood today.
May 24: When someone special tells you something special.
May 25: Sponge cake for dessert.
May 26: Purchased a brand new FitBit Zip on clearance for $29 – bargain! (And yes it’s the magenta one from my Tech/Lifestyle Wishlist).
May 27: Enjoyed my toast for breakfast this morning.
May 28: Finally painted my nails after not doing so for weeks. Went for pastel purple.
May 29: The weather was so nice today, not cold at all!
May 30: Pizza and a movie night with my love; we watched 50 Shades Darker.
May 31: Coming home to parcels excites me.
What were you grateful for in May?
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So sweet your boyfriend lent you his clothes when you were cold! ๐
That’s so thoughtful of your coworker to give you a lipstick.
Awesome score on the FitBit! Of course you’d get pink – I’d expect nothing else! ๐
I love getting parcels in the mail too – it’s like Christmas!
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I’m very sensitive to the cold and I need more layers than most people!
That’s the second time I’ve been given a lipstick, the ladies know I like my bold lips! ๐
The FitBit is so cute, it has little smiley faces in between counting steps ๐
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Always my favourite posts! I really want a fitbit, they look great. Nothing beats a hot chocolate on chilly evenings, you’re totally right about that! xxxx
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I don’t really like the watch style ones if I’m honest, my wrists are tiny for starters, the rubber can cause skin reactions if they aren’t clean and where I work I see a lot of them come back due to faults or the strap breaking. My little one clips on and it’s so discreet ๐ you’ve made me want hot chocolate now haha! Thanks for reading!
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Oh really? Thank you for the recommendation! xxx
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No worries ๐ x
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This is so lovely! ๐
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Aww, thank you!
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Totally love the whole idea of a gratitude journal!
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love it so much! you have a great blog)) keep it up!
btw what app do you use to edit the pics?)
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Thank you! Most of the time I use Pic Monkey ๐
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Such a great gratitude log โค๐
I really want to buy fitbit as well, to puah me forward with my health.
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I’ve surprised myself by just how many steps I have managed in a day. I’ve just been going about my usual day at work and I’m close on 10,000 ๐
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Wow, amazing โค๐ช I really need to get one ๐
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I absolutely love this idea! I’ve been very grateful for spending time with my family whilst enjoying nature. I’ve also been loving Pinterest too! Xxx
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Thank you! Those are all wonderful things to be grateful for ๐
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