thankful thursday #232 (of the let's chat variety)

If anyone is struggling to feel gratitude, can we all just come together and be thankful together for autumn?

The crisp morning runs, the cozy sweaters (not quite here in the 'ham, but almost), the changing colors in the tree tops, the cups of hot tea and hot chocolate.

These are good things. Things I love and appreciate.

And as a bonus, since it's been an un-blogging season of late, how about a quick catch-up visit?

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Speaking of those cups of hot beverages, I bought a pair of new mugs for myself last weekend.

I've had the same mugs for years and years, and I still love them, but I wanted a mug with a smidge more capacity. I adore sipping hot tea in the mornings after my run, at my kitchen table with Pandora playing, and most mornings I want it to last longer.

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I've started using a brown eyeliner (Covergirl Perfect Blend, in Mink) as lip liner. Counter-intuitive, right? But man, when you blend it well, it's like magic.

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This weekend in my work travel, I get to see my middle bro, sans family. I'll miss the rest of them, but I'm sure excited our paths are crossing in a random city.

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Guys, I'm committed to Whole30, starting Monday. I read It Starts With Food this summer, and I'm intrigued enough to try it, at least once. It's not much more than an experiment for me, but I'm a wee bit excited for the challenge.

And a lot bit nervous. It's important to note that my 30 will end two days prior to Thanksgiving. Because I'm no fool.

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Happy Thursday, folks. Whatever you're sipping, and with whomever you're chatting this week, go on, be grateful!

thankful thursday #231

Recently I wrangled the littles for a quick snap.

It was a scene, as anyone with babies and active toddlers would know. It went down like this:

And we eventually landed here.

Behold, all eyes on the camera. Smiling, meh. Eye contact, yes.

We take what we can. And we are grateful.

Have you managed one small win this week? Go on, be grateful!