525. Finally connecting my Humana pedometer to be able to log my steps, miles, and calories to earn points on my Humana Vitality, our health insurance's new rewards-based wellness program. Saving my point rewards to cash in for a family size tent or a kayak! It was so rewarding to look down and see that at the end of last night I had walked 5,901 steps/2.6 miles without yet doing a workout. It is motivating me to see the measurements on my pedometer and all the capabilities of Vitality that I am still learning about.
526. Making someone smile today with a small gift of pictures. I was able to stay on budget with a small frame from Target - under $2, printed some pictures at home, and the result was very heartwarming to see how happy the recipient was. This made me grin from ear to ear. I love the simple pleasures like this.
527. Receiving an email update about two friends, husband and wife, who have faced so bravely the start of a healing process - hearing that Phase 1 that took place over a 3-day treatment this week has been successful and that they are feeling blessed at the progress so far, as well as taking pleasure in the small (but so monumental) things like being able to snuggle today.
528. Positive energy shared between friends as emails of support and love for each other have been exchanged all week.
529. Gaining confidence in my new abilities at work. I had a bench mark realization today when a conversation that is usually difficult for me to have with employees about medical leave felt more like second nature as we discussed her options.
530. Our third appointment with Financial Counselor Victor Encinas. We are so very grateful to Victor for showing us the way to financial freedom. Although we have a long way to go, Andy and I left our appointment today feeling exhilarated about our progress and future.
531. A whole grown-up hour to ourselves in a restaurant - WOW, a double-whammy. Our alone time has been long overdue and dining in a restaurant so far in the distance that we felt like we were making an eye sore of ourselves oohing and ahhing over the free pickle plate and bread bowl at Chompie's before we ordered. What can I say, we had a $20 gift card;)
532. An unexpected treat of a bag of mini-Oreos from Rose tonight when we picked up Emmy (Lily is spending the night with Nonna for a sleepover). Oreos, one of my weaknesses. Everything in moderation, right?!
533. Coming home, putting Emmy to bed, and crawling into bed under the covers to wrap up our week talking with each other in bed. Fridays always seem to be our early nights - no lunches to get ready for the next day, etc..., so we take complete advantage when we can.
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