I've been cleaning up my photo archives from the last month, backing-up my back up (learn from my mistake, people!) and while sifting through these images, I had another one of those moments where I am just happy and thankful for the good things in my life.
Life gets busy and it can be both demanding and difficult at times, but I am grateful for the moments we are able to capture on camera; little snapshots of our life at play that serve as great reminders to relish in simplicity: the good in the mundane.
Today, I am happy and thankful for our Maui friends; the people in our life who keep us laughing and smiling and who share in my love for hugs ('cause hugs are good). Combine these people with a night of great food (Flatbread Pizza), and good times? It's a sure thing.
I am happy and thankful for my husband, who is a trouper when it comes to my incessant picture taking. One can never have too many photos with the love of their life, no? Even when I am having a really bad, throw-your-hair-in-a-ponytail kind of day.
I am happy and thankful for random things like this little starfish that graces one of the shelves in our home. So tiny, so petite, and so perfect in His creation.
I am happy and thankful for my in-home art studio. A spare bedroom that quickly became my space, with no argument from The Hubs. And despite my underlying urge to live a clutter-free lifestyle, he puts up with my mess, because even aspiring artists can be messy...accidentally on purpose. :)
I am happy and thankful that we live on an island, surrounded by the magic of the big, blue sea. We went snorkeling recently - a great escape from everyday life. To swim with the fishies and immerse yourself in the world below takes awesome to a whole new level. But I get cold easily, so the wetsuit is a must. :)
I am happy and thankful for the ability to watch a sunset on any given day of the year. And we watch a lot of them.
And I am happy and thankful for this girl:
She is my fat girl with fur, always ready to lay on my chest or curl up in my lap, and go-to-town making biscuits. Love that.
Life is good and we have plenty to be thankful for.
Your cat is huge!! She looks so snuggly :)
ReplyDeleteLife is good, Angie! What a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteGreat things to be thankful for! I love the picture of you snorkeling with your arms out. Looks like the fish are scattering. haha
ReplyDeleteI went snorkeling for the 1st time last year in Oahu and freaked out with the whole breathing thru the mouth, under water thing. It took everything in me to not panic through the whole thing. G-man was diving like you the whole time while I kept on the surface ready to rip the mask off to 'breathe' haha
Love this post and I hardly think or see it's possible for you to have a bad hair day. You look pretty even when you say you look bad.
ReplyDeleteI thought of a quote that I wanted to share with you, just because I know you'll "get it".
"Where much is given, much is expected."
I have been given so much that I too must give. I don't express my gratitude vocally as much as I should, but gratitude is always in my heart.
oh my gosh, our popples makes biscuits all the time too! that is too funny :) i'm thankful for your inspiring and happy (but realistic) blog! cheers :D
ReplyDeleteAw, I love your fat cat! Sounds like you have a lot to be thankful for. It's so great that you take the time to recognize that. I could definitely learn a thing or two from you. :)
ReplyDeletePS - All your Maui friends are so tan!!
I am jealous of your life!!! I have been saving up to go to Hawaii for the longest time (i'm on the other side of the globe), and I really can't wait to go! You've got such a beautiful lovely tan :) And your husband sounds so wonderful!
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I love your cat...I spotted her in the chair in an earlier photo. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great post! It's so important to be thankful, and this post perfection and really captures gratefulness. The pictures are fabulous and beautiful as usual! ;)
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog. i think your comment is one of the sweetest anyone has ever left. ;-) So i did a little blog stalking around yours. I love it! can't wait to get to know you better.
ReplyDeletebtw. I LOVE {like} BIG LOVE MAUI.
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ok so that last picture of you (actually ALL OF THEM) is GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeletethe things that make you happy are so beautiful and simple. and i want that kitty. xoxo
Love this. I especially love that you take time to enjoy little things like sunsets and starfish- I need to do that more often!
ReplyDeleteExcellent post and I love that starfish picture. You need to print it, frame it and put it up!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from comment love Sunday. I feel like you got ripped off since I'm already a blog follower and someone new didn't comment after you! But, I hope you're enjoying a happy Sunday and getting relaxed and ready for a new work week.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Comment Love! Such a fun blog :) I'm VERY jealous of your art studio room! Keep on bloggin :)
ReplyDeleteI come from a place surrounded by the ocean and palm trees and I miss it greatly. You are so blessed to have it with you. Great pictures! Visiting from FTLOB.
ReplyDeleteYour posts always make me want to go to Hawaii!!
ReplyDeleteI love "thankful" posts. It really does make our hearts happy to be mindful of the things in our lives that are GOOD!
ReplyDeleteLove these photos.
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The world is thankful for you Angie! I love your art room. You need to take more pictures of it. I'm so happy for you. Love the old photos of friends. I too have to back up my computer now. Years ago I lost my entire hard drive. It's an awful feeling :( One day I'll swim with you on that island!!
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Katie
Keep up these beautiful, positive posts!
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It's true - there's something about being artistic and creative that leads to messiness! Oh well... there are worse things in life than being a little bit cluttered. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Angie!! Excited to have come across your blog. A Maui blogger is a rarity. ;) Looking forward to reading more from you.. I love seeing Maui through another person's eyes. :D
ReplyDeletexx Love & Aloha
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