The best way to start your week is to count your blessings! So in honor of Veterans Day today, I want to take a moment just to be truly thankful. We are so blessed to be Americans. Blessed to live in a land of freedom, built by amazingly unselfish people who were willing to sacrifice their time and some even their lives to make that possible for us. Freedom isn't free and I am forever grateful to those who pay that price.
Other things I am thankful for today:
- I lost 3lbs last week! And my dad talked me into going to the gym last night for the first time in a while...at least a month. It felt good! It's always easier when you have a buddy too. I can't wait to have my hot body back!!
- Friends who are nerdy like me and will text with me throughout the Killing Kennedy movie (ahhem...Christa, I know you're reading this)
- Blind dates that terrify me but end up introducing me to someone I would never have picked for myself - in a good way
- Sushi dates with my best friend
- Oceans by Hillsong United - I am obsessed with this song (lyrics above). It's so powerful. I get teary every time I hear it. I know the video is a little long, but I dare you to listen to it and not be moved by it.
How's that for a Motivational Monday???

Sounds like you're off to a good start to the week! I started back at the gym last week too - slowly but surely we can get back to where we were!
ReplyDeleteSuper motivational girlie!
ReplyDeleteBlind random dates can be pretty awesome! And how doesn't like sushi girlfriend dates?
Happymonday!
Amen to our veterans & active military! And whoot for the gym....it is def much easier with a buddy!! Keep it up!!
ReplyDeleteLove that solider picture. So true!
ReplyDeleteYay for losing 3 lbs and working out! Double yay for great blind dates! And prospective new fellas.
Still loving "Oceans" too. I played it about a million times after we talked yesterday!
Love that first picture and so true! Congrats on the 3 lb loss. Blind dates that aren't totally crazy is something to be very thankful for!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on losing 3 lbs, that is awesome! Yay for a successful blind date :)
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
YAY 3 pounds! You go girl. I think I found your three.... plus some
ReplyDeleteThat quote about the only bad work out is the one you didn't do is awesome! I need to remember that when I'm avoiding the gym (like now). Glad you got back to the gym last night. Now I just need to do the same!
ReplyDeleteahhh shoot I worked all weekend and forgot to ask about your date! But, yay for 3lbs lost.
ReplyDeleteCanadians call today Remembrance Day.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the 3lbs loss! i love fitness quotes :) i read them all the time!
-kathy
Vodka and Soda
I love that first picture about Heroes :) SO true.
ReplyDeleteI watched Killing Kennedy too! hooray for 3lbs, I need to start getting healthy again myself.
ReplyDeleteI recorded Killing Kennedy! Can't wait to watch it :) yay for 3lbs!!
ReplyDeletei'm thankful for your blog!
ReplyDeletebecause you always inspire me and make me smile!
yay for 3 lbs and good blind dates! I recorded Killing Kennedy too! Now I just have to sit down and watch it.
ReplyDeleteI had one blind date once, and it was fun!! Good for you getting back to the gym! I haven't been working out as much after my injury, but I'm itching to get back to it!!
ReplyDeleteIn the immortal words of Weird Al: "I'm so white and nerdy" :)
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