Make every day a holiday and find the silver lining!

As we move through this cold and snowy winter and long for spring, I have tried to find a silver lining in it all, making the best of every day.  Don’t get me wrong the two hour drives to work and back is getting a little old (Ok a lot), but with every challenge comes surprising little victories. 

I have been focusing on creating a healthier lifestyle for myself which has given me more energy – victory!  I have committed to organizing my home, my life, etc.; this has reduced my overall stress and has helped me relax a little – victory! 

Most of all I have spent more quality time with my family over the past two months - the silver lining! 

My family is like most, work, school, gym (really trying), dinner, sleep, repeat.  There isn’t a lot of time to catch up, hang out, and just talk.  Over the past two months with all the snow and cold weather, we have all had to slow down a little and have spent a lot more time with each other.  It has been a welcome change.  In between homework assignments and work, we have found time to enjoy our home, play board games and catch up with each other.  We have been planning summer activities and reminiscing about past memories. 

So I have chosen to embrace this cold snowy winter and find the silver lining J

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