Dulcet Devotion

Since sharing my big news about travelling to Australia last month, things have been so over-the-top busy I’ve barely had time to catch my breath!

Thank goodness for the Thanksgiving long weekend last week. I finally had 3 days in a row away from all the stresses of the past few months, and could enjoy myself and time with my family, and of course, eat lots of food. I finished off the weekend feeling full–both my tummy and my heart, for all that I have and for how lucky I am.

Sure, Thanksgiving was last weekend, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still be thankful, right?

In fact, being home with family, and enjoying a long-awaited weekend of cooking, baking, and hanging out in sweatpants got me thinking it’s been way too long since I’ve slowed down like that to enjoy life with the people that I love.

I like to think that I am a glass half full type of gal, but when life gets crazy, it is so easy to forget all you have to be thankful for.

The great thing about expressing thanks is that it’s easy, it makes you and the person you’re thanking feel like a million bucks, and once you start, you have a hard timing stopping. You may start your list with thanking friends for helping you out or being grateful for time spent with family, but it quickly extends to Yay! Fresh air! A roof over my head! The clothes on my back!

A fellow blogger was very kind to me and extended her appreciation, and I have yet to send her thanks. It’s high time for me to give her a big, heartfelt thanks.

All the way back in July (I know, can you believe it?) Holly over at Stick To Your Greens gave me The Inspiring Blog award! Holly, thank you for taking the time to honour me and for checking out the blog. I am thrilled!

So now, I must hold up my end of the bargain: Tell you 7 things about me that may not come up in my blog (this might be tough, since I am a definite over-sharer) and pass on the inspiring blog love to 15 other inspirational bloggers. Done. Here we go…

7 Things About Me (let’s start with 3 and see how we go)

• I think about trying to eat vegan, but I am still afraid that I may not be able to give up my favourite foods–especially dessert.
• I love 80’s music!
• Like Holly, I love the ocean and when I’m near it, can’t help but jump right in.

15 5 Bloggers Who Inspire Me (I’m counting on you to share your faves below!)

• One Happy Table–Lauren, how do you consistently come up with the most inspired and delicious looking vegan food, desserts and all, like, every time you post? Amazing. I have shared your site with some work friends who are starting to eat vegan. They love it!
• Fork and Beans–Creative, fun foods that are allergen-free. Cara’s dietary limitations are quickly forgotten as she prepares meals that anyone would die to eat. And she loves Hallowe’en. Check it out. Boo!
• Main St. Cuisine–Allison is one of the sweetest, most talented Mums out there. Allison, you inspire me!
• Near Afar–Nat is a powerhouse writer and photog who also happens to be a former colleague (we both worked at The Gap in Toronto) and is a well-loved gal around town. Also, super supportive. She inspires me by her drive and talent. Go girl!
• Sarah’s Place–Sarah has cultivated an online home where she shares her food discoveries as well as her penchant for knitting, reading and exploring. While she’s slowing down to enjoy life a bit more, she will always be an inspiration to me, always supporting me, and reminding me that yes, people can actually be that nice!