Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Debbie Downer Has Left the Building

After posting that downer blog-post yesterday....one of my good friends suggested that perhaps a glass of wine and cuddling up with a good book would make me feel better.  Well, I drank the wine without hesitation, but failed to read a book.  Just sat and looked at the Christmas Tree lights which always makes the world look better, doesn't it?!  


So this morning, I decided that today would be a better day, and it was.


I decided that joy was going to fill my day....since today was our last Bible Study gathering until after the New Year, we always have a brunch.  We women really know how to brunch well, don't we?!  My contribution to the brunch was supposed to be a sweet bread....notice I said the word "supposed". My plan was to have the concerto of sweet and sour cranberry walnut bread with a cranberry goat cheese spread from Trader Joe's.  Why bake when you can buy their wares from foodie heaven?  Well, now comes the part about why I didn't bring this platter of goodness to the brunch.  I had stored the bread in the oven...when I brought it out to cut this morning, I noticed a big chunk missing from one side. Hmmm, what is this??  Upon further investigation, not only did the bread have a big hole, but so did the plastic and the paper surrounding the bread.  Obviously we have mice that found their way into our oven and feasted on my offering for the brunch.  Drats....I really don't like mice and now I have to set traps of some sort, to get rid of those pesky critters.  We have a big field across the street and now that the weather is cold and snowy they must be seeking shelter in cozy places like my oven.  Oh well, things happen.  I figured there would be plenty to eat and my contribution would not be missed.  That was not going to take the joy out of my day.


After the brunch, 3 SUV's were loaded with clothing donations from the ladies from our Bible Study that we took to a shelter in the next community north of here.  This is an organization that "gives" not sell clothing to the needy as well as food and teaches them skills to help them make their way in the world.  My heart was happy to do this for those that are in so much need.

Then off to see my sweetie who was in such a good mood, I received lots of smiles and a kiss or two. That really makes my heart happy and filled with joy.

Then finally a stop off at a woodsy area where I thought maybe I could capture a snowy scene, but really all I found was this lady walking her dog.  Snow we have and there is predictions for more this week.  We may have a white Christmas, wouldn't that be nice!!


So Debbie Downer has left the building, no more sadness.  I guess those curve balls that can hit you straight on help you to recognize all those that passed you by.

"Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and focus on what could go right."   Author Unknown

Until next time....



30 comments:

  1. So glad you found your sweetie in a happy mood, Deanna! It's OK to feel a sad for a while, but you are wise to choose joy.

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  2. Glad to hear that Mrs. Downer had left and your in a more jolly mood. The best mood to be in this season.

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  3. "So this morning, I decided that today would be a better day, and it was." You used the most powerful mood enhancer, your mind! Good to hear it.

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  4. i agree with the friends' advice. good tip. ( :
    beautiful snow.

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  5. I'm glad you found a happy place...have a great day!

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  6. Hi deanna, sorry you have been out of sorts lately, the holidays can do that to you. I have been a little out of it also as I had a nasty scorpion sting me and man it did a number on me for a couple of days but I did recover. Bad desert critters and I see you have some critters yourself to get rid of of. Take care. Lots of snow and we are in the 70's.

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  7. Ciao Deanna, so glad you decided to have a happier day :) our mind can be so powerful!
    Lovely photos, as always. Have a lovely Thursday!

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  8. I am a bit behind on blog visits - cramming work on my annual photo book has consumed every free minute. I am sorry to read that you have been down, but it certainly looks like you have taken the right outlook to move forward (easier said than done ). I am in love with your new header and find cheer in your post photos. I am especially happy to read that your sweetie was in good spirits and that, in and of itself, is worth smiling about.

    Joy to you Deanna.

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  9. Glad you had a better day! I like how you say that the curve balls that hit us remind us of the ones that passed on by. I'm glad, too, that you had a nice visit with your sweetie. Your post has inspired me to make sure I choose joy today too! :-) Blessings to you.

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  10. Wow, I have so much to say. First of all, love the new header. Second, I love that mug. Third, I understand those curveballs all too well. I just made and baked a coffee mug that says "choose joy" So hard to do. Glad today is better. Will pray for you. God knows what your needs are. Hugs.

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  11. glad you had a good day. it's okay to let yourself be down once in a while. feel it. own it. and hopefully kick it to the curb. :)

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  12. Thank you for your honesty, before I leave this page I will pray for you. It seems so many of us are facing challenges...I hope your day is brighter than yesterday!"
    Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion’s never fail.
    They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

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  13. I have been the same way.....some days.....down....the next day...up. I guess if we didn't have the down days we wouldn't appreciate
    the up days so much. Love your photos! The sun is shining here today so today I choose to have a great day....:) Thanks for
    sharing!

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  14. Loving that mug!!!!
    Yea! Debbie Downer has left!!!!
    Keep the wine close by ;-)
    We get mice every now and again ... I despise them!!!!
    Stay toasty!
    diane @ aug's blog

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  15. Glad your day went much better. Lunches with the girls always help. And I know seeing your sweeties smiles and his kisses was a big help.
    Have another great day!

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  16. We all have our "down" days. That's just life. And it's so much sweeter when we are able to get past it and focus on the beauty around us, which you did here. The snowflake quote is amazing, as is the JOY photo. :)

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  17. Sometimes it's hard to miss those curve balls. But, maybe it makes the times we do all that much sweeter.
    Glad you had a good day.
    As usual, your photos are inspiring.

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  18. So glad the sun came up and filled your heart with joy, despite those dang mice! I may have mentioned this in the past, but a little Willie always helps me...m for music -not marijuana!

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  19. I knew you wouldn't stay down long. Drinking the whole bottle of wine sounds like something I would have done when I'm down. So happy to hear you sweetie made your day..

    Hugs~

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  20. I missed your bad day. I'm sorry you had it but glad things are looking up. Yes, mice. They are a scourge. I figure there's not much one can do about them while living in the country. I've found the microwave to be a pretty safe haven.

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  21. Beautiful photos and I love the snowflake quote.

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  22. Author Unknown is a very wise person. Love your photos and your new perspective. Glad you are finding the joy once again. xo

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  23. you bobbed and weaved and made today great....super excited to hear about your sweets. That always makes me happy too. EEEk...about the mice. how in the world did they get into your oven?

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  24. So glad you made your day better. Wishes for many days of peace, happiness and serenity!

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  25. Glad you are on the up we all have blue days. Have great weekend.

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  26. So glad you're feeling better Deanna! Mice are such pesky little things. We live beside a field too and every year around this time the battle begins to keep them outside and not inside. So far I think we're winning this year. Have a lovely weekend!

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  27. Well, I'm just now getting to this. Bloglovin' has been most undependable this week. But I caught you and that's all that matters. And I'm smiling with JOY because yours has returned.

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  28. Thank goodness you didn't take the bread and have the mouse pop out at the brunch! Have to wonder how a mouse would get in to the oven. I used to have some mice that got in to the dish washer and would pop out every time I opened the dishwasher! Not so much fun! Glad that you are having a bit of a better day today!

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