I hope October is treating you well so far, friends! I don’t know about you, but I am so thankful it’s Fri-yay!!
1. A Productive Week
I’m super thankful for having a productive week. Some of it was challenging and I let my head get in the way, but nonetheless, I persevered. Just in case you’re going through a similar issue, you can do it! Continue to trust the process and believe in yourself, and you can accomplish amazing things!
2. The Entire Series of Suits!
Okay, this is probably the last time you’ll see this on my Friday Favorites (or at least until I re-watch the series!). I finished up the last season this week and loved the ending! I’m so sad it’s over now, I am going to miss all of the fantastic characters. I am looking forward to starting Pearson soon though!
3. Pizza
Not the healthiest favorite, but it is oh-so-good! It’s been a long week and I’m typing this on Thursday evening…so you can guess what dinner is for me! What’s your favorite pizza ever?
4. Peace
This sort of goes back to #1. Even though I worried myself sick some of this week, and had a lot of different emotions all at once – I am thankful for the peace that only God can give. Today (the 10th) marks one year since my father-in-law passed away, and it doesn’t seem real. He was the sweetest man, and made it his mission to love others wholeheartedly. I can only hope to sow those same seeds over the years.
5. Fellowship
This is actually a favorite from last week, but since I didn’t get that post out – I’ll add it here. Our church did a little fundraiser, selling lunches last week. While it was a lot of work, it’s always nice to come together for a wonderful cause!
Let’s Chat!
What’s your favorite thing from this week?
Any fun plans for this weekend?
What’s your biggest goal for this month?
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![Thoughts on 2020 & My Word for 2021 BEFORE READ-MORE Let’s be honest, 2020 was a tough year! I had a whole lot of beautifully-laid out plans that unfortunately just didn’t happen. Partly because of the pandemic, and partly because of my mindset. I found myself just sort of depressed and couldn’t really find the motivation I needed. Thankfully, ever since the holidays, I’ve felt like this universal shift is coming and things are going to be so much brighter this year. I’m definitely pouring all of my positive energy into making my goals happen this year, no matter what things look like with the pandemic. I have to realize that it’s not within my control what happens in the world. I just have control over myself. I wanted to share with you my biggest takeaways from last year. I want to stay mindful of these three things during 2021, and beyond. Plus, I’ll be sharing my word for this year at the bottom! Take Care of Your Loved Ones This past year tore us away from our family and friends. It was heartbreaking for so many, especially to those who are now grieving over some of them. As each year passes, it is almost always on my mind that some of my loved ones may not make it to see another year. That probably sounds very morbid and daunting, and is probably just a result of my life experiences. But it has opened my eyes to really pay special attention to those I love the most. I want to show them that I care while they are here. I want them to know without a doubt that I’m there for them and will do anything in my power to help them. I work very hard to not take anyone for granted because we never know when our time is up. Protect Your Peace I learned how important protecting my peace was last year. I felt like I was going through a multitude of things. Some of the things that were bothering me the most, I couldn’t even control and didn’t directly involve me. They involved loved ones. I’m sure many of you have had similar situations where you have family members that can sometimes play a toxic role in your life. As a result, I really needed to rely on creating healthy boundaries and sticking to those. It’s an ongoing difficult situation for me, but I have truly handled it better than I ever have before. I hope to continue to grow in this area and get better with those healthy boundaries. Try to Control What You Can Control (Not What You Can’t) This one is pretty much directly tied to what I just mentioned about protecting my peace. I’ve spent so much time (that I can never get back) stressing myself out over things I can’t control. Mostly in regard to loved ones, but also the world as a whole. While I choose not to talk politics in this space, I think we all can agree that things have just been a mess in the United States for the past year and even right now. The pandemic, the mud-slinging, all of the sad news that’s plastered all over the tv or our social media...it’s just exhausting. I just had to cut out most of the news because it was so depressing. Short of voting and praying for things to get better, that’s really all I can control. The rest of it will be what it will be, and I’m really trying to remind myself that each day. My Word for 2021 is Growth I’ve been flip-flopping between ‘change’ and ‘growth’ for my word this year. I realized what I wanted for this year was way more like ‘growth’ than ‘change.’ My thought process on using ‘change’ was that I was creating these new habits that were going to be life-changing and help really boost me to achieving my goals. When I thought about it a little more, I realized ‘growth’ really summarizes what I want to embody this year the best. It still requires change to happen, but it just seems like a better fit to choose ‘growth.’ [PIN] I hope you’ve gained a little something from reading this post, friend. I’m wishing you an amazing week filled with lots of joy. ust on a fun side note, I’m looking forward to watching The Bachelor and WandaVision this week. Do you have any fun shows/things in general you’re looking forward to? Let’s Chat! Do you identify with any of these takeaways from 2020? Have you chosen a word for this year? Fun question: Have you been watching The Bachelor this season?](https://i0.wp.com/www.makelifemarvelous.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Thoughts-on-2020-and-Word-for-2021.png?fit=150%2C126&ssl=1)
Having peace is always good! My favorite pizza is Lou Malnati’s! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much, Katherine!! I just looked that up and their pizza looks amazing! I’ve never had a Chicago-style pizza, I know I’m missing out! Have a wonderful weekend!! 🙂
I cried during the series finale of Suits. This show has been in my life for years and I’m going to miss it!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Me too!! I’m sad I just started watching it not too long ago, but just fell in love with the characters. I think I miss Harvey the most!
I love Suits too. The characters are great. I’m looking forward to catching up a bit this weekend. Paul’s away mountain biking with friends so I’ll have lots of time.
That sounds great, Julie!! It’s really a one of a kind show with how great they made the characters. I hope you have an amazing weekend and enjoy having the house to yourself! 🙂
I need to watch Suits, I haven’t even seen one episode! Also, pizza is life! My favorite type is stuffed crust, it’s so good!
Ashlee | https://www.maybeafterbrunch.com
You’ll love it, Ashlee!! I promise it doesn’t take very long at all to fall in love with these characters! I was hooked from the first episode, and luckily all the seasons are on Amazon Prime.
Stuffed crust is amazing!!
Productive weeks are the best!
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Totally agree, Caitlin! I hope you have a great, productive week ahead! 🙂
My favourite moment is now, talking to the one I love and care for.
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That’s wonderful, Melody! 🙂
You had a great week. I hope the next goes well, too.
Have a nice day,
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Thanks so much, Martyna! I hope the very same for you!! 🙂
Sounds like a busy and productive week for you dear.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
It really was, Jessica! Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great week ahead!