Gratitude

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.

Jane

Affection is desirable. Money is absolutely indispensable!” 
– Mrs. Austen Becoming Jane Quotes.

The whole movie revolved around this notion. Though fictitious, this was a beautifully written screenplay.

EAT!

I don't understand why I didn't watch Julie & Julia when it first came out.

While watching it online over my all time favourite self-made steak for dinner, I had an ephiphany.

That is me! Julia! Well, just an older, fatter, caucasian version of me.
She becomes ecstatic, rolls her eyes shut and smacks her lips when she savours the first mouthful of her delicious dish! When her husband asks her:" What is it that you really like to do?"

"EAT!" She exclaimed.

And, the "All I think about all day is food!" The similarities between us are uncanny.

Now I am very determined to continue with MY own cook book. It probably won't be published, but at least it'll be something interesting to leave for posterity.

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" You are the butter to my bread, the breathe to my life."