Thankful, Day 10

Today I'm thankful for a day with no plans.


That means I wake up whenever I want  and do whatever I want.  It's pretty awesome.

Today I woke up at 7:30am and couldn't sleep anymore, so I crashed on the couch for some TV.  I cut coupons, cleaned the kitchen, more TV, cleaned the living room, rearranged our wine rack, and didn't pay attention to football that was on.  I watched a Lifetime Christmas movie (first of the season), did laundry, made banana bread muffins, ran for 30 minutes on the treadmill, finally showered, and am about to make dinner.

All without a schedule, which is surprisingly productive for me.  Typically I need deadlines or time limits to get this much done.  I guess it also works when I have nothing planned and no "must do's" and I can still get a lot done.

With the holidays coming up I know we won't have more of these slow weekends until likely January, so I took full advantage of our day with no plans.  I'm just sad it's gone by so fast.

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  1. Berbs33November 11, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Holy Wine collection! I am impressed. And days with no plans are the best!!

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    1. LisaNovember 12, 2013 at 5:53 AM

      That is what happens when you get free bottles of wine for wedding tasting, and then join a wine club for bonus miles, and then get bottles as gifts. :) There is plenty to be had for our cookie exchange!!

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