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Happy Things IV

September 17, 2013 by Hillary 13 Comments

in no particular order…

channeling my inner Tiger Woods at the driving range with the boy.

designer perfume sales at Costco.

cooler morning air.

a new bicycle on the way.

living anxiety free.

painless running.

a busy blogging schedule.

purchasing my first can of pumpkin of the season. first up: nutty paleo pumpkin muffins.

the Cartwheel app. Target addicts, this is a must.

kick-starting the week with this devil of a workout and this easy salmon quinoa dish.

“Chillin’ It” (Cole Swindell) on repeat, bringing back memories of the best summer concert.

social weekends ahead.

happy

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  1. C. says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:26 am

    I second you on loving the cooler weather :) The prospect of making pumpkin foods is on my list too – I have a can that has been waiting for me! I’ve been putting it off, but I think mid-September is perfect.

    Reply
  2. christina says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:06 am

    are you living anxiety free bc of something different you’ve done? new change? i’d love to hear more about that :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      September 17, 2013 at 8:21 am

      I’ve been seeing an acupuncturist. Though, I think the most relief came from the Chinese herbs he prescribed; it was like night and day after the very short 9-day dose.

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:17 am

    Crisp, fall temps! And in-season apples :)

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  4. Lauren says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:20 am

    I’m so happy for all of the pain free runs. Sometimes when you get back an MRI with no diagnosis, your whole anxiety/feelings subside and you start to feel better. Stress does some crazy things, but knowing something isn’t SERIOUSLY wrong probably allowed your body to relax! :D

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      September 17, 2013 at 8:23 am

      I like your perspective — couldn’t agree more :)

      Reply
  5. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Making me happy this week is beautiful weather, runs, great food, & Ryder!

    Reply
  6. Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Good health, beautiful weather, and delicious meals make me a happy girl!

    Reply
  7. Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    That app is amazing!! Love Target!

    Reply
  8. Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Ooh I just got the Target Cartwheel app, too! Love it! I also just picked up my first can of pumpkin last weekend and it’s already gone! Good thing I got two :-)

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    September 18, 2013 at 8:39 am

    You had to go and tell me about that Target app, didn’t you? Yet another reason to shop there, sigh. ;)

    Those paleo pumpkin muffins sound amazing!

    Reply
  10. Hilary says

    September 23, 2013 at 1:29 am

    My boyfriend dropped my bag and smashed my fave perfume last night! Maybe I should hit up Costco!

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      September 23, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Aw, shucks!

      Reply

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