Appreciating the Gifts You Receive

This blog is a day late but I had some things I wanted to add to it. I’ll still date it for Tuesday and I’ll preview my next blog set to come out on Thursday. This past Friday was Valentine’s Day. Weatherwise, it was the calm before the storm. It was cold, but it was dry.

Now, I’m in my 40’s but I enjoy the opportunity to receive a gift on Valentine’s Day or any other day. My mom got me a heart-shaped box of Oreos and while it may not seem like much, to me it was much appreciated. It’s the thought that counts and I’m more than happy that Mom did this for me. It’s also a lesson to us that we need to cherish these moments, whether it’s Valentine’s Day, or every day. It doesn’t have to be cookies or chocolates, either. A simple compliment can also make your day. We never know when we’ll not get those moments to brighten up someone’s day or even change their life, so let’s make them count.

Just last year for my birthday, I got this journal in which I’m writing my blog posts, and I really appreciated it. I also like that my mom knows how dedicated I am to this hobby. Even at the reunion, I got a compliment on the charm I had on my purse. I’m also grateful that most of my family gets me and my fashion journey, but I still need to work on myself sometimes. At Winter TLI, I had so many people telling me that they loved my outfit. It was either my scarf, my top, or my cheetah sweater. You couldn’t tell if I was wearing pants and a top or a black jumpsuit. Maybe I’ll wow everyone Friday night when I go to Johnstown for the area contest, and make some new friends along the way.

Finally, Pittsburgh foodie Ana (ana_eats_pgh) has a new website! She has over 190K followers on Instagram and I think of her every time I enjoy a crab Rangoon because I know how much she loves them. I’m partial because I work for Giant Eagle but she is a big Market District fan and is involved with them in her reels.

On the new website (anaeatspgh.net) will be links to all of her socials and ways to contact her. She comes out to Greensburg every so often because she goes to Cutie’s (I too am a fan, girlie). You may have heard her on Bubba’s show on 100.7 Star or seen her on Pittsburgh Today Live or Talk Pittsburgh. It’s worth a look.

I’m hitting on podcasts and the most epic pod swap in tomorrow’s blog. Be sure to check it out on Stylish.