Photography by Lori K. Tate
It is beyond dreary here today, so we need all the Winks we can find. If you’re reading this where there’s sunshine, please send some here — now. In the meantime, here are this week’s Weekly Winks.
Every Friday I share the Winks of Goodness I experienced throughout the week because I’ve found that writing down and formally acknowledging these suckers gives them more power. I encourage you to share your own Weekly Winks on my site or on social media. Look around and write it down — share the goodness.
Saturday — Margot took her first college tour! Before you peg me a Tiger Mom, know that we went with my dear friend who has a 17-year-old daughter looking at colleges. Regardless, Margot left campus ready to apply.
Sunday— My friend, Natasha, fosters cats. We got our beloved Jefferson and Hamilton via her and Lake Norman Humane. (I highly recommend Marcus Kitties.) Anyway, she’s been fostering a pregnant cat, and early Sunday morning Mama Kitty gave birth to six beautiful kittens. Natasha has been posting videos of them on Facebook ever since. I could watch these kitties for hours.
Monday — Diana, one of my awesome trainers and friends, played a ton of Lizzo during our workout. I left feeling “good as hell!” See what I did there?
Tuesday— Tonight my almost 83-year-old dad told The Tots about the outhouse on the farm he grew up on as a kid. I’m pretty sure surrounding counties could hear The Tots’ laughter (and disbelief). Old school!
Wednesday— Graydon insisted on making me breakfast — coffee and eggs. Love that little man of mine!
Thursday — I woke up with a lot of negativity that only increased as I compared and despaired on Facebook while getting ready. When I walked into the kitchen, sweet Margot said, “Are you ready to have a good day?” and just like that I felt better. Love her to pieces!
Friday— My husband sent me a sweet text this morning, complete with cute emojis. (This is highly unlike him, as we both feel that emojis will likely take us back to the days of hieroglyphics. However, truth be told, I finally figured out how to design an emoji of myself, and I’ve been using it — a lot.)
Happy weekend!