Sunday, February 14, 2010

Sundays In My City #24 - Love & Chocolate

Do you know Unknown Mami? She's hosts a great Sunday theme inviting YOU to get out and take pictures of your city and or Sunday to share with the rest of blogland. Click HERE to see Unknown Mami's Sunday in her City today.

This Sunday is all about L.O.V.E. and let me tell you-- My heart runneth over. I'm not a Valentine kind of girl, but today I am especially reminded of how many people I love and how blessed I am that so many love me too. I have a lump in my throat just thinking about it.

It's been a very busy February-- You might have noticed I've been missing in action lately. Most of my time has been spent with doctors, thermometers, heating pads, medications, tests, needles, scans, x-rays and everything thing that goes with annual check-up, flu bugs, mystery symptoms and the usual on-going junk associated with chronic illnesses for me and loved ones. But at the end of the day, we're all okay, if not a little exhausted from all the angst and running around.

One of my "patients" made me this lovely Valentine card. He's truly one of my all time favorite people in the world and this card was made by him in between sleeping and a sour stomach while he camped out on my sofa missing a few days of school last week. I love the card and him too. It made my Sunday perfect.


I have to admit, I am surprised at how much I've missed reading blogs and catching up with blog friends over the past few weeks. I kept meaning to get to it but the days simply weren't long enough with so many appointments to attend to. But now that the doctors are mostly behind us (we're all okay) I'll be back reading and commenting and sharing the L.O.V.E. again. Because, really--If you don't love blogging and connecting with great people, what's the point, right?


And speaking of great people... In the middle of all the craziness last week, the lovely Debbie of Suburb Sanity had a rocking good giveaway that I WON. Thank you Debbie!

In case you don't already know, Debbie's recently started a second blog specifically for reviews and GIVEAWAYS! And let me tell you, she gives away some really great loot! Like this.....

It's a gorgeous ceramic plaque that was practically made for me-- Seriously, have you seen my profile begging for chocolate? I L.O.V.E. it. A million thanks to Lorrie Veasy, a designer for Our Name is Mud - a National Pottery Company. She's a great blog friend of Debbie's and her work is beautiful. You can see more of Lorrie's great work at her Etsy shop.

So this Sunday I'm sending you all L.O.V.E. and hoping yours is a relaxing Sunday filled with chocolate.... Which I'm hoping Beloved Husband will deliver with his Valentine card very soon. Because chocolate for breakfast is, in my opinion, the breakfast of champions.

How's your Sunday?
Welcome to The Fifty Factor - Joanna Jenkins

53 comments:

  1. I hope you are feeling better...and your morning is filled with yummy sweets. Happy Valentines Day!

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  2. I am glad everyone is OK in your home! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  3. Thank goodness every one is well and healthy.

    I had chocolate for breakfast in bed! How's that for a good start to the day?

    Have a love-filled week!

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  4. My Sunday promises to be super! We are going to a local cafe for a Valentine's Days brunch!! Yummy!!
    Glad you and your family are well now. And I love your Valentine card!
    Have a great day!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  5. hope you are having a great valentines day jj! take your time...life is important...

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  6. Congrats on the winnings, JJ!! So glad to hear you are all on the mend.

    Happy Valentines Day!!

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  7. I'm glad you're feeling better. I love your winning plaque and that valentine card is the sweetest ever!

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  8. I hope you and your 'patients' are feeling better, JJ. I worry about the lupus; I've seen it do so many bad things.

    Congrats on your win! I hope you have a fabulous Day of Hearts.

    xo

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  9. I'm with ya on the chocolate for breakfast. I'm still trying to figure out what's up with the heart with legs and shoes. Ready to run? All in? Very cute.

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  10. I LOVE your idea of a good breakfast! Have a wonderful day. Glad all is well on the health front.

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  11. I wish your day full of gooey chocolatey goodness!

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  12. sending you love right back. and i´m glad you are feeling better! the blogsphere isn´t the same without you. happy v day!

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  13. The Breakfast of Champions huh? Sounds good to me too! Glad you won the giveaway, you have been a busy girl this month and it would be nice to have something not associated with doctors. Yesterday hubby picked out a couple movies at the library and he sat with me on the couch with his arm around me and we watched part 1 and 2 of Jane Eyre, a Masterpiece Theater production. I loved it!! And hubby won all sorts of brownie points for watching it and he found he liked it too. Amazing what nice things happen out of L.O.V.E. Hugs to you and your Beloved today, Joanna. Enjoy your chocolate and all the good wishes we all send you in blogland.

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  14. I would like all of my woes covered in chocolate too!

    Hapy Un Valentines day!

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  15. I bought my wife a new belt and a new bag for Valentines Day. Ain't that romantic? Now the Hoover is as good as new...

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  16. I love your card.....that one is a keeper. Wishing you a Valentine's day filled with love and chocolate and all things good. Take care of yourself.

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  17. Sending you love....
    and wishes for healthy days ahead, Joanna

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  18. It's always a great feeling when everyone is declared well. The card is precious.. I can imagine how it makes you feel.

    Enjoy the day.
    Laura

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  19. Sending you L.O.V.E vibes and chocolate thoughts.

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  20. I always knew you were a winner! lol Congrats and happy V-day to you.

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  21. Happy Valentines Day and Im sending good health vibes your way:)

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  22. Chocolate and I are having an affair. And yes, my wife knows all about it.

    Happy Valentine's Day.

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  23. All that doctoring would plumb wear me out, Joanna. But I like your take on the LOVE that this involves. I also adore the card.

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  24. and back again....glad to hear you're up and running again....your post had just what i needed, a pic that my kids can do...i have to keep them occupied this week because they're on holiday...and i refuse to let them just play and watch movies...and a cute pic (did you see my digital art) i just love getting new ideas. that's awesome that you won....esp on Debbie's site with so many followers lol what were the odds?

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  25. I love your blog so much. When I come over I feel like I am visiting a friend and getting a hug : ) and a cup of cocoa! : )

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  26. Aha, so you're the one they've been making all the chocolate-flavored cereals for!

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  27. I love the card! Hope everyone there is on the mend. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  28. those are the best cards - I learned that long ago before the card industry people made their own cards - imagine that. I guess the card industry has created some employment but the hand made ones are the best.

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  29. Yesssss, you have definitely been missed, Joanna. Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you got yoru choco breaky!

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  30. Nice blog site! Hope your Valentine's chocolate was delivered in style!

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  31. I know you are going to keep that card forever!! So sweet!!

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  32. Happy Valentines day! I have been absent a little bit, also!

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  33. I hope you had a great Valentine's Day!

    Love the plaque! :)

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  34. I'm glad that amidst all this care-giving, you've had some time to care for you too. Enjoy your chocolates and prizes.

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  35. The card is gorgeous - always extra special when handmade. Sending a huge bouquet of cyber love with hugs to you too, Joanna. Hope you feel better soon. I've been a little off myself the last few weeks with some sort of bug that just won't go away.

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  36. Hi Joanna, Love the valentines your patient gave you. How sweet. Glad to hear everyone is on the mend and things are turning around. Hope none of it was to serious. As for chocolate, it's not only for breakfast, but I like to call it vitamin C. There are actually 3 vitamin C's, Chocolate, Coffee and Caramel. Hope you got some delicious chocolates.

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  37. Ergh...medical matters...how I sympathise! So glad to hear that you've come away from it all with flying colours. :)

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  38. Glad to hear that everyone is okay JJ. You know we'll all still be here when you 'properly' have time to stop by our places and say 'hi'.

    Nice to hear that love is very much in the air for you as well. Have a good week x

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  39. I've had my fill of doctors lately!
    For Valentine's Day, I got the best treat of all, my husband came back home after being gone for 2 weeks. I didn't care that I was flat on my back in major pain and he was asleep in the recliner, I was just glad we were again uner 1 roof.

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  40. Woohoo, what time is breakfast??? This is my kinda power meal!

    I'm so glad to hear your all feeling better. The whole Dr. thing can become so very consuming.

    Welcome back and take care of you and yours. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's day. How the heck could ya miss with a lovely hand made card from that "special" person?

    Have a great week Hon, just loaded with blessings from above!!!

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  41. Hope you are feeling better Joanna! I agree, chocolate for breakfast is fantastic! I personally had a dark chocolate dipped strawberry for V Day Bfast!! xoxo

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  42. Goodness, I am glad you're fine, too, and I totally understand (since I care for my elderly mom) what it's like to spend several hours at week at medical appointments. It sure eats into the time we can spend online, and reorders our priorities, as you aptly point out.

    Glad you celebrated a lot of love this Valentine's weekend!

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  43. Awww sweety sorry to hear you have been feeling punk!! Geesh!! Happy Valentines to you... a day late!! But heartfelt hugs to you hon:)

    I am good..busy but good. Kids have been passing around a flu bug and it would seem I am next in line....ackkkkk!! Artwork is selling which is wonderful and am keeping very busy there:) So...basically all is good. Thank you for asking hon!
    Hope you are doing better..hugs, Sarah

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  44. What a darling plaque that you won! I'm so glad the sickness has moved away from your house now!

    LOVE the Valentine!

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  45. That is just the cutest valentine ever! Congrats on your win; we all need to win something every now and again!

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  46. I hope that you got a breakfast fit for champions and that you and yours had a fabulous day... I loved the card that was made for you - simply devine and what Valentines Day is all about :0)

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  47. What a special card to get on a special day! And congrat on the contest win. Your Sunday turned out extra grand. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  48. I, for one, want to thank you for sharing such love in my comments section.

    Every time you tell me I crack you up, it's a little warm fuzzy--okay dipped in chocolate!

    Thanks so much for that,
    Ann

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  49. i've been slack too and just getting back into it...missed you :)

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  50. Welcome back! Glad everyone's ok. Don't worry; you're not the only one falling behind...it took me two days to get my butt in front of the computer to write today's post.

    Thanks for being such a loyal reader!

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  51. I'm glad all is well and everyone is healthy! I wondered where you were, but I know how it is when real life gets in the way of blogging (I'm experiencing that, myself, lately).

    The card from your "patient" is adorable! I hope the rest of your Valentines Day was just as sweet!

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