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Thursday Thirteen: 13 Things Which Have Made Me Smile This Week

4/4/2013

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Ciao a tutti! Hi, everybody! Yep, it's been another super-busy week for me, especially since I'm getting ready to return to the US for the summer and have to wrap up a lot of different things: writing, formatting, cleaning, packing - the list just goes on and on.

Unfortunately, that means I haven't had time to dedicate to a Thursday Thirteen this week. But don't worry - I've managed to pull something together I think/hope you'll enjoy.

So, please allow me to share with you:

Thirteen Things Which Made Me Smile This Week!

1) I lost another pound. I won't go into detail here about how many I've lost, but let's say it's been enough to make me happy and give me a reason to smile.

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This is almost - but not quite - the final cover.
2) Final edits and revisions are going fairly well on 27 Stages, and that has me smiling, too.

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3) My hubby always, always makes me smile.
4) I discovered a new mushroom dish to make for my lunch. Mighty tasty, and around 175 calories for the lot:

350 grams of portobello mushrooms, cut into strips
1/2 tbsp of butter
a dash of garlic powder
one small serving of spreadable cheese, such as a wedge of "laughing cow" cheese

On low to medium heat, melt butter and add a dash of garlic powder to it. Add the mushrooms and cook for about five minutes or so, until they start releasing their water into the pan. If necessary, add more water, a tablespoon at a time. When mushrooms are nearly finished cooking (limp and almost uniformly darker in color) add cheese. Stir in until everything is coated evenly with the "sauce".

Serve with a small portion of pasta, with crackers or enjoy it on its own.


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5) Watching Doctor Who with my hubby has made me smile - especially while watching the Daleks and the CyberMen trash-talking each other in the Doomsday episode.

6) Goofing around with my hubby's family at Easter dinner last Sunday definitely made me smile.
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Fabian Cancellara crosses the line one minute, ten seconds ahead of his nearest competitor at the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders). In the same race one year ago, after being listed as a favorite to win, he crashed out with multiple fractures to his collarbone and was unable to compete in Paris-Roubaix.
7) That Sunday dinner was accompanied by a viewing of the 100th edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen - the Tour of Flanders - which was won by my favorite rider, Fabian Cancellara. That made me smile, oh, yes indeed it did... (and I wept a little, I won't lie).
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Fabian Cancellara and his wife, Stephanie, moments after he crossed the finish line.
8) The above moment, also captured live on television, made me smile.
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9) The little old lady in purple, here, made me smile. A lot. (I've glimpsed my future self, it seems.)
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10) Even when she's driving me crazy, my Doodlebug makes me smile.

11) The fact I've managed to ride my stationary bike every day this week (so far) makes me smile. I'm aiming to ride every day in April until I leave for the US. Wish me luck, eh?
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12) This made me smile, too.
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13) And so did this. I also giggle-snorted. I'm not proud.



And there you go: Thirteen Things Which Made Me Smile This Week!












I hope at least one of these things has brought a smile to your face, too.

















Because, let's face it, smiles are always good things.



















Especially when they're yours.




















Or even, on occasion...
























When they're someone else's.
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Camille Lacourt. French swimmer.
Ciao for now!
22 Comments
Anthony North link
4/4/2013 08:55:14 am

Lots to smile about there. And that Who dialogue is excellent. Please don't DELETE.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 10:02:21 am

I thought so too, Anthony. And I LOVED that episode!

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Paige Tyler link
4/4/2013 09:49:56 am

Love Dr. Who! And love the eye candy! Might have to borrow him for a Tasty Tuesday!

*hugs*
Paige

My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 10:04:20 am

Thanks, Paige - and you should Google "Camille Lecourt". You could do an entire 13 post with his pics, if you wanted. LOL!

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MissMeliss link
4/4/2013 11:26:57 am

My husband and I love Doctor Who, also. Yes, the trash-talking in Doomsday is fantastic. While I'm not an Italian citizen, I'm a second-generation Italian-American from an incredibly...dramatic...family. That cartoon? I totally get it.

Also? I bought a copy of "Ask Me If I'm Happy" for my mother, several weeks ago when she was recovering from a broken ankle. She really enjoyed it.

MY copy is still in my TBR queue. :(

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 12:03:15 pm

LOL! I hear you on the ...dramatic... quality. ;)

So that was you, eh? I'm so glad to hear your mother enjoyed the book! I hope she's feeling better and healing up on time, too.

Hopefully you'll get a chance to read it soon - and let me know what you think (?). :)

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Jennifer Leelandf link
4/4/2013 11:53:45 am

These are great. So awesome that your favorite rider won!!! Congratulations. That mushroom recipe looks yummy.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 12:04:49 pm

Thanks - and I was over the moon when he crossed the finish line! Have a go at the mushrooms and let me know if you like it. It's very simple, but very satisfying. :)

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Colleen link
4/4/2013 01:13:11 pm

Gotta wonder what that tattoo is of! The doctor I'm watching is HOUSE these days. Mushroom dish sounds good but I need a little more protein to keep me from being hungry for many hours.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 01:15:43 pm

Intriguing, isn't it? And I *do* love a good episode of HOUSE when I'm in the US, I must say.

As for the mushrooms - I up the protein for the meal by having a plain Greek yogurt with some all-natural peanut butter blended in (and, yes, a spoonful of sugar to sweeten it). If I didn't feel full before the yogurt, I sure do afterwards - and I don't need anything until supper after that. :)

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Shelley Munro link
4/4/2013 01:38:53 pm

I love that photo of the elderly lady in purple. Her expression of excitement just makes me smile.

You've had a great week. Good going on the weight loss.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 03:16:09 pm

I know - isn't she just adorable? I'd have the same look on my face if Fabian were signing an autograph for me. Heh.

It has been a great week so far - and thanks! I'm doing my best. LOL!

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Alice Audrey link
4/4/2013 01:47:03 pm

I totally envy you the weight loss.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 03:17:25 pm

Well, it's down to the age-old formula: watching my diet (but not dieting) and exercising. I might do a TT on that, next week. ;)

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Nessa link
4/4/2013 02:21:02 pm

Lots of things to smile about on your list. Your last picture definitely brought a wide grin.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/4/2013 03:18:54 pm

Glad to see you felt that way, Nessa. And yeah, that last pic sure made *me* grin. ;)

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harriet link
4/4/2013 04:29:36 pm

Laughing Cow cheese? I'm gonna try that!



I can see why people say that Swimming can work wonders..............................

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Kimberly Menozzi link
5/4/2013 03:14:18 am

LOL! That's the only brand name I could think of for that kind of cheese, to be honest.

And yes, swimming really does seem to do a body good, eh? ;)

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Stephanie Sullivan link
5/4/2013 09:11:33 am

Those are all wonderful things, Kimberly. :) Way to go on that exercise! You totally ROCK! Now please share some of your motivation with me, okay? I sure could use it. LOL. Have a great weekend!

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Kimberly Menozzi link
5/4/2013 10:01:01 am

Thanks, Stephanie! I'm doing my best, after all. Heh. Next week, I expect to do either a TT or a post on that topic, actually. I'll let you know when it goes live. :-) Have a great weekend too! :)

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Heather link
5/4/2013 02:56:55 pm

Sounds like you had a good week, even if it was a bit busy!

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Kimberly Menozzi link
5/4/2013 03:11:20 pm

It's always busy - especially right before I leave for the US! But you're right - it was a good one. :)

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