Sunday, April 29, 2012

Gratitude Entry 32: Birthday Perks

Happy birthday to YOU! It is mine tomorrow, and most people know that I LOVE sharing FREE stuff!!! :D  So I thank the universe for sending these birthday perks my way so I can share them with all of you. :) Even though it may not be today, read on to learn how to make your birthday AWESOME! ;)

The best way to get your day off to a good start is to grab your FREE Regular Size (24oz.!!) Smoothie from Booster Juice. Just sign up to Booster Nation (the camp fire icon on their website) and they'll email you with a voucher to use on your birthday! :)

If you're still hungry, head on to Denny's for your FREE Build Your Own Grand Slam all-day breakfast, just show the proper ID.

For lunch or dinner in Mississauga, try The Big Fat Greek Buffet near Eglinton/Dixie. Bring your ID & one paying adult and you're good to go.

Need that dose of caffeine? Register your Starbucks giftcard or buy one for yourself & register, then they will send you a postcard through snail mail, redeemable for a FREE drink on your birthday.

The coupon I look forward to the most  is the one  from the Apricot Tree Cafe in Mississauga. It's my favourite restaurant and you can join their birthday club here. It's valid for the whole month during your birthday, so you don't need to cram in all the eating in one day! Their desserts and cakes are spectacular, as are the yummy sauces on their pastas and savoury crepes. Great place for a date too! Their sister restaurant Bistro Narra is equally delightful, and you can join their birthday club as well. 

Enjoy these fabulous freebies & thanks for being in my life! :) May your birthday be the BEST one yet, followed by even more incredible ones to come!! :D

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Inside a Painting

What's it like to walk inside a painting?
Well I've just been,
so let me tell you all about it
and fill you in.

The sky was not all blue
in fact it was mostly grey,
but there was a corner of sunshine
and that made it divine.

The trees were not all green yet
some were bare like skeletons,
but I know they'll all bloom in time,
Mother Nature knows her children best.

The birds flirted with each other
playing catch me if you can.
Love was definitely in the spring air
with new life soon to follow.

A perfect evening walk
on an ordinary Thursday night,
refreshed my spirit
and brought joy to my soul.


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With gratitude to the Green Living Show's Health Forum "Your Brain on Nature" for inspiring and motivating me to spend more time outdoors. This poem is the result of your recommendation! ;)

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

everything everytime everywhere

I have
a terminal case
of
the kissing disease.

I want to
lay a kiss on
everything in sight!

Of course
that would cause alarm
so I hold myself back.

But when no one is looking
guess what I'm doing?
Making out with life.

I can't help it
because love is
everything everytime everywhere.

So don't try to heal me
because soon all will know that
love is the cure.




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With gratitude to Trevor Hall for your musical inspiration. Thanks for lending your album title "everything everytime everywhere" to me! ;)

For those who have yet to discover this soulful artist, here's a taste of his brew: