Grocery Day...and a Day for Me.

It's been a while since I have written on here and I'm sorry abotu that! We were away visiting family in Red Deer, Alberta for a bit and then we were busy for the rest of life in general. Our vacation was incredible for Jason and I. We needed to be able to get away from the busyness of life and just relax before Jason got back into the routine of work. He graduated a few weeks ago so he is now a college graduate out in the world looking to find his place. It's a good thing we've got the big guy upstairs on our back or else we would be full of anxiety. Or at least I would! So it's great to be back, but we sure miss Jordan and Julie. God sure did some work in our hearts while we were there just helping us get to a place where we felt his peace and refreshment. It's like the beginning of our marriage together all over again. It's been quite a year, so we needed to get away. Thank you Jord and Jules. You have given us the greatest wedding gift and we miss you incredibly.

Why title this grocery day? Well, yesterday was the first Tuesday of the month of May of course! It's 10% off Customer Appreciation day at our local Safeway and for my fellow American readers, check out www.safeway.com to see if this goes for the stores there as well. I'm not sure?! So I went to a new little coffee shop here in Abbotsford called GoGO Beans and tried their verson of a vanilla latte. I'm reading some of it right now because it was too loaded for me to finish yesterday. Let me tell ya, the barista told me they sell European coffee and its generally stronger. It's got a strong smooth flavor and I quite enjoyed it. And still am:) So me and my strong coffee went into Safeway to find the best deals. I spent an hour and maybe a bit more going through my list, finding the sales...and loved every moment. I tried to smile at every customer and make remarks here and there. I find that, like most people...life is busy. So grocery shopping is just another chore. But being a newlywed on a tight...tight student living budget...I was just thankful to be able to buy the things we need and some that we enjoy. It's been quite the year. I saw this mother with her clipboard and printed out list with her three or four daughters, I don't quite remember. But she had quite the routine going and it was impressive! I know she was there to get the best deals as well. The result you must be asking by now?;) I had about $100 worth of items...and they went down the $70 because of the sales and 10% off. I was so proud of myself!

The rest of the day was a cleaning and organizing day for me. I really enjoy doing that and am loving that we have a little place so I can do everything...(vacuum, dust, mop, both bathrooms, kitchen)...in an hour:) Looking forward to seeing the responses of those that have that beautiful home rather than a condo...I look forward to that time as well:)

Well, enjoy your day. And soak in your time with your family. Don't take advantage of them. I miss mine everyday.

Britt