friends, Zac, and the power of Fifty Shades

Have you ever had one of those nights you just never want to end?  When the stars line up, everyone shows, and Zac Efron is involved?  Throw in Fifty Shades of Grey  and free shots, and we have ourselves a party.  

That was last night.  A GNO of epic proportions, and I for one, am still giggling.... and grateful. 

It was a much needed end of my week (all of ours really) and it was absolutely the perfect way to wrap up my week of Gratitude.  It's funny how it all ties in for me sometimes.

I know I get stuck in the issues of life.  The money, the stress, the failing grades and missing assignments.  I focus a lot on those things. Sometimes, I focus so acutely on those things, I don't want to get out of bed.  So really taking the time each day to figure out what I loved was really challenging for me, but also enlightening.  And then I realized something last night.  We all have the same problems.  Okay, maybe not the same problems, but definitely we are all going through our own stuff that is difficult and challenging.  And sharing those problems with each other not only helps us relax, it creates a safe place for us to vent.  We realize we're not alone over Coronas and shots, and we slowly begin to replace the anxiety with laughter and love.  

We  were grateful for each other last night whether we noticed it or not.  That is why the night was so much fun.  But then again, there was Zac...  

Have a Happy Monday!  Week 3 will start tonight, and it's a good one, so check in later :)