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a coffee date for the new year

January 6, 2023      16 Comments

Welcome to the first Fit Five Friday AND the first Ultimate Coffee Date of 2023.

After reading here, head on over to visit Coco and Deborah, our awesome link-up hosts.

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Over coffee, I would tell you…

That we are so excited to share that this year’s Fit Five Friday has TOPICS! That’s right! We’ve created a schedule of prompts to help make Friday’s posting just a little easier! We hope this will be helpful and encourage you to play along with us on Fridays!

Over coffee, I would tell you…

That I picked my word of the year, shared some deep thoughts in regards to it, and am feeling so much more at peace. These are all good things.

Over coffee, I would tell you…

That the year is not off to a smooth start. So much has happened in the last few days to myself, my family, my friends, people adjacent to me, and public figures. It’s a little scary and tumultuous. I mean, out of nowhere, we had tornado warnings today. What?

Over coffee, I would tell you…

That with all the insanity, I’ve been bizarrely motivated. I’m really trying to keep up with my commitments to myself. Sometimes I overpromise and underdeliver. I’m trying to reverse that.

Over coffee, I would tell you…

I got the cutest cutters and can’t wait to start making some Valentine’s studs. Little hearts that say “tacos”? Yes, please!

What would you share over coffee? Any holiday plans?

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  1. Darlene S Cardillo says

    January 6, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    Awesome job with the topics… it has helped me already… I started a few future posts.

    Thanks so much!

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  2. Deborah Brooks says

    January 6, 2023 at 2:42 pm

    Life is always going to throw things at you that you cannot control. You can only control how you respond to them.
    Thanks for the great new topics they will be helpful!

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  3. Erica @ Erica Finds says

    January 6, 2023 at 5:04 pm

    I’m happy to see that you’re starting to feel better. That’s a great word for the year.

    Thanks for the writing prompts. I need the inspiration.

    Happy New Year!
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  4. Jenny says

    January 6, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    I like your word for the year! Somehow I missed that post- I have to go back and read your deep thoughts. It sounds like you’re starting the year off in a good place! And those cutters… are they for earrings? They are cute!

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  5. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    January 6, 2023 at 8:14 pm

    I’m sorry your year has had a tough start, I hope things get better soon!

    I’m excited to see the Topics for Fridays! I want to be more engaged on the blog this year and that’s just the kind of focus I need. Happy Friday!

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    January 6, 2023 at 11:11 pm

    I’m glad you’re feeling motivated despite the rough start to the year! Hold on to that good feeling!

    Reply
  7. Wendy says

    January 7, 2023 at 12:06 am

    I love seeing your motivation and positivity on your posts, in spite of a tough start to the year. YOU GOT THIS

    Reply
  8. Kimberly Hatting says

    January 7, 2023 at 12:06 am

    The word prompts will be fun! I can usually come up with something, but it’s always nice to have some suggestions 😉 I hope your 2023 gets easier. Stay strong, and chin UP!

    Reply
  9. Coco says

    January 7, 2023 at 1:02 am

    I am so sorry the year is off to a rough start for you. (((Hugs))). I’m glad it hasn’t stolen your motivation — keep focusing on that word — you are worthy of good things and good times.

    Oh, I think the Friday topics will help get my blogging more often. Thanks for doing all that.

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  10. Marcia says

    January 7, 2023 at 12:56 pm

    Sorry things are off to a rocky start but I know you’ve totally got this! Love your 2023 word. You are SO WORTHY!

    Reply
  11. Renée says

    January 7, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    I love your word and I really love your tenacity Jenn! even with everything thrown at you, you still remain true to yourself! hopefully also keeping your own sanity and self-care in mind. I have been thinking about a word but I just don’t have one that “speaks” to me yet. Huge hugs and I hope things settle down for you all soon. x

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  12. Farrah says

    January 7, 2023 at 8:25 pm

    Ooo, I like this schedule! I haven’t blogged regularly in a couple years now but would like to get back into it. I don’t run, but may be popping into some of the non-running prompts! 😀

    Those cutters are adorable!

    Reply
  13. Shathiso says

    January 9, 2023 at 3:10 pm

    We’ve just introduced Taco Tuesdays to our family meal plan, so those Taco studs made me smile! Sorry to hear about your rough start to the year but also happy you’ve stayed motivated in spite of it all. Wishing you and your family an amazing 2023 and can’t wait to see all you get up to!

    PS: Thanks for those Fit Five Friday prompts – I’ve been looking for some ideas and these will definitely help to get the writing juices flowing again!

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    • runswithpugs says

      January 10, 2023 at 8:27 pm

      I hope to see you on more Fridays! We are all about Taco Tuesday!

      Reply
  14. Zenaida Arroyo says

    January 10, 2023 at 11:34 am

    Sorry to hear about the rough start to the year. I am sure it will get better. Smile and stay positive!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      January 10, 2023 at 8:24 pm

      It will, but this is just a tough season. Boo.

      Reply

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