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2,556 Daily Reflections (from 12/31/19)

Well, here we are. The 53rd Tuesday of 2019, the 365th (and last) day of 2019. 12/31/19 had me reflecting on the whole year. A year of ups and downs (but mostly ups) and looking forward to the year to come in 2020. Remembering 7 years ago when I was not feeling as positive, so I decided to start making a daily reflective post about what I felt lucky for (Lucky 2013). And, 2,555 posts later, I am ready to post my 2,556th daily reflection. I never intended this to be a 7+ year (yes, I already have my theme for 2020) activity, but it’s a good daily discipline and it makes me feel better. And I think some of you may like reading them too (if not, do not tell me). My gratitude tonight is for 2,556 daily reflections, and more to come. Happy New Year, All!
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Penn's Special Winter Vacation

12/30/19, the 364th day of 2019 and the 52nd Monday of the year!  And, unlike most Mondays, I, once again, did not go to work today.  In fact, I have not been in the office since 12/20, which has been 10 days out of the office.  And I won't be in the office until 1/2/20, a total of 12 days out of the office and it's only costing me 2 PTO days!  I am grateful for Penn's Special Winter Vacation which allows me, each year, to be home with my family during this holiday season.  It's a great benefit and makes me feel happier to work in Higher Education at the end of each year.  Catching up on sleep has been nice too!  Wishing you all a restful start of the New Year!
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Eagles Made the Playoffs

12/29/19 is the last palindromic day (Day #363 of 2019) of the Teens (I know it's not the real end of the decade, but 2020 is the start of the 20s so....)  And it was filled with a lot of sports.  First, I worked the Collingswood Christmas Basketball Tournament where I worked the clock/scoreboard and I announced.  Then the afternoon was another stressful sports event as I worried (until the 4th quarter) about the Eagles game.  The season has had some real ups and downs, but the Eagles enter the Playoffs on a 4-game winning streak and most of their roster in the medical tent.  No idea what next week will bring, but I will be cheering them on!  And, for tonight, I just have gratitude that the Eagles made the Playoffs!  FLY EAGLES FLY!!!
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80s Movies

During the Winter Break, we always have a lot of Family Movie Nights.  The 362nd day of 2019 was no different.  But, on 12/28/19, we found 80s movies on the On Demand.  Tonight's selections were Die Hard and St. Elmo's Fire.  CLASSICS!  So happy to be able to share my teenaged movie favorites with my teenager.  I am grateful for 80's movies and the nostalgia they bring up, and the fact that my teen likes them as much as I did/do!
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Egg Casserole (from 12/27)

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So the 361st day of 2019 brought another Sherr Family Tradition. On 12/27/19,  Sarah  made us the egg casserole recipe that I got from  Beth Hagovsky , a colleague from "the good old days" in Penn Student Affairs. I love the recipe, it is ALWAYS good, and it makes me also remember the community we had way back then, that we still have, occasionally, when we get together, and also as FB friends. The best part about working at Penn has been all of the wonderful people I have met, and this recipe makes me think of them (and, as I said, it is SO GOOD!)  :-)  So, tonight, my gratitude is for Egg Casserole. And the happiness, on so many levels, it provided today.
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Our Family Movie Night to Knives Out!

12/26/19, the 2nd Day of Christmas, and we made it into a Family Movie Night.  On the 360th day of 2019, we went and saw Knives Out! and it was FANTASTIC.  It was a great time out as a family and the movie was as good as advertised (+97% on Rotten Tomatoes).   It just made us all very happy and, because of that, I am grateful for our family movie night to Knives Out!  We have 2-3 more movies we want to see over break, and this was a fine start!
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Christmas Cousin Swap

What a wonderful 359th day of 2019 12/25/19 was.  Of course, we all knew it'd be a good day, it's CHRISTMAS!  And we made the trek to York, PA for the whole Walters Family Christmas Dinner.  And. of course, it was delicious.  But, after Dinner, my favorite Walters Family Christmas Tradition occurred.  The six cousins sat in a circle and, after guessing who had their name, swapped Christmas presents.  And there were smiles, and laughs, and some really nice presents were exchanged.  But it was not really about the presents, it's more about the smiles and laughs and family time together.  That is why my unending gratitude is for the Christmas Cousin Swap (and all of the other Christmas Day celebratory activities).  MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
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