Do you ever have the feeling that luck is you on your side?
Well, let’s just say that the last few days have been lucky for Mrs. NewlyWoodwards.
It all began on Friday afternoon when I won a B&N Nook e-reader in a work drawing. I’ve been lusting over the Nook for months and I was really hoping I would win. That baby is awesome.
I think I thought I was on Price is Right for a moment after winning and promptly made a fool out of myself in front of 200-or-so coworkers. (Totally worth it. I’m still smiling just thinking about it.)
Then, everything just seemed to go my way on Saturday, too:
- I went to buy paint at Home Depot and there was a “buy 3-get one free” deal on gallons of Behr paint. (In case you are wondering, I bought 8 gallons. I’ve already used two of them.)
- I stopped for my favorite pizza bread for lunch at Grinder’s Spaghetti House (local) and it was a special for $2.50.
- I picked up a small bottle of carpet shampoo at Bed Bath and Beyond and it wasn’t priced. The manager said it was a sample for demo at the store and I could just take it home and try it.
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Amanda Sevall says
Lucky, lucky girl! I’m so jealous and I want to get one so badly!! Soon. I will be getting one in the next couple months I hope ๐
yeoldesandwichshoppeva says
That is so awesome! What a wonderful series of events. And I’m mad jealous of you new Nook. Mad. Jealous.
Arizona Lainey says
I beleive it’s ALL about attitude. Smiling is contagious and you have one of the most beautiful smiles I’ve ever seen. It makes ME smile just thinkin’ about it. I just wanna give you something free myself. Let me think about that one! LOL
Mrs. Adventure says
Congrats on the nook… with all the books your read “it’s about time” lol.
Awesome deal on the paint as well, get our butt out and buy that ticket.
Lynne says
It’s all about attitude!
Joi says
So happy for you, Kim. Good things come to good people. You’re a GREAT lady, chica! xoxo
Oonafey says
Oh, and congrats on the Nook! My cousin has one and loves it!
Oonafey says
I do believe in luck, but I think for you its partially about attitude… You seem to bring a positive attitude out to play no matter what tries to bring you down and that’s important. Plus, you really appreciate it when things go your way and that makes everything else seem sweeter!
Shannon says
dude i love when a bunch of little awesome things happen. Makes for such a great day. Not that winning a Nook is a little thing…it’s a pretty friggin big thing.
Michael - Innkeeper says
wow!
congrats!! you’re one lucky gal.
DecorandtheDog says
Now you have me hungry for a big ol’ greasy ham and cheese sandwich from Grinders…thanks. ๐
LizzieBeth says
lawdy lady… can I rub your belly for good luck ๐
LB
Lauren says
That’s so awesome! Enjoy it! ๐
Leah says
that’s awesome! if you win, can i borrow $200 or so to buy myself a silhouette and supplies . . . ??? ๐ no? OK, just asking! ๐
Amy@My Front Porch says
Yay for you!! I got a Nook for Christmas and I LOVE IT!! Enjoy ๐
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Wanna send some of that lucky vibe my way?? ๐ I would LOVE to win an e-reader…how handy to have all of those books in one spot. ๐
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
I definitely believe in luck and I am so glad you got a good string of it. I hope it continues!!
Jen@Notes From the Heartland says
Yay for the Queen of Luck!! Sounds like all your stars were aligned. ๐ Now you can get the phone you wanted because you WON the Nook!! ๐
Jen@Notes From the Heartland says
Yay for the Queen of Luck!! Sounds like all your stars were aligned. ๐ Now you can get the phone you wanted because you WON the Nook!! ๐
Jordan@the2seasons says
Congrats on the luck I even have a horseshoe hanging over my door. I figure we can take all the luck we can. Enjoy the nook.
Kim says
maybe a little of both? sounds like an awesome weekend!!!
Liz @ It's Great To Be Home says
I’m with Cindy, I think it’s all about noticing the great things – not everybody does that so I think it’s so cool that you appreciate them! But I would still buy a lottery ticket just in case it’s luck. ๐ And way to go on the Nook, that sounds AWESOME!!
Cindy @The Flipping Couple says
Ha! I love it. And I think a lot of it is attitude (or at least NOTICING all the good things). BUT. It’s not everyday you win a Nook. So there’s that. And Home Depot doesn’t always have a sale on paint at the precise time you need it, either. So I’d call it a lucky weekend.
Leigh says
Nice! All about the little things right? If you could send a little luck my way- I’m looking for a dresser/sideboard that is only 50 inches long that I can refinish. Thanks ๐