That is one of my all-time favorite quotes and one I look to when times are tough.
I wholeheartedly believe that everything in life always works out, even when a situation is so grave and taxing that it’s hard to imagine. I tell myself “it’ll all be fine” a lot in life. Whether it be stressing out over personal issues or plugging away at a difficult task at work, things always have a way of working out.
And that’s why I loved this quote that blog reader Caroline shared on my morning post:
“Don’t let the rain and the clouds keep you from seeing the sunshine in your life.”
Those wise words that came from Caroline’s mother are a great reminder that even in dark days, we all have something to smile about. Through serious health, financial, relationship and job issues, something or someone in our life deserves a smile.
Lunch
One little ray of sunshine in my day was my lunch!
Wednesday's Lunch
Look familiar?
Yes, that would be a nearly identical bagelwich to the one I had for breakfast. I say nearly because I replaced the Colby jack cheese with muenster cheese and the pear slices with apple slices.
Eat Up!
A completely new bagelwich! 😉
Chomp!
On the side I enjoyed leftover roasted green beans and three oddly-sliced carrots.
Two chicken wings and a garlic knot were also consumed thanks to the food stash of some coworkers.
Yum!
Back to plugging away at work…
Question of the Afternoon
- What is the “sunshine” in your day today?
My sunshine is my husband. He is so unbelievably supportive of me and my often quite lofty dreams. His faith in me and my goals gives me strength and courage to take risks and follow my heart, even when it’s scary and nerve-wracking.
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I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
My sunshine is hearing from wonderful readers! Sharing the love! 🙂
amen to that! blog readers make the world go ’round! 😉
That’s so sweet to hear Ryan being so supportive of you and your dreams! Jay is very supportive, but also very realistic, so unfortunately, the two tend to clash once in a while.
The thought of my dinner tonight is my current “sunshine”…with a soda on the siiiide. 😉
hahaha. love it. ryan is also extremely realistic but i am typically the over-thinker. believe it or not i was so freaked out about owning a dog that he had to basically say we’re doing it! i was so worried about messing it up and not being a good enough doggie-mama! i think a balance of the two views is so important. two dreamers would get nothing done… and neither would two overly realistic people.
So true!! 🙂
yay! i wish there was REAL sunshine outside, but there is sunshine in my life:
my boyfriend & the fact that i’m wearing the comfiest sweater ever. oh, and i have the day off. that’s something to smile about too!
so right as i clicked on your blog, the song ‘my girl’ came on my pandora station. i was reading the title and i heard, “i’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day…” i really thought that you somehow linked the song to your blog. too funny.
glad you’re keeping your head up!
I agree with you, Julie, that my husband is my sunshine. I never ever knew true love until I met Keith. It is quite amazing how one person can change your life so much!!
you and keith are such an inspiring couple. your love is so apparent in all of your posts and pictures. i just love your love! 😀
Thanks Julie! That always means so much to me. 🙂
Love your blog! Thanks for the encouraging post! Exactly what I needed to hear 🙂 My sunshine is definitely my husband and our golden retriever, Nova. They both know how to put a smile on my face no matter how bad the day is!
What a great quote! Today the ladies in my department surprised one of our pregnant co-workers with a baby shower. She was thrilled! And after work, I’m teaching a spin class which I don’t really feel like doing at the moment, but I’m always so energized after!
The sunshine in my life right now (and I need some because all it’s been doing is raining here :/) is my internship interview tomorrow! So nervous, but so excited at the same time! Just thinking about all of the possibilities makes everything a little brighter 🙂
ooooh! good luck, sara!
thanks!! 🙂
my sunshine is my excitement for planning my summer and college!!!!! oh and that i got asked to prom.. i know.. how High school do I sound right now?
i miss prom!!! i’m excited for you and your date!
My sunshine was early this morning when my husband called me from his base overseas. I love that he has been able to call me. 🙂 It always helps to hear his voice.
And it was perfect because it is pouring outside right now.
that IS worth smiling about!
That’s what a good husband does- believes in and supports you 🙂 You’re lucky to have found such a great one!
The sunshine in my life today are the little thumps I feel from my baby in my belly… it reminds me that life is more than work deadlines and clean houses 🙂
congrats on your little one! so exciting!
The sunshine in my day.. is that April Vacation is in 2 days! Go teachers!
Also.. love eating the same meal 2… or 3… times a day!
My sunshine would be my husband and my family including my furry son Ridley! Plus my faith in God!!
My silly doggies are my sunshine for sure. There’s nothing like coming home to two crazy wiggly bodies happy to see you after a tough day….I actually meant to comment on your post about Sadie’s wiggly-ness too but forgot!—I sometimes laugh out loud at Rush when he wiggles his whole body upon one of us arriving home…so much vizsla love to give 🙂
My sunshine today: a canceled after-school meeting! Ahhh 2 hours of unexpected FREEDOM. 🙂
Those bagel and cheese sandwiches look so so so good…I have all the ingredients, just need to REMEMBER that option when it’s lunch-packing time!
i just found your blog a couple days ago, and i’m so happy that i did — your energy and zest for your working out and eating right (even during stressful moments) is motivating me, and making me wish i lived in florida and could work out with you in the mornings! but i’ll adjust to just reading you from chilly manhattan, thanks again for sharing your life.
thanks so much, naya! i’m so glad you found me.
I love this!
My sunshine today is thinking about running the Boston Marathon on Monday! And my super supportive boyfriend who is doing everything possible to make sure I have a restful, motivating, carb-filled week leading up to it.
My husband is definitely also my sunshine. He works so hard at what he does because he believes (like I do) that some day, our lives will be in a place that is much easier than it is now (workwise, etc) and we will look back on the hard times with such big smiles on our faces, that it will be more than worth it. our pup helps a lot too. it’s hard not to laugh when we see how happy she is about gnawing on a spatula!!!
I have a lot of sunshine in my life-my husband, my dad, my friends. And I have to suck up and say your blog does bring a smile to my face too.
My sunshine today is the actual sunshine! It’s a gorgeous day here in TX, and you can’t help but smile and be happy! My everyday sunshine is my awesome hubby and our sweet life together!
God sent a rainbow after the flood!! =) My sunshine…I’m interning for a wedding planner, and I have felt really insecure because I haven’t had any feedback on how she feels about my work and yesterday she sat me down and had nothing but nice things to say and about my improvement over the past year! I felt so confident coming to work today!
My husband is also most def the sunshine in my life right now….I am having a tough time (I work part time and am looking/seeking for a full-time position ANYWhere!!) and he has put up with me amazingly. He is a total gem. I also adore my sisters who bring smiles to my faces!! 🙂
What a great quote! My sunshine are my parents; I talk to them every day without fail after work and just chatting about our days brings us closer together.
My sunshine so far today has been my students:) I teach at a Kindergarten school and hearing “I love you,” “You’re the best reader,” and “You look pretty today, Ms. T!” Makes everyday better:))
One of my favorite quotes is “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow” ~Helen Keller
I always like to say, “with every bad, a good is sure to follow!”
Sunshine in my day? Simply knowing and anticipating the fun weekend I have with my hubby to celebrate our 2 year anniversary!
My “sunshine” is the amazing soup I made for lunch today! Nothin’ better than good food 🙂
A wonderful post! It is really important to remember what makes us happy, and to see all the beautiful little things in life that are our rays of sunshine.
My bf always makes my day brighter 🙂 Also, giving a shot to a dog for the first time in my life made me a bit happy 🙂
My sunshine seems to change with the situation. Today it was a coworker sending me a funny video that made me laugh out loud (I was really stressing about something). My husband and family are always sunshine in my life but there are so often small things that bring my day back into the sunshine. I look for the little things and appreciate them all.
My sunshine is definitely my family and great friends. Nothing ever seem to cure a “rainy day” like a little loving from family friends.
*family and friends
Great quote! Admittedly, sometimes I get so caught up in the stress that I forget. ALWAYS good to be reminded of being grateful for all that we have. The sunshine in my day today is that even though I’m working late, I absolutely LOVE the people that I work with. How lucky am I to work with such great people? Even when the work isn’t so fun, I have great people to laugh with, eat with, and even vent with 🙂 Keep enjoyin the sunshine!
My sunshine today is my boyfriend. Last night as we were falling asleep he kissed my forehead and said “I’m so proud of you for taking such good care of yourself and being so healthy.” 🙂 !
My husband is always my sunshine. Plus Jasper 🙂 Between the 2 of them….I am good to go!
My boyfriend is the sunshine of my day. Coming home to him is the best pick me up of all time! He is a million times bigger than me, so when i get a hug, i feel so protected and like everything is ok in this crazy world! Unfortunately it’s raining here in NYC, so I’m waiting for the actual sun!
“Don’t let the rain and the clouds keep you from seeing the sunshine in your life” – I think we all need to remind ourselves of this more often! The sunshine in my life today is curling up on the sofa with my cats. It’s the small things in life…
Gosh I love salty sweet. I love goat cheese, marmalade, and pear slices on toast. This post is making my pregnant behind super hungry!!!
I have so much sunshine in my life…also a lot of stress, but I’m glad that you’re encouraging your readers to focus on the positive. That’s why I love your blog! Well, that and the good recipes and your honesty. Anyway, the sunshine in my life today was my husband and interactions with students (I work at a Christian student club in Thailand) and optimism about new possibilities. I’m glad you challenged me to think about it!
My sunshine is knowing that I am doing the best I can with every task that comes my way. My sunshine is also knowing that at the end of long day, I get to jump into my warm bed and cuddle with the man I love.
This reminds me of my sweet cousin in law’s blog called the “sunshine promises.” She woke up one day two months ago and found out that her 18 month old son had died in his sleep. This is her blog about healing: http://sunshinepromises.blogspot.com/
oh my gosh, that breaks my heart. i read the story of bennett’s passing and it’s so emotional. your cousin-in-law’s outlook is truly amazing and unbelievably inspirational. her strength, faith and courage really, really moved me. thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and loving blog.
This is such a lovely post. I’m having a pretty “rainy” day myself–I just found out that I have a stress fracture in my foot–but my boyfriend’s unconditional love, support, and humor are the sunshine in my life. Thanks for helping me focus on the positive today!
My sunshine is knowing that after I get done work, I will come home to my fiance. I can’t wait to cook with him and watch tv. Perfect night 🙂
Thank you so much for this post! Sometimes when I’m having a bad day, that’s all I can think about and I forget about the sunshine! This blog post was my sunshine today:) I need to put that quote some place visible!:)
I’d have to say my husband, Evan – as well as my growing relationship with God.
Although it can sometimes be difficult, it’s so important to find the sunshine in your life when things are tough.
Some sunshine in my day so far: Going on a hike with my son this morning, meeting a new friend, and the pomegranate popsicle I just consumed 🙂
My sunshine today is the thought of the weekend approaching and going back home.
Sunshine in my day: Definitely Jason and looking at pictures of my nieces and nephew who I do not get to see very often 🙁
I love this quote!! I need to remember it more often. My boyfriend, Ryan, is definitely the sunny part of my day! So glad your Ryan is great, too 🙂
The sunshine of my day is just that: the sunshine! It’s so nice up here in Wisconsin and makes everything so much better.
I love that quote! My favorite quote I live by is “Everything happens for a reason.” With this quote in mind, I also believe that everything will work out in the end. My sunshine is my boyfriend. He keeps me motivated and happy even if he’s in California and I’m in Texas 🙂
I have to say that normally it’s my man at home that keeps me smiling but today I have my incredible friends to thank for this grin! I had a really crummy morning and ended up laughing through my entire lunch, they’re amazing…