this week was good because of...

...celebrating Fat Tuesday with delicious pazcki from the local bakery and jambalaya made at home.

...the opening performance at tonight's Oscars.

...solid progress in my 2013 Project Life album.

...the amusement of Gru and a very staticky balloon.

...how good it feels to use my time well in the evenings.

...how good it feels to simultaneously be okay with sleeping in - way in - on a Saturday morning.

...the rewarding challenges of interpreting policy to make decisions.

...fun wrappings for our nephew's birthday gift.

...gift cards earned through shopping for the stuff I'd normally buy, and by taking easy online surveys.

...the privilege of having two vehicles, so that, when one breaks, we can still carry on.

...homemade chicken tenders. So easy and delicious!

...confirmed resort reservations for our October vacation.

...the word "effulgent." It's so...awesome.

...this quote from Lysa TerKeurst, a much needed reminder today: "Great love isn't two people finding the perfect match in one another. Great love is two people making the choice to be a match."

What made your week good?