Simple Pleasures of the Last Week (2/23 - 2/29)

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1. Nice Mardi Gras celebration at my parents' house. We made king cake and my dad made red beans & rice. We also watched the parades taking place back home in New Orleans on YouTube. Since my my dad's family used to be heavily involved in the Mardi Gras krewes, many family stories were shared. 2. Beautiful Ash Wednesday Mass. 3. It's the beginning of sno-ball season. For those who aren't aware, sno-balls are New Orleans style shaved ice. They are often mistaken for snow cones (and to the untrained eye, they do look similar). Although there are a few places that serve them year-round, they are usually seasonal, with the season starting late February-early March and extending through the summer. Even though I live in NC now, we are lucky to have a sno-ball stand nearby and the owner even has Louisiana ties. 4. Finally starting to get good sleep and making progress on some of my organization projects around the house! 5. Returning to martial arts after a long hiatus. What have been the simple pleasures in YOUR life?