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Day 199: Sonic Happy Hour

It seems silly to be grateful for such a silly thing. But yet I am grateful for it and I believe I have theorized before that sometimes it's the little things and the silly things more than anything else that increase our gratitude. So today, while it seems silly, I am grateful for Sonic Happy Hour. If you aren't familiar with it let me explain. Sonic Drive-In does Happy Hour on their drink menu (50% off) from 2-4 pm every single day! And some days *you* just need a Cherry Limeade with the best ice E.V.E.R.  I didn't necessarily need one today but some of my co-workers did so I was happy to treat them...and me. I think we all feel grateful today for that pick-me-up treat. ;)

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