Keep up my gratitude diary

Week of February 19
1. Friends who feel like family
2. Good mechanics
3. Chances to get away from my problems

Week of February 26
1. Challenges that make me a stronger person
2. Having a boss who really wants each of us to be our best
3. The feeling I get when I accomplish a goal (at last:)

Week of March 5
1. Date jitters
2. Chances to expand my horizons and change my paradigms
3. The ability to laugh at myself

Week of March 12
1. Visits from friends long unseen
2. My good cooking skills
3. The joy of feeling “in love”

Week of March 19
1. Finding new people with common interests
2. Long games of Magic
3. The freedom to be silly

Week of March 26
1. People patient enough to teach me new things
2. The nurses who help my Grandma and Grandpa live at home more easily
3. Happy customers, who let you know how thankful they are and actually tell you that you’ve done well

Week of April 2
1. Everyone who helps me when my car strands me (again)
2. Spring rains
3. The promise felt in a new relationship

Week of April 9
1. The courage to take a “leap of trust”
2. Personal Time Off, for migraines
3. Opportunities to make work a better place

1.) People who will try to make you feel better, even when it’s their fault you’re sad
2.) The brakes are one of the few things on my car that work reliably
3.) My sister, for always being there when I’m in a jam

1. Feminists, who are willing to fight to see to it that everyone realizes how wonderful it is to be a woman
2. Competitive friends, because they keep me on my toes
3. The sufferagettes, who gave me one of my most cherished rights, voting

1. The joy I get from my positive contacts at work, b/c I know I’m helping people
2. The “bad” contacts, because they help me learn from my mistakes
3. Catching a cold now and then, b/c it keeps me from taking my health for granted

1. My mistakes, because they give me the chance to grow
2. People around whom I don’t have to keep secrets
3. People who are willing to help others become better at what they do

Ok, so I’ve been busy/lazy about adding these- after this huge list, i promise I’ll add every week individually! ;)

Feel free to post your “gratefuls,” too!

2005
Week of November 20
1. Friends who help in a pinch
2. Self-love
3. Perspective in a crisis

Week of November 27
1. My sister, and her willingness to tke risks I won’t
2. My ability to improvise
3. People who are willing to teach others new things

Week of December 4
1. Living in a beautiful state
2. The time my morning commute gives me to reflect on my life
3. Standing up for myself, despite what others may think

Week of December 11
1. Mild winters
2. MOT- it’s good $ !! :)
3. The chance to help others heal (Yay, plasma donars!)

Week of December 18
1. Fun co-workers
2. “Holiday Spirit” that transcends religion (celebrate everyone’s holidays- they’re fun!)
3. Open-minded people

Week of December 25
1. The opportunity to show those around me how much they mean to me (not just with gifts)
2. The funny coincidences you can only see with family
3. People who are willing to sacrifice time of their own to help others, even on holidays (that means you, fellow holiday workers!)

2006
Week of January 1
1. New beginnings
2. The “positive spirit” people have this time of year
3. The new experience of sleeping in (long story)

Week of January 8
1. Computer downtime- it gives us the chance to relax
2. The end of MOT- Hello, 3-day weekends!
3. My ability to enjoy single life

Week of January 15
1. The way site feeds always seem to land on the days when I have no time to pack a lunch
2. Over-protective cousins
3. Second chances to try something new/different that I was scared of before

Here’s the list from my last attempt- I’ll also be posting what I have so far from this time.

2005
Week of January 30
1. My Grandparents
2. Living in a democratic nation
3. Having a roof over my head

Week of February 6
1. Having food on my table
2. Educational opportunities
3. The ability to read

Week of February 13
1. My talent for theatre
2. Creative outlets, like the stage
3. Living in a “friendly” state

Week of February 20
1. The DIVAginas (Area action group)
2. Strong area communities
3. Easily making new friends

Week of February 27
1. Helpful people who go out of their way
2. A healthy body
3. Joy in my life

Week of March 6
1. Having a job
2. Falling in love
3. Surrounding myself with positive people

Week of March 13
1. The freedom to express myself openly, without fearing punishment
2. Living in a country with good doctors and health care
3. The time I’ve had with my grandparents

Week of March 20
1. The lessons my grandparents have taught me
2. Having enough money, etc. to help others
3. My heartbreaks and what they have taught me about myself

Week of March 27
1. Spring weather
2. Dark chocolate
3. A forgiving nature

The idea is to write down 3 things for which you are grateful each week. I had one back in Feb., but didn’t keep it up. I’m hoping to keep it up this time, as it is a great positive reinforcer.