Daily: Reflect on at least 5 things for which I'm grateful (Happiness Manifesto #2)

I am grateful for-

not having to leave the apartment.

an odd pick me up, even if short lived.

finding new music.

making it up north and back safely despite the weather.

meeting a few new people.

I am grateful:
-that I was able to stop and assist in a severe car accident. A few were in shock. But all seemed “okay” when I left (after the paramedics arrived).
-that I could tolerate seeing that scene without having too much of a negative after effect.
-that I safely arrived home afterward.
-that several more gifts arrived in the mail today in good form.
-that I got a call for an interview today.

I am grateful:
-for an easy visitation today. It is simple and I can multitask while doing it.
-for actually cooking dinner tonight. I fixed chicken tacos. Not too exciting, but considering that I’ve been eating the same thing for every meal for about 4 days straight now… It’s pretty exciting to my tummy =P
-for getting into touch and being invited to be part of a discussion group this Thursday.
-for getting issues sorted out with my new BlackBerry which is on its way in the mail.
-for another one of my father’s Christmas Gifts arriving in good shape.

I am grateful:
-Paycheck will be here at midnight. I’m out of cash (not really, but I’ve tricked myself into thinking so).
-I was able to just relax and peruse the web on a level I haven’t achieved in a while. Too bad I didn’t do anything of worth… like learning something new ;) But my brain is in a world of hurt right now, so s’alright.
-I was able to research more about a PDA I purchased but didn’t know jack about. Stupid me. But I learned a little (so maybe I did learn something new? Inadvertently.) and I can manage the repercussions of the purchase.
-I’m focusing more on completing the 75 questions from Lyved, and am picking a few that really strike a chord.
-I didn’t get laid off from work and productivity starts as a clean slate Jan 1. Heh.

I am grateful:
-late night parties that involve intellectual debate after many not so intellectual goings on…
-having an after-party discussion one on one via phone with my friend in Milwaukee.
-for the diabolical ducks out on the lake being mostly quiet while I slept on my futon this morning. Though “slept” can translate to just sitting there listening to the ambiance of my living room.
-for narrowing down a few of my mother’s gifts, thanks to my sister.
-for finding an affordable replacement cell that should be here in about a week. My cell phone broke and the top of the flip phone is trying its best to fall off and anger me. Curses… But the replacement (used) is on its way soon, regardless.

I am grateful-

-I applied for a new job and have an insider connection who has offered to help me out! The lack of flexibility is daunting, but at the same time, I need to get used to a strict schedule. Besides, the job I’m doing now is not in the best interest for my health.

-I had fun last night at the local community lifestyle get-together. It was good connecting with people, even if they were unfamiliar.

-I am glad I had the good sense to call in sick today.

-I am grateful that I’m seeing some benefits in not being able to go to school this semester, such as planning for what I want to do… nursing or occupational therapy???

-for a late night conversation with a dear friend who was helping me get through my insomnia.

I am grateful:

-that I did not allow myself to get trampled over today by the same person I have always permitted to exploit my time like they do.
-that a friend of mine not only offered an open ear, but also let me hassle her for a piece of computer hardware after issues with this computer. And beyond that, she loaned me a book of hers that will surely help me learn more about myself.
-for being able to help a friend who needed resources that I have present in my home.
-for getting several areas in my apartment organized like it has never been organized before! Actually, it hasn’t been organized before. I figured since I am living here for another year, I might as well get cozy.
-for ending the night early-ish since I have an early morning tomorrow. And for the mantra “I have all the time in the world.”

I am grateful
-for a day to me.
-for sleeping in. I was up until almost 5 this morning! I woke up naturally around 10, so I was not in the greatest of moods, but I managed to fall back asleep until some strange man started knocking on my door, which I declined to answer.
-for finally getting laundry done, and finding my laundry card to do so. And the kindness of strangers who let me into the laundry room when I had accidentally locked everything in there.
-for getting some healthy food in and starting to exercise again.
-for being able to leisurely watch Harry Potter movies all day =P I don’t really care for them, but they are good background noise and they are familiar. Prisoner of Azkaban (spelling?) is when it gets decent. I don’t mean to offend any hardcore Potter fans ;)

I am grateful:

-I finally deleted “him” from my contacts list. I hung on to that way too long. Now I can’t see anything about him and I can’t be tempted to try to open dialogue. I’ve been having a lot of dreams lately about him, the past, and the future, and it has been a trigger to wanting to open that dialogue again. There’s no reason to because there is no future in that. He decided that long ago. Hmph. It’s shaky, but it’s getting done.
-I am going to a show tonight with friends. Yay! I haven’t been to a concert in ages.
-I’m pacing myself today. No reason to rush. I have all the time in the world…
-I’m amused by my chinchilla’s antics, and he has finally stopped barking all the time. I know part of his fits is that I’m severely limiting his out of cage time because he is destroying anything in my apartment that is wooden such chewing on cabinets and walls. He has stopped responding to my redirection, and it takes me physically picking him up (which further conditions him to fear being picked up, but he doesn’t respond to me even when I poke him with sticks. ha!) to get him to stop. I know he misses running around, but he destroys everything…
-I sent holiday e-cards to people on facebook that were slightly disturbing (the e-cards, not the people). It was from that group that does that Gap commercials that are annoying. It’s a novel effect, though.

I am grateful:
-for getting presents for four people purchased. I don’t know why I am going for the nostalgia effect, but hey, it’s all good.
-for a sigh of relief.
-for having fun just browsing in the store tonight. I never do that. I normally hate it, but I loved it tonight.
-for being able to make productivity this week, assuming I get the reports in tomorrow.
-for Diet Dr Pepper. I love the stuff. Probably too much, but it’s the truth. Ha!