list three things every day that made me happy

I think I needed it for a bit, but I would like to use more energy towards some different goals. I also think the “everyday” part started to feel like obligation the last few.

I may reopen this one again, but for now, I see it as a good exercise that lasted close to a month!

1. I don’t do it all that often anymore, but I changed some colors, and updated a couple of things on my profile… I’m not sure anyone ever looks at it, but so what.

2. yesterday, I got to vent to mom, about my “issues” with work and self-image.

3. Watched “Don’t tell mom the babysitter’s dead” for the first time. (I missed the first half, but the 2nd half was alright.)

1. trying to keep mom in a good mood, and mostly succeeding. Putting my own issues aside, and just agreeing, b.c of the day it is. It really wasn’t a stretch!

2. spending the morning with diane and making her breakfast.

3. did all the dishes in the sink, even the utensils (I hate washing utensils), even though I really wanted to stop.

1. trimmed Diane’s bangs
2. got to see all of Skylar’s State Championship Game.
3. got some sun.
4. finished the school cleaning so I don’t have to go back tomorrow
5. spent needed time with mom… she needs to talk to me more, too.
6. had some bonding time with dad.

1. being goofy with Diane, talking about grammar and accents…

2. being a listening ear to Lauren when she needs it, I hope that I don’t give too much advice, that I can continue to be a sounding board and a comforter.

3. Talking to kathy about a lot of ideas I have for improving the childrens’ lunch menues, improving staff morale and communication, and her responses making me feel like my opinions are valid.

1. Going to the Botanical Gardens on a sunny day. There were button quail in the butterfly house, they were so cute!

2. Jason’s Deli. I was confused by how to order, but once it was clear, the salad bar was amazing! every bite was phenomenal. I like their approach. no corn syrup on the salad bar… nantucket nectar lemonade.

3. a young foreign kid came up to me in the butterfly house with a butterfly on his finger, and suggested I put butterfly food on my finger, so I could hold one, too.

1. spending the day on the couch watching movies with diane.

2. never having to leave the house for any sort of obligation… (I did walk out into the front yard and retrieve the paper)

3. a beautiful, matinee.

1. sleeping till eleven after falling asleep at 4:45. I thought I was going to wake up at 9!

2. fresh coffee brewed to wake me from my disadvantaged slumber.

3. a stack of six movies to choose from.. maybe I can pretend I’m still sleeping, as I gradually revive watching one.

1. fell asleep on the couch last night, around 9? and woke up at noon! not too shabby…

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1. vacation begins today!
2. returned a few things, and didn’t buy anything else.
3. got payed today… so I don’t have to go back into work to pick up my check while I’m taking my days off. already deposited it at the bank.