express gratitude daily

who is showing me the truth and guiding me towards self-love and empowerment.

that occurred during the past year: I lost 30 pounds, I regained self-confidence, I began dating again and had several, brief relationships from which I learned about myself, I met Mark who might be “the one”, I developed friendships with some remarkable women, I created a social life for myself, my oldest son graduated high school and started college, I grew emotionally and spiritually, I thought I got over the last long relationship that ended badly and left me feeling resentful only to have him return in my life healthier emotionally, physically, and financially and wanting me back. The areas of my life that need work this upcoming year are my professional practice, my personal finances, and my attitude about time management and deadlines. 2008 was a very eventful year for me and I embrace the changes and growth that will occur in 2009.

for mailing me my stuff but mostly for his friendship and for sharing so much of himself with me. I may never speak to him again but I wanted to acknowledge how much I appreciated him and how I’ll always recall our time together with fondness.

camera phones…’nuff said :-)

my chihuahua, and flirting, in no particular order.

and understanding without judging :-)

I have the ability to be spontaneous :-)

and didn’t send the bootie call text message to him. 9/12: I’m grateful for holding hands at the movies. 9/13: I’m grateful for finding just what I need at Goodwill, and buying what I don’t need new (deep red nail polish.) 9/14: I’m grateful for giving him a cool birthday present AND resisting his invitation to spend it with him.

to my friend for the invitation to her fabulous party last night, and to my two brothers and sisters-in-law whom I saw in San Diego. The expression of gratitude and appreciation (another form of gratitude) is for the purpose of the giver, to elevate and help feel more connected to Spirit.

to my friend Suzi for the cocktail party at her home last weekend. Proper etiquette would dictate that I complete and mail the note within three days of having attended the event. Eh, I got it done :)