Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.

1. That my mom is super chill. Because she arrives in a few hours and I have a dryer in my living room, no washing machine, no clean sheets or towels, dog hair everywhere, and a stack of papers to grade.
2. That we can, at least, borrow the washer and dryer in the neighbor’s garage.
3. For letting it all go.
4. For accidentally making extra coffee.
5. That I saw lots of folks biking to work for Bike to Work Day. I wish we would all do that every day, but it’s a start. I don’t work today, so I’m not participating, but I’m glad it’s a thing.

Thank you.

1. For my transgendered cousin coming out publicly on her old FB page on her birthday. I cared for her and changed her diapers as a baby, so it has been a mental shift for me to start saying “she” but I’m so proud of her and happy that she is standing up for her true self – and that lots of good people look out for her and help keep her safe. ♥
2. For my sense of humor.
3. That I finally took time to clear out the fridge and cook.
4. For my favorite cabbage dish and ice cream for dessert.
5. For kind words from a student, who actually gets what I’m doing in the classroom. ♥

Thank you.

OK, I seem to be making up every day lately. :)

Wednesday, May 15…

1. For not having to call anyone about the washing machine for one day
2. For my student W – I adore him and I will seriously miss him next semester
3. For my car… imagine doing days like this on the bus!
4. That the weather was right for a nice long dog walk
5. For my private student (I think I say this every Wednesday, but it’s true)

Thank you.

1. That most of the time, I am headache and jaw-pain free.
2. That the handyman came and fixed our blind and the water-heater shed and moved out dryer for us. We didn’t get the washing machine, but at least something changed.
3. That it cooled off.
4. For a big class of yogis, lots of return clients, and some blissed out smiles at the end of it.
5. For a skunk-free evening walk

Thank you.

1. For 4 years on 43T
2. For better heat management in the house
3. That Blitz came back and slept in the bedroom last night (He’s been sleeping in the spare room and I’ve missed him)
4. For trusting that it will all get done eventually
5. For water

Thank you.

I had a frustrating weekend, which is exactly when you need to reflect on gratitude… Let’s see if I can come up with things in retrospect.

1. For leisurely weekend mornings
2. That the ginger pill seemed to help Blitz in the car
3. That walking in a new location went well
4. For the futon store cat
5. For love

1. For my mother on Mother’s Day
2. For my furry doggy son
3. For amazing progress with training
4. For outdoor space on a hot evening
5. For avoiding the skunk

Thank you.

1. For time passing slowly on my day off.
2. That summer vacation is close enough that I started a summer vacation goal category!
3. That I got a little energy to start taking care of things in the house yesterday.
4. For my meds… imagine how tired I’d be without my meds. O_o
5. For my black furry dog lying at my feet and lifting up one leg to ask for a tummy rub.

Thank you.

1. For being so close to the end of semester
2. For giving myself a weekend without essays to grade
3. For coupons
4. For a doggie face waiting for me at the door
5. For a little time to myself

Thank you.

I’ve been MIA because it’s been so darn crazy around here! Let’s see if I can remember…

1. For the things I could let go
2. For people’s attempts to help (even though I actually felt more stressed)
3. For time out to walk my dog
4. For my yoga class in the midst of it all
5. For a student taking my words to heart

1. For somehow getting everything done
2. For an hour to lie on my bed and rest
3. For the Assessment Center
4. For a great parking spot
5. For my private student – really, I’m so privileged

Thank you.

1. For rainy weather
2. For down time with Blitz
3. For the assessment center
4. For a calm and reasonable conversation with a student
5. For slippers

Thank you.