List 5 things I am thankful for everyday

the difficult times that turn into lessons
friends who help me feel welcome and loved
the flexibility I have at work
my awesome mom
peanut sauce on veggies.

my AMAZING mother. Her kindness and thoughtfulness is ASTOUNDING.
She bought me a lettuce spinner and this beautiful suit jacket that we saw at a consignment shop. I know she didn’t spend much money on either item, but it’s the thoughtfulness that is so touching. ANd the fact I DON’T have money for either right now.

Also, I came home for the weekend to a HUGE supply of fresh fruits and veggies and a whole pantry of gluten free products, hummus, rice milk and nuts! It was so wonderful! I know my food choices are not easy for her (a dairy farmer) but she is so supportive it brings tears to my eyes.

And the suit jacket… I didn’t buy it because it’s too small, eventhough I loved it. She bought it for me so that as I continue to release weight, I will have a lovely jacket to wear on stage one day soon. She gave me a little motivation to keep me on my journey.

knowing that I just need to HEAR what I want to do on the trumpet.
knowing that the more you squeeze or force something, the less you have.
knowing that I can do anything.
knowing that all I have left is to get rid of the fear.
knowing that my body rejects bad foods.

the opportunity to learn to budget and examine my consumerism habits.
the book “ecoholic”.
the website: thestoryofstuff.com
all the different points of view my vegan friends have on veganism.
YUMMY VEGAN BROWNIES!!

money and resources coming to me just as I need them :)
support of my colleagues.
my learnings.
my friends care and support.
new opportunities at each turn.

my own ability to always see the positive.
the right people at the right time at the right place.
surprises and being open minded enough to see those surprises.
my perpetual growth.
the choices I am able to make at this point in my life.

opportunities everywhere (CBW, WBB, HSSB, OSO)
the support of my wonderful colleagues at OSO, particularly CL!
the compliments and support from my mentors.
my wonderful, amazing loving parents.
J&K’s support. J especially.

the kindness of strangers (my 3 rideshares).
my friendship with CL (trpt geek).
my conviction.
gigs with the OSO :D
my family’s love.

my intuition.
knowing to listen to my intuition.
for friendship in the funniest of places.
for being accepted and embraced and celebrated.
my wonderful life.

all the people who love me.
all the people I love.
my determination.
the amazing weather.
curry paste!!