be grateful

I am grateful for the many friends I have, that for whatever reason today I got back on this wonderful website and that I am not pregnant with my FWB’s baby! YAY!

Why haven’t I been on here in so long? What’s wrong with me? I love 43 Things so much…sooooo I am grateful that

Start Time: 10:09

1. I had the courage to tell my fella how I really felt even though the outcome may not work in my favor.
2. I went to the dentist last week and my teeth are great…a relief considering I eat a boat load of sugar in the form of Skittles, saltwater taffy, and jawbreakers every day.
3. My debt is getting lower…not LOW low but lower.
4. My credit score is rising…not HIGH high but higher.
5. I found the DVF patio dress I’ve been wanting in my size. Fabulous.

End Time: 10:15 am

I am greatful because I’m healthy and stable and moderately happy and employed (well…) and smart and yak, yak, yak. I should remember this EVERY DAY!

This is ridiculous. Why can’t I do this everyday?

Start Time: 11:24 am

1. I finally talked to my friend whom I haven’t spoken to in five months and we had a wonderful conversation. She made me remember that I do have friends all over who care for me and she is still one of them…after 17 years.

2. I’ve lost 7-10 pounds.

3. My latin dancing partner still wants me and wants to help me rehabilitate so I can start competing as soon as possible. He reminded me of how great I am at ballroom dancing and that I shouldn’t forget that.

4. Again, for this website. I thought about what my BFF said about me finding some “new friends” and I realized I have a whole bunch of them RIGHT HERE! Shame on her for thinking she is my only friend.

5. I have reconnected with a lot of my other girl friends and have been a lot more social. Also, making an effort to work on looking presentable each day b/c that makes me feel confident.

End Time: 11:31 am

1. I got up the courage and called my friend that I have been avoiding for five months (I don’t know why) but of course she wasn’t there. I am going to make sure I speak with her this week.

2. I finally decided to make an effort when I come to work…that means a little make-up, a little hair styling, not as frumpy, no glasses…sometimes

3. I decided that even though I hate my supervisor that I am going to respect him as who he is…my supervisor. So my first step was actually telling him that I wasn’t going to in in the morning.

4. Double Stuft Oreos

5. My cute office boyfriend (this is just for fun, people, it’s not real…it’s joke but he is my office boyfriend. You know what I’m talking about, right?)

1. I stood up for my BFF in front of a lot of people and didn’t care for one half of a second what people thought of me.

2. I walked 25 minutes in my MBT sneakers. Yes, people, I exercised.

3. I did NOT break my “international seductress” thing last night…and I could’ve. Wheeeee!

4. My toe is starting to feel pretty and I’ve been able to practice some ballroom technique without pain. I’m getting there…

5. I don’t want to do anything today and I’m not going to feel guilty about it.

been doing this. I really need to make this a priority.

1. I can afford my facialist who does a fantastic job on troubled (and aging) skin.

2. I have understanding friends who still love me eveh when I’m a big ol hermit.

3. My cat loves to snuggle. We feel asleep with our arms around each other last night.

4. I finally folded my towels.

5. I discovered some old (well, ‘03) mix cds with a bunch of songs that I had totally forgotten about and LOVE!

Start Time: 9:52 am

1. I am grateful that I am employed while I am looking for another job, even though I contribute nothing and never use my brain. And that makes me feel terrible about myself.

2. I am grateful for my slippers from the Four Seasons. They are very comfortable and are kind to my broken pinkie toe.

3. I am grateful that my phone hasn’t rung today.

4. I am grateful for sweet little angels, like that little piano playing prodigy on GMA this morning. Seeing something so precious like that warms my heart.

5. I am grateful that I couldn’t find Hagaan-Daaz Macadamia Nut Brittle ice cream within a 10-mile radius of my home b/c if I had, I would’ve eaten two pints of it already.

End Time: 10:00 am

I don’t think I am doing this right…

I haven’t been doing this b/c I have been in a mega-funk lately. Let me see if I can do this today:

Start Time: 9:47 am

1. I am grateful I can read. Well, because I love to read! Although I am taking a break to prepare my mind for the last Harry Potter.

2. I am grateful that I am “aware” of my financial situation and acknowledge it for what it is. I am also grateful that I balance my checkbook daily and stick to a budget (most of the time).

3. I am grateful that I look younger than my actual age. (Thank you mom and dad!)

4. I am grateful that my parents are in good health.

5. I am grateful that I haven’t gotten busted at work for doing nothing all day (even though that’s how you get ahead here.)

End Time: 9:57 am

That’s really hard to do…

do this today. I’m having a difficult time right now.