Today I am grateful
to reconnect with old friends via FB
that it is not currently snowing here after a pretty terrible day yesterday
that I have all day to putter around my house with very little that I absolutely must do today
that President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act today
that my husband and I both still have good jobs in this time of economic uncertainty
that not everybody listens to Rush Limbaugh, that arrogant blowhard
Jan 29, 2009, 08:37AM PST | 2 cheers | 0 comments
I’m grateful for:
-the audacity to be hopeful!
-the privilege of voting today
-my Obama shirt
-curried chickpeas and basmati rice for lunch
-my big goofy dog who makes me feel safe, tells me the mail has arrived, lets me know I am loved
Nov 04, 2008, 09:10AM PST | 5 cheers | 0 comments
I haven’t made time for this site lately. I know I need to focus on feeling the gratitude though!
Today I am most grateful for:
-my son’s car started this morning
-having my computer back up and running after a hiatus
-having time alone today (as I don’t work until 11pm and everyone is at work and school!)
-sunshine on a fall morning
-mint mocha creamer for my coffee
-the election is almost here finally
-my husband and I still have good jobs
Oct 31, 2008, 07:45AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
Feeling grateful for:
citronella candles
the prospect of starting a new job – so many possibilities and so much to learn
my clothesline
hot summery days
getting my annual pelvic exam over with for another year
listening to my dogs howl…they are so funny together
the book I am reading, Eat, Pray, Love. I am nearing the end and enjoying it quite a bit.
Jun 09, 2008, 09:29AM PDT | 0 comments
May Day 2008
20 months ago
I am grateful today…
~for the sunshine, even though it is quite cold outside.
-that I don’t yet have to sell my possessions in order to pay for gas and food
-for my little schnauzer babe sleeping beside me. You’d never know he survived a fire just last week.
-that my daughter is so generous and big-hearted. Several people have commented on her compassion and kindness recently.
-that I had a chance to walk with my husband and the 2 dogs before making dinner last night.
-that I am able to order my daughter a pair of shoes to replace the ones that were ruined.
-that the shoes she wants will help to put shoes on another person’s feet as well tomsshoes
May 01, 2008, 08:28AM PDT | 4 cheers | 0 comments
Monday 4/28/08
20 months ago
Today I am grateful:
-that my mom and stepdad are alive and physically uninjured (even though they have been deeply wounded emotionally and spiritually)
-for the outpouring of support and generosity that others have shown to my family
-that my mom seems to be in good spirits despite her recent setback
-that my newly adopted schnauzer is adapting to our home
-that my german shepherd is appropriately jealous but not inappropriate or vicious with the new little dog
-that I survived 2 long nights at work and had my extra overtime shift cancelled for tonight
Apr 28, 2008, 08:35PM PDT | 2 cheers | 0 comments
the little green buds on the trees
my veggie plants which are starting to grow
not feeling exhausted this morning
despite the current stressful climate at work, I know that I have options available to me
having enough money to pay for the gas in my car
only having a 6 minute drive to work
plans for Friday morning with my mom – breakfast and garage sales!
Apr 23, 2008, 06:11AM PDT | 0 comments
-although it is raining, the temperature is still spring-like (at least for now)
-starting broccoli seeds indoors
-being excited to get my haircut in a couple of hours
-that my dog checked on me when my alarm clock went off
-remembering to return the library books
-vegetable chow mai fun
Apr 11, 2008, 05:56AM PDT | 0 comments
This morning I am feeling grateful for:
-cleaning out the inside of my car. It smells much fresher.
-being able to open my kitchen window and let some of the outdoors come in.
-being called off for my extra mandatory shift last night – so I don’t have to sleep all day today.
-today I will attend the last in a series of critical care classes I am taking for my job. Completion feels so nice.
-a hair appointment for Friday. I really need it cut!
-the picture my daughter drew for me looks beautiful in its new frame and she said to me, “I feel like a real artist.”
-my husband is back to work today after being out sick yesterday.
Apr 08, 2008, 07:08AM PDT | 2 cheers | 0 comments
Lazy Wednesday
21 months ago
my kitty hanging out next to me
hearing from an old friend
adding new items to the ongoing bucket list in my journal
inspiration gained from art blogs
money to buy groceries today
although it is chilly, the sun is coming through the curtains
looking around me and seeing things that I have created
Apr 02, 2008, 07:10AM PDT | 0 comments
