Reflect often on things that make me happy

From “Daily” reflect, because clearly – that isn’t happening! My life has changed a lot over the last year and I just don’t get on the computer as often as I did, so although I will still do this every day in life, I will only post when I have the chance!

So… for today, things that make me happy are:

• my snuggly, soft blanket

• rainbow moonstone

• being able to come home early because I was sick even though I still had to open the Centre this morning at 6.30am!

• napping on the couch

• getting phone calls from my man

• having a night to myself (I miss him, but he’s only away for 2 days this time!)

• having time to get onto 43T and Facebook

• purple

• the crystal in my kitchen window scattering rainbows all across the ceiling and wall

• candles

• Jeff

Well, not formally anyway! I do it in my head everyday! Clearly I wont be able to catch up 10 months of gratitude… so I’ll just do today!!!

Things that made me happy today:

• That Jeff loved the lunch I cooked for us and kept coming over and asking if I needed help – and that because I didn’t, he stayed anyway and hugged and kissed me from behind while I prepared! :-)

• That one of my good friends is a JP and happened t be in my area to come and sign the stat dec I had to have for my new job next week

• Beautiful smelling body wash and moisturiser – pampering yourself should include ALL the senses!

• The amazing taste of the bruschetta I made today – roma tomatoes are the BEST!

• Feeling like the goddess I know I am

• Anticipating our night in a ritzy hotel tomorrow night!

Oh my God!! I’ve missed WAY too many days to try and catch up! I’m just going to list the things I can remember being grateful for over the last week or so!

• Crisp, cool nights

• Bright stars in the country sky

• Wine tasting

• Feeling smart! Haha!

• The sensory experience of being near the ocean

• Amazing, intimate, emotional love making

• Killawarra Strawberry Dusk bubbly!

• Ravioli

• Laughing and chatting with friends

• Acknowledging and recognising how great my life is and truly enjoying it

• Feeling connected to Mother Earth and the Universe

• Having money in my bank account

• Having flexible work hours – after 11 years on a roster, I’m still getting used to this whole ‘work whatever times work for you’ idea… but I LOVE it!

• Anticipation of moving in with Jeff

• Feeling loved and giving love

And so, so, so much more!!

I am so blessed – thank you Universe!

Two days worth..

• Crunchy salt and vinegar chips… I’ve never liked them before – but I’m suddenly into them!

• Organising lots of dates to catch up with some really good friends for dinner over the next few weeks

• Feeling productive and like I actually have a clue at work!

• Lovely texts from Jeff

• The absolutely brilliant full moon last night – gorgeous!

• The anticipation of seeing J tomorrow night and spending 6 nights together.

I’m going to do 4 days of gratitude in one go – here goes!!

• My new workplace formally values and teaches Emotional Intelligence.

• I love having my own carpark at work – no more getting there 2 hours early just to get a park!

• My amazingly supportive and wonderful friends who flooded me with text messages and phone calls this week.

• Hugs.

• Being cuddled to sleep by a man who so obviously loves me. I am SO lucky.

• When we were out playing pool and Jeff kept walking past me and grabbing me for a kiss – despite all his friends paying him out and making ‘get a room’ jokes. :-)

• Wearing a new top that is a size smaller than I usually wear and getting heaps of compliments. (It’s a gorgeous shade of deep pink!)

• Catching up with an old friend and her partner and 3 children – they live in Tasmania now, don’t see them often anymore.

• Being able to just ‘be’ with Jeff.

• Feeling attractive.

• I’ve said it before – but I love Thompson Seedless Grapes! Yum, yum, yum!!

• The gentle touch of his warm hand on my back or leg every now and then when we are out.

Tuesday’s happiness:

• Starting my new job! Woohoo!

• Finding the computer/ phone training I had to do quite easy. Thankfully!

• All the lovely text messages I got from family and friends wishing me a ‘happy first day’ and the beautiful phone call I got from Jeff

Wednesday’s happiness:

• Watching the sun set through the big windows in my new work building

• Realising just how much flexibility I now have regarding work hours… (I’ve spent 11 years being on a roster – give me a break!)

• Royal Gala apples… YUM!!

I’ve missed a few days – time for a catch up!

Saturday:

• Chatting to friend on the phone

• Having dinner with some of my closest friends as a ‘farewell’ celebration – good food, champagne and lots of laughter!

• Hot chocolate! Yum!

Sunday:

• Kisses and intimacy. Sigh…

• Chinese food

• Going to the movies – saw Hot Fuzz… bloody hilarious! HEAPS better than I was expecting… and I was expecting it to be good!

Monday:

• Waking up with Jeff’s arms around me

• Holding hands

• Getting the Credit Union sorted out so that my rent will stop being taken out when I move and my car loan will keep getting paid when my pay comes in from a different source!

AND I start my new job tomorrow! YAY!

I love my life!

• Today was my last day at work and I had a great day! It was also nice to receive heaps of nice cards and presents from staff and parents – it really surprised me. I’m SO looking forward to starting my new job on Tuesday… can’t wait!

• Discovering a lovely, reasonably priced cafe right across the road from my place! My friend Penny and I went there for dinner tongiht – it was nice to get friendly service and beautiful food (yummy seafood risotto) that wasn’t too expensive, within a 2 minute walk from my front door!

• Love. I have SO much love in my life – I am very, very lucky.

I missed yesterday – so I’m catching up again!!

_{to be fair to myself, I DID write 9 things just for Tuesday!!}

Wednesday’s happy moments:

• delicious tomato and bacon pasta I had for dinner

• a phone call from a very good friend

• fairy lights in my loungeroom

Thursday’s happy moments:

• I knocked off at 2pm and tomorrow is my VERY last day in childcare! I’m excited!

• getting flowers delivered to me at work from my friend Carrie to wish me luck for my new job – she’s sweet!

• finding two of my favourite books to give to the children as a goodbye present – Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu – I love reading those books to children, ryhming stories are my favourite!

_{Picture is Brian Froud’s Penelope Dreamweaver}

Happiness today:

• My last Tuesday in childcare! Woohoo!

• Soft, fresh fruit bread with real butter… yum!

• I was able to come home early today when I felt sick.

• I am SO lucky to have found the man of my dreams and that he is also in love with me!

• Comfy, cozy bed – and that it’s cool enough to snuggle under a quilt.

• Dark, gloomy rain clouds… I love them!

• That I realised the girl at the checkout only gave me $50 when I actually withdrew $100 before I walked away!

• Access to painkillers when I really need them.

• Amazing, wonderful, supportive, happy friends – I am so very lucky to be surrounded with such positive people.

Thank you Universe, I am truly blessed!