Thursday Gratitudes.
Tags:One of the things I try to do when I get stressed out (lots of stuff on my plate right now - good stuff, but stuff nonetheless) is write up a list of gratitudes.
It's an attempt to change my outlook, to refocus and get myself moving forward once again.
Here's my list for today:
1. Working from home. There are positives and negatives to this set-up, but overall I love it and am really thankful that both Chris and I have the chance to work from home.
2. Chris waking up first and making the coffee.
3. Simon still snuggled in his bed still fast asleep at 9am...it's the first day of summer sleep-in.
4. A hydrangea that will bloom for the first time this year.
5. Parking our car in the garage...we keep forgetting that we can and every time we do we talk about how awesome it is (little things, right?)
6. Seeing all Lily's (our black lab) tennis balls in the floor of my studio. Yesterday there were five. Right now she is picking up and dropping her ball on the dining room floor and chasing it as it rolls away and then repeating the whole thing again.
7. Getting ready to teach a new class in Chicago next week. Packing kits and thinking about the students and getting excited to have another experience with a new group of people.
8. So thankful that my niece was born safe and sound just about on time. No NICU this time around for my sister-in-law, brother, and new baby. Even more excited to meet little Lucy soon.
Note: As I sat here writing this list this morning I actually found it to be tough to think
of things. That's a pretty good sign to me that I am out of sync with
feeling thankful on a daily basis. Definitely something I need
to work on again - time to pull out my gratitude file and get to writing things down.
If you are feeling up to it, I would love to read what you are thankful for today.
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I am thankful I got in your class in Chicago!! :)
I am also thankful for:
working from home - it helps with the work stress and I can play with my puggy.
I survived a horrific year of my hubby and dog's death and my nasty life saving surgery
I am thankful for friends who keep me "real".
I am thankful that I have rediscovered my crafty side. I can't get over how much I missed it. It is like being reborn in a way.
I am thankful for a perfect little doggy who keeps me on my toes and provides constant companionship.
I can't wait to meet you Ali! Nan
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A few days late but better late than never!
I'm grateful for
1) my two cats, even if they knocked over a plant and tracked mud around the house yesterday.
2) my job because not many people actually use their college degrees these days.
3) my boss because he's too cool for school ;) and he helps me look for a more permanent position without being mad at me for trying.
4) my apparent artistic ability that I don't see but others seem to admire.
5) my amazing friends, boyfriend, and family for being such awesome people.
6) the internet for allowing me to blog and post my Project 365 pictures and connect with loved ones and new friends.
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I am forever thankful and grateful for the incredible friends I have on my message board!! They make me smile every single day.
Stacey
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What a great idea. I think I am also going to start Thankful Thursday on my blog - look for it next Thursday. I hope it is OK if I link to your blog. If it's not, please let me know and I will remove the link. (I'm not sure what proper blog etiquette is). Oh, and today I am thankful for your blog - you are such a talented and inspiring woman. Thank you.
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Thanks for making us think about what we are thankful for. I am so thankful for my childrens' and my health. I see so many people who are sick or hurt or broken. Just thankful that we have our mind and bodies intact.
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I am thankful my sister told me about your blog. My son was diagnosed with ASD this week and needed reminding of how lucky we are that it is only autism, it's not terminal and he is not sick. Thank you Ali. Mwah!
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