Gratitude List
In my attempt to improve life with gratitude (you get back what you send out, and all that), this page is reserved for my frequent reminders to myself why it is I'm grateful for the day, my life and its blessings.
I can imagine that some days the list will be much shorter - or longer - than others.
As additional blog pages don't provide the option to add posts as the main page does, I'll have to repeatedly edit this one. For that reason, I'm not sure if I should change the list each time I post or just add to it.
Perhaps allowing it to continuously grow would serve as a healthy reminder that I really don't have it as bad as I often complain. (I'm very good at the complaining - loads of practice!)
For now, I'll allow it to grow and see where it goes.
November 24, 2010
101 Things I’m Thankful For:
1. The way my hair curls slightly in a very loose spiral when it dries naturally
2. That my “first time” was in a double wide trailer
3. That my first kiss was in a walk-in freezer
4. That both of these things make great stories
5. I have very soft hair when I use the right shampoo
6. I’m no longer living with a life-sucking sloth
7. I’m almost divorced from a life-sucking sloth
8. My eyes look really pretty when I have make-up on
9. My boobs look really good in this bra
10. My blonde streak makes me look a bit “punk-ish”
11. I don’t look my age
12. I was able to get my tire fixed today before it went completely flat
13. I managed to get to work safely in spite of my questionable tires
14. I was able to buy TWO tires – and have them installed – for less than $40
15. I have a car to get from point A to point B
16. I have a roof over my head
17. I have a soft warm comfy bed
18. I have lots of pillows on my bed, which are one of my favorite things ever
19. I have a TV in my bedroom
20. I have lots of my favorite movies to watch when I feel like being alone
21. My dog
22. My cat
23. I’m an excellent baker
24. I have excellent rhythm
25. I’m a good dancer
26. I can play the flute, and I have a lovely tone
27. I can ride a horse
28. I live with my mother
29. My mother loves me
30. I don’t have to live alone
31. I am typically able to pay my bills
32. I’m back in college, pursuing a degree that will ultimately be very profitable
33. Thus far I haven’t racked up nearly as much in financial aid as I’d originally thought I would
34. I’m an excellent massage therapist, and I have a natural talent for it
35. I know the alphabet in sign language
36. My Grandmother
37. That Grandma is still in fairly good health (and awareness) for her age
38. That she bought me a new pair of shoes this week to keep my feet warm in the cold weather
39. I have a warm pair of boots for snowfall
40. My body pillow, which helps me sleep
41. My fan, which helps me sleep
42. The humidifier, which helps me sleep when it’s too cold for the fan
43. The glow of my salt lamps in my bedroom at night, which help me sleep
44. My father
45. That his middle name is Jefferson
46. Sometimes my birthday falls on Easter
47. I received A’s in my first two classes upon returning to college
48. My college advisor is helpful and encouraging
49. She loves the blog that she assigned me to create
50. I have two of my own blogs, and they’re hilarious
51. Lacee, who knew I had talent and suggested I create a blog in the first place
52. I’ve been able to be around horses in getting to teach equine massage
53. I was “hit on” without provocation a few weeks ago (i.e. – I’ve still “got it”)
54. Christy, who reminds me that the glass is always half-full, regardless of how I see it
55. Tess, who goose’s me in the ass when I need it, figuratively speaking
56. Chat, my oldest very faithful friend
57. Judy, who somehow recognizes me as a kindred spirit
58. Christina, who likes me in spite of myself
59. Roger, who thinks I’m funny even when I’m not trying
60. Edward, who sees more in me than I do
61. I’m a good writer
62. I’m quite the bibliophile
63. Regina, who always helps me find the funny
64. Rebecca, who thinks I’m fabulous just because I’m me
65. I’m learning to say what I think and be less afraid of saying it
66. I’m learning to KNOW what I think
67. I’m learning to know what I WANT
68. I’m learning to know what I NEED
69. I’m learning it’s ok to want things
70. I’m learning that just because I don’t have something now doesn’t mean I never will
71. I have 13 fans on my primary blog, and that’s 13 more than a lot of people who want to write
72. I’m hysterical
73. I look great with red lipstick
74. I have great taste in movies
75. I have a job I enjoy because I’m around people I enjoy
76. I have a job that allows me free access to exercise equipment should I ever choose to use it
77. Both of my jobs allow me plenty of time to work on my coursework
78. I have a computer on which to do my coursework
79. I was able to retrieve my old files off of my old computer even after it crashed
80. I have great taste in music
81. I have five days’ worth of music/movies/TV on my computer to enjoy whenever I like
82. My flying pigs
83. My big teddy bear, Stanley
84. Anne of Green Gables on a cold/wet/undesirable day
85. My Snuggie
86. Wind on my face when it’s between 55-75 degrees
87. Sun on my face when there’s no humidity
88. The sound of the ocean
89. The smell of the ocean
90. Being able to see the ocean
91. Getting to sleep while listening to the ocean
92. That I have 4 wheel drive during winter
93. My iPhone
94. Iced Tea with fresh lemon
95. Godiva
96. Starbuck’s
97. Artichokes
98. My books
99. My own milk chocolate crème brulee
100. THAT I’M ME
101. Amber, who just GETS me
May 30, 2010
Breathing!
Got to spend a few hours watching a movie with Mom
Got to spend a few hours on my own writing
May 29, 2010
I'm breathing (I guess I should prolly include this one every day??)
I slept for something obscene like 12 hours last night
I am enjoying the first of three days in a row OFF
I have good books enough to last me all the long weekend
May 26, 2010
I had a nice blueberry muffin for breakfast
I enjoyed lunch with a good friend
I spent the afternoon with people I enjoy
May 25, 2010
I acquired a new book today
I got to spend time with a good friend
I received much good energy from said friend
I'm aware that I wrote eloquently - if not rather aggressively - this evening
I began a new page focused on loving myself - something at which I think I might actually WANT to become better
May 22, 2010
I LOVE making lists of things that I want... makes the wants feel more real and have-able... this makes me excited and hopeful as though these are things I'm actually going to have
May 20, 2010 (11:28pm)
I experienced something intensely energetic this afternoon (a Reiki I re-attunement)
I heard my favorite love song today
May 20, 2010 (12:19am)
Even mediocre romantic comedies can make me feel hopeful
I have more than half of my current jewelry layaway paid off
All three massage clients I worked on this afternoon rescheduled AND made it clear that they love my work
I bought a new book
I actually have felt somewhat positive today that I will soon begin making more money on a regular basis
May 17, 2010
I'm breathing (we all have to start somewhere - shutup)
I am loved by my Mother
Reading makes me happy and provides an enormous amount of stress relief
I love my dog and cat, and they love me
I'm a good massage therapist
I love my pillows and assorted sleeping cozies - they're soothing, they stay where I move them and they don't elbow me in the middle of the night
Artichokes are not only the tastiest thing on the planet, but also good for me
Not too shabby for a first try, right?
Tune in to see what gets added tomorrow.
I can imagine that some days the list will be much shorter - or longer - than others.
As additional blog pages don't provide the option to add posts as the main page does, I'll have to repeatedly edit this one. For that reason, I'm not sure if I should change the list each time I post or just add to it.
Perhaps allowing it to continuously grow would serve as a healthy reminder that I really don't have it as bad as I often complain. (I'm very good at the complaining - loads of practice!)
For now, I'll allow it to grow and see where it goes.
November 24, 2010
101 Things I’m Thankful For:
1. The way my hair curls slightly in a very loose spiral when it dries naturally
2. That my “first time” was in a double wide trailer
3. That my first kiss was in a walk-in freezer
4. That both of these things make great stories
5. I have very soft hair when I use the right shampoo
6. I’m no longer living with a life-sucking sloth
7. I’m almost divorced from a life-sucking sloth
8. My eyes look really pretty when I have make-up on
9. My boobs look really good in this bra
10. My blonde streak makes me look a bit “punk-ish”
11. I don’t look my age
12. I was able to get my tire fixed today before it went completely flat
13. I managed to get to work safely in spite of my questionable tires
14. I was able to buy TWO tires – and have them installed – for less than $40
15. I have a car to get from point A to point B
16. I have a roof over my head
17. I have a soft warm comfy bed
18. I have lots of pillows on my bed, which are one of my favorite things ever
19. I have a TV in my bedroom
20. I have lots of my favorite movies to watch when I feel like being alone
21. My dog
22. My cat
23. I’m an excellent baker
24. I have excellent rhythm
25. I’m a good dancer
26. I can play the flute, and I have a lovely tone
27. I can ride a horse
28. I live with my mother
29. My mother loves me
30. I don’t have to live alone
31. I am typically able to pay my bills
32. I’m back in college, pursuing a degree that will ultimately be very profitable
33. Thus far I haven’t racked up nearly as much in financial aid as I’d originally thought I would
34. I’m an excellent massage therapist, and I have a natural talent for it
35. I know the alphabet in sign language
36. My Grandmother
37. That Grandma is still in fairly good health (and awareness) for her age
38. That she bought me a new pair of shoes this week to keep my feet warm in the cold weather
39. I have a warm pair of boots for snowfall
40. My body pillow, which helps me sleep
41. My fan, which helps me sleep
42. The humidifier, which helps me sleep when it’s too cold for the fan
43. The glow of my salt lamps in my bedroom at night, which help me sleep
44. My father
45. That his middle name is Jefferson
46. Sometimes my birthday falls on Easter
47. I received A’s in my first two classes upon returning to college
48. My college advisor is helpful and encouraging
49. She loves the blog that she assigned me to create
50. I have two of my own blogs, and they’re hilarious
51. Lacee, who knew I had talent and suggested I create a blog in the first place
52. I’ve been able to be around horses in getting to teach equine massage
53. I was “hit on” without provocation a few weeks ago (i.e. – I’ve still “got it”)
54. Christy, who reminds me that the glass is always half-full, regardless of how I see it
55. Tess, who goose’s me in the ass when I need it, figuratively speaking
56. Chat, my oldest very faithful friend
57. Judy, who somehow recognizes me as a kindred spirit
58. Christina, who likes me in spite of myself
59. Roger, who thinks I’m funny even when I’m not trying
60. Edward, who sees more in me than I do
61. I’m a good writer
62. I’m quite the bibliophile
63. Regina, who always helps me find the funny
64. Rebecca, who thinks I’m fabulous just because I’m me
65. I’m learning to say what I think and be less afraid of saying it
66. I’m learning to KNOW what I think
67. I’m learning to know what I WANT
68. I’m learning to know what I NEED
69. I’m learning it’s ok to want things
70. I’m learning that just because I don’t have something now doesn’t mean I never will
71. I have 13 fans on my primary blog, and that’s 13 more than a lot of people who want to write
72. I’m hysterical
73. I look great with red lipstick
74. I have great taste in movies
75. I have a job I enjoy because I’m around people I enjoy
76. I have a job that allows me free access to exercise equipment should I ever choose to use it
77. Both of my jobs allow me plenty of time to work on my coursework
78. I have a computer on which to do my coursework
79. I was able to retrieve my old files off of my old computer even after it crashed
80. I have great taste in music
81. I have five days’ worth of music/movies/TV on my computer to enjoy whenever I like
82. My flying pigs
83. My big teddy bear, Stanley
84. Anne of Green Gables on a cold/wet/undesirable day
85. My Snuggie
86. Wind on my face when it’s between 55-75 degrees
87. Sun on my face when there’s no humidity
88. The sound of the ocean
89. The smell of the ocean
90. Being able to see the ocean
91. Getting to sleep while listening to the ocean
92. That I have 4 wheel drive during winter
93. My iPhone
94. Iced Tea with fresh lemon
95. Godiva
96. Starbuck’s
97. Artichokes
98. My books
99. My own milk chocolate crème brulee
100. THAT I’M ME
101. Amber, who just GETS me
May 30, 2010
Breathing!
Got to spend a few hours watching a movie with Mom
Got to spend a few hours on my own writing
May 29, 2010
I'm breathing (I guess I should prolly include this one every day??)
I slept for something obscene like 12 hours last night
I am enjoying the first of three days in a row OFF
I have good books enough to last me all the long weekend
May 26, 2010
I had a nice blueberry muffin for breakfast
I enjoyed lunch with a good friend
I spent the afternoon with people I enjoy
May 25, 2010
I acquired a new book today
I got to spend time with a good friend
I received much good energy from said friend
I'm aware that I wrote eloquently - if not rather aggressively - this evening
I began a new page focused on loving myself - something at which I think I might actually WANT to become better
May 22, 2010
I LOVE making lists of things that I want... makes the wants feel more real and have-able... this makes me excited and hopeful as though these are things I'm actually going to have
May 20, 2010 (11:28pm)
I experienced something intensely energetic this afternoon (a Reiki I re-attunement)
I heard my favorite love song today
May 20, 2010 (12:19am)
Even mediocre romantic comedies can make me feel hopeful
I have more than half of my current jewelry layaway paid off
All three massage clients I worked on this afternoon rescheduled AND made it clear that they love my work
I bought a new book
I actually have felt somewhat positive today that I will soon begin making more money on a regular basis
May 17, 2010
I'm breathing (we all have to start somewhere - shutup)
I am loved by my Mother
Reading makes me happy and provides an enormous amount of stress relief
I love my dog and cat, and they love me
I'm a good massage therapist
I love my pillows and assorted sleeping cozies - they're soothing, they stay where I move them and they don't elbow me in the middle of the night
Artichokes are not only the tastiest thing on the planet, but also good for me
Not too shabby for a first try, right?
Tune in to see what gets added tomorrow.
i love, love, love your new gratitude list!!!!!
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