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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Gratitude project - Day 7

How is it day 7 already. Well I've got to hurry to catch my train so this will have to be a quickie but after reading so many other wonderful lists last night, I have plenty of things in mind.

Nacho night at our house
my car
fresh starts
Gingerbread coffee from Trader Joes
the gal at Michael's who noticed I haven't been in yje store in a while -she refers to me as a "regular"
Jennifer Stewart who introduced me to the world of vintage
my husband likes me just the way I am
Aidan's idea of a reward or treat for getting an "A" on his spelling test is getting to stay up past bed time and play SKIP BO with mom
my sense of humor. I don't know where it comes from sometimes, but it cracks me up
mineral makeup - it really is superior to liquid
a stocked pantry
Gary - our goldfish - he's just another member of our family
sometimes I choose to be happy rather than right
the incredible nature that exists all around me - God is the best landscaper
love in all its forms
for people who fight injustice
I could lose some weight if I just stopped eating the way I eat
salads - yummy
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the sunrise - I am not a morning person but if I am awake - I sure love the dawn of a new day

Ok I have to get going or I'm gonna be late so please forgive my typos and other boo boo's. I'll proof later. We have 2 more new Gratitude Project bloggers: Lori Delisle at The Style Girl and Cynthia at Technicolor Postcards Be sure to visit these amazing gratitude lists for more positive thinking and joy.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Day 4 Gratitude Project

Think I better start my morning with a gratitude list so I can reap the benefits all day long...

tolerance
our dishwasher
hiking
alka seltzer
indoor plumbing
my Etsy customers and all people who support small businesses
Craig's list
California casual - I love that I never have to wear panty hose or high heels and that putting on makeup is considered getting dressed up.
sharp cheddar cheese - you satisfy me in way that nothing else can.
Steve Carell - he makes me belly laugh (especially in Bruce Almighty when he is doing the news)
that I am free (I not only live in a free society but I am not incarcerated or institutionalized)
that I have relatively good mental health - we don't realize how lucky we are that we don't have schizophrenia or other debilitating mental illness.
that my kids are healthy
that my husband does laundry, dishes and he cooks pretty good too.
that there is a group of people making these lists with me so I can get grateful from theirs as much as my own!
Michael's 40% off coupon - it has saved me a fortune (hmmm or maybe its cost me a fortune???)
that I had the opportunity to do a lot of traveling when I was younger.
the tool room at school - you can check out ANYTHING there - from power tools, to welding equipment. to dental instruments (not for your teeth - for carving)
zip lock bags
random acts of kindness

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Project Gratitude -Day 3

Dude! check out this awesome "logo" for the gratitude challenge now fondly know as "the gratitude project" (or "Hradtitude" if you are me) - I totally had to borrow it from Paula at plays with mud. Thanks Paula!
So we had such a nice time celebrating Arlina's birthday and eating her incredible homemade authentic Mexican food tonight. It was so great to see the kids playing together so nicely in one room while all us grown ups were having a great time together in another. Mark V. brought these amazing flour tortillas and Eddie made the best guacamole EVER! good times... and now that I'm full and relaxed here is my third list:

Yesterday I had an entire day pain free - that's right -nothing, nada, zilch, and life was really, really good. Yeah!
For the amazing shopping arena "Etsy" and that I have 2 shops there that are successfully selling!
that my daughter still has a little kid accent...I love that she says "i love you to the 'oon' and back" and "those are 'mine' shoes".
That I sleep well just about every night.
I have a sufficient substitute - that and more...
Laura's brownies...damn
that I studied in Bath, England with the finest group of people you could ever meet. Friends I'll treasure until the day I die and memories that I'll take with me to the next life because they are so good.
we can get fresh fruits and vegetables year round at any supermarket in our area.
pause and rewind
Obama
That I get to go to Artfest next year! and I'm rooming with Lori - how fun is that??
That my parents paid for braces when I was a child
Alyssa and Aidan are in the same class.
I have an education
We don't have credit card debt.
science fiction
the color green - it is so beautiful
facebook and reuniting with friends from another time in my life and for the ability to stay so well connected to people in my life now.
the ozone layer
that 40 is the new 30

here are the latest updates to our list...I feel like I'm forgetting some people...if I didn't add you will you remind me again. I drowned in my email today...

Friday, November 13, 2009

Gratitude Lists You Don't Want To Miss!

Alrighty...here are the links I promised...some have already begun and some will be starting soon so be sure to pop in again if there isn't a list at this time! If I did not put you on this list, please send me an email or leave a comment as I'll be posting updates daily:

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Day 2

OK I'm on the fly because I have to catch an early train to school so here is my day 2 list...

being able to do what I love as a profession
that I'm in a really great marriage
camping
weekends
Maggie time (most Saturdays she comes over for a few hours to create, connect, giggle and affirm - there is just no smack talk, scheming or whining when we get together - its not in our nature...)
Today is grandparents day at school and both of my kids have a grandparent in their class with them all day to watch their plays, go to chapel, hear them sing and eat a picnic lunch with
that I lived in Africa
that I don't have to drive to San Francisco...i take 2 different trains and end up a block from my classroom.
That my school has provided me with 2 hours a week of free tutoring so I can find my voice.
that I believe that there is a power greater than myself who is with me always
the extraordinary generosity that has been shown to me and my family over these last few months.
the amazing relationships I have with ppl ac cross the country that are almost exclusively maintained over the Internet.
Heather for showing me another path...it may seem silly but you changed the course of my life
Kimmy and Jen - I love that over distance and time we have kept our friendships so strong. you are part of my family really and I treasure that.
That the park is across the street, the farmers market is 1 block away every Sunday and I can see Michaels from the sidewalk in front of my house.
That Emily and Dan live so close
Lindsey - she is a gift in so many ways
Glee- that show just makes me happy.
pumpkin pie
Our gardener Nate who offered to discount our bill when he heard Tim had lost his job and has given us several free months because he came into some money (none of this was requested...he just did it because he's an incredible man) Its the gesture not the money...he makes me want to be a better person

i know I also promised a list of participants and their blog addresses but I've got to get going so I'll compile tonight Off the top of my head I can tell you that Cameron, Heather, Aimee, Sooz, Lori, Katie, Zanne, MaryElla, Moi, Morningdove and...crude...forgive me I gotta jet....but these ladies are participating and most of their blog links are on my right side bar... happy day

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