Gratitude February 1st.

I'm still here.
I am grateful for my new electric blanket.
I am grateful for tea.
I am grateful for the racoons who were getting busy in the courtyard this morning.
I am grateful for my friends and family.

Gratitude January 9, 2017

I decided to post this to fb as well... still staying away for the most part.

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1. I am grateful for some time away from the inter webs... good for the mental health.

2. I am grateful for the leftover pork roast and massed potatoes from dinner at my mommy's house last night.

3. I am grateful for exercising.

4. I am grateful that I get to go back to the Vermont Studio Center soon.

5. I am grateful for the Scientology series on A&E... I have watched each episode at least 2 times.

6. I am grateful for friends checking in on me to see that I am okay.

7. I am grateful for peppermint tea. Makes my insides all warm.

Gratitude January 7, 2017

Things to be grateful for today.

Hugs from people

walks with friends

baths

a momma that will do laundry for you

watching football games with friends

getting a nose full of lavender essential oil

puppy snuggles

brownies (no sticker for me).

Gratitude January 5, 2017

Today was better than yesterday.

I managed to sleep pretty well and then I got up this morning and taught a class.

Work was pretty slow but afterwards I went to the first thursday art walk.

I bought a piece of artwork at Zinc Contemporary by Liz Tran - 30 percent of the proceeds of the sale went to NARAL... I'm pretty psyched about that. I need to support artists and causes that are for good.

I also watched a performance at COCA and got to participate in it... that was pretty cool.

So here's what I'm grateful for.

First Thursday.
Buying artwork.
Feeling better.

Gratitude January 4, 2017

I decided not to post my list on FB today - back to just a blog post for a while.

I am grateful today that I have a good therapist and I'm not afraid to go see her.

I had an appointment today - it was good. I made it about three weeks ago and things sort of spiraled out of control the past few weeks where I was having anxiety attacks.

After my appointment today I am feeling like I might survive... my brain has quit working overtime and I have homework to do.

I'm going to take it easy for a while - do the things that will get me to a better state of mind.

See you tomorrow.

Gratitude January 3, 2017

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1. I am grateful that I get to go back to work today... too much time on my hands has not been good.

2. I am grateful that I get to see puppies on the walk to work.

3. I am grateful that I have my set of pens ready to go.

4. I am grateful for fleece blankets.

5. I am grateful that I am going to be at Pilgrim Firs in a few weeks.

6. I am grateful that I did dishes yesterday.

7. I am grateful for my bear slippers.

Gratitude January 2, 2017

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I missed yesterday...

1. I am grateful for Frederico, III he brought me joy - now he's out back, soon to go back to the forest.

2. I am grateful for peppermint tea.

3. I am grateful for making a list of things to do.

4. I am grateful for the email I got from Planned Parenthood this morning.. they have a lot of people in their corner. I am one of them.

5. I am grateful for parades.

6. I am grateful for the shower I am about to take... good water pressure is important.

7. I am grateful for walks. I am going to walk Greenlake this afternoon if anyone wants to join me.

December 31, 2016

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1. I am grateful that I feel better today.

2. I am grateful for my bird feeder outside my window. Watching the birds helps my heart.

3. I am grateful for a nice place to teach and good people to teach to and with.

4. I am grateful for ww, church, camp, and school friends. I've been having a hard time the past few weeks and knowing I have people in my corner is a good thing.

5. I am grateful for believing in something in bigger than myself. My sorrow will not always be this great.

6. I am grateful for laughter.

7. I am grateful for hummus.

Gratitude December 30, 2016

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1. I am grateful for my early morning nap on the sofa.

2. I am grateful for the unexpected day off.

3. I am grateful for coffee.

4. I am grateful for the video my momma sent me this morning.

5. I am grateful I get to see my shrink next week.

6. I am grateful for the intention of cleaning today.

7. I am grateful for an almost full class tomorrow - still a few spots left.

Gratitude

Quick gratitude post. 

Time with family and dog. 

Potato salad. 

An extra day off. 

Meditation. 

My visa bill with a zero balance (and all those donations on it!!!). 

Puppies.

Gratitude December 28, 2016

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1. I am grateful for leaving three pb&j's at the tent of someone on the way to work. On the way home they were gone.

2. I am grateful that Maddie the wonder dog came to work today.

3. I am grateful for Netflix.

4. I am grateful that I can wake up tomorrow and take a nap before I go to work if I want to.

5. I am grateful for chicken noodle soup.

6. I am grateful for toast.

7. I am grateful for camp friends I will see this weekend.

Gratitude December 27, 2016

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1. I am grateful for only having to work today from 10 - 2.

2. I am grateful for naps on the sofa before I go to bed and after I wake up!

3. I am grateful for sleeping over 7 hours last night without the use of any supplements (natural or chemical).

4. I am grateful for spending time with my mom and the dog over the past few days - connection is important right now.

5. I am grateful for The Hallmark Channel (still).

6. I am grateful for the list of things I am going to do today which I will compile while at work. (dishes and laundry are on the list... also changing the lightbulb in my kitchen).

7. I am grateful that I get to hear my friend Kelsey Peterson preach at church on Sunday. I am hoping I will see a lot of camp friends there. It will be good to be together!

Gratitude December 26, 2016.

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I am late today because if I'm to be honest although there is always something to be grateful for some days are easier than others. I've been having a few hard days.
1. I am grateful the getting the battery replaced in my phone this morning.
2. I am grateful for the 75 minute bath I took while watching the Hallmark Chanel.
3. I am grateful for my dad's shirt which I curled up with on the sofa a little while ago.
4. I am grateful for the plate of bacon I cooked up. I will not eat all of it now because I am going to go float at 3pm and I don't want to barf.
5. I am grateful that I am going to go visit the dog after the float.
6. I am grateful that I watched the documentary Minimalism this morning... perhaps if we all worked at having less we would realize that we actually have more and less to fight about.
7. I am grateful for knowing when to unplug.

gratitude December 25, 2016

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1. I am grateful for a nice evening with friends last night.

2. I am grateful for coloring books.

3. I am grateful for the sadness I am feeling. I am hopeful that it will make way to something better.

4. I am grateful for the laughter while attempting to play Christmas carols last night on the whistles...

5. I am grateful for the time I'll spend with my family today.

6. I am grateful for the marble fidget toy I got in my stocking last night. I think it will see a lot of use.

7. I am grateful for doing the dishes this morning. I have to keep things up don't want to end up on an episode of hoarders.

#gratitudechallenge December 24, 2016

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1. I am grateful for a great group of friends.

2. I am grateful for some time with my momma and the dog today.

3. I am grateful for watching White Christmas (first time ever)

4. I am grateful that I didn't burn the vegetables I'm roasting.

5. I am grateful for my new slippers that have lions on them.

6. I am grateful for my tree.

7. I am grateful for netrlix streaming.

8. I am grateful for Michael Bennet.

Gratitude December 23, 2016

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1. I am grateful for the sound of the rain outside as I sit here and type this...

2. I am grateful for fewer anxiety induced hot flashes yesterday.

3. I am grateful for a short work day today.

4. I am grateful for sleeping better last night.

5. I am grateful for coloring books.

6. I am grateful for oxytocin. Hug someone.

7. I am grateful for my hairdo. I slept on it and it still looks good.

8. I am grateful that I paid off my credit cards, donated more money to Southern Poverty Law, donated to this kickstarter campaign, and get to see my dog this weekend. If anyone has leads on where I can just be put into a big pen of puppies let me know. I think that would be awesome.

Gratitude December 22, 2016

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1. I am grateful for getting more sleep last night than the night before.
2. I am grateful for the reminders to be kind to one another.
3. I am grateful for books.
4. I am grateful puppies, kitties, and Lenny Kravitz.
5. I am grateful for meditation. Makes things better.
6. I am grateful for realizing that everyday is the opportunity to start over.
7. I am grateful for coloring books.
Still grateful for the Richard Rohr meditations... they make me feel less heavy... also grateful for my camp and church community...

Gratitude December 21,2016

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1. I am grateful for an evening of puppy dog, momma, and Hallmark channel.

2. I am grateful for the ability to donate to causes which will stand up against injustice.

3. I am grateful for the insomnia which made me not oversleep this morning thereby enabling me to get to class on time.

4. I am grateful for a slow work week to get caught up on all the stuff I've been putting off.

5. I am grateful for xfinity streaming for my iPad... I was able to use a hallmark movie as white noise in the middle of the night.

6. I am grateful for awareness that I'm not doing great. That's okay... at least I'm not hiding that fact.

7. I am grateful for my friends and family that I will get to see this weekend....

8. I am also grateful that I have Monday off.

Gratitude December 20, 2016 - better today.

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1. I am grateful for the mom hugs I get over the phone.

2. I am grateful for the Richard Rohr Audio course I started listening to this morning... I bought it at Sounds True.. they have a lot of good stuff

3. I am grateful for a little less anxiety today (that's why I'll be off the interwebs - after this post).

4. I am grateful for the promise of that little baby...

5. I am grateful for remembering that love is the answer.

6. I am grateful for all the friends I have who know when to reach out at just the right time.

7. I am grateful for realizing that the holidays are not about things, they are about people, connection, and gratitude.

Gratitude December 19, 2016 Extra long today

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I'm going extra long today because I'm overly anxious and a bit on the depressed side.

1. I am grateful that I know that I am feeling overly anxious and depressed.

2. I am grateful that I have my watercolor paper beside me and it will go into my work bag.

3. I am grateful for seeing my friend Jenny this weekend.

4. I am grateful for the big fat snowflakes I saw on the way to the light rail station at 5:10am... I will also be grateful that they are gone by the time I leave for work.

5. I am grateful for puppies.

6. I am grateful for my daily meditation emails... it'd be nice if everyone got them.

7. I am grateful that todays UCC email told me that I should go to church on Christmas eve... okay - I'll do it!

8. I am grateful for breathing.

9. I am grateful for creativity and how it will help me get through my anxiety.

10. I am grateful that I only have to wait 16 days to see my therapist... I'm also going to the dentist that day but it's not as important to me...

11. I am grateful for the pod casts I am going to listen to this week to help sooth my anxiousness.

12. I am grateful for the sounds coming from outside, the rain, the trains, planes and automobiles (those are not pillows)...

13. I am grateful that I have a dvr to record that Hallmark Films that I cannot stay awake past 9pm to watch.

14. I am grateful for Frederico, III and all his good smells.