safe & warm

• I'm thankful I got to work safely, & so did my workmates that attempted the journey.
• & that my boss was encouraging when I wanted to leave early
• & I got home safe, & so did my workmates
• It was dry & sunny when I went out to check the bunnies, & they're ok
• I gave them fresh (unfrozen) water
• am so glad I have spare bottles so I can just replace them without delay
• went back out to check their bottles after dark, carrying fresh supplies.  Glad I checked - little one was straight for drinking the fresh (unfrozen) water. 
• Have also given them a little pot of water, even if that freezes they can still lick it.
• As cold & miserable as it is outside I have a warm cosy house, so thankful for that, & for heating & cosy clothes, & being dry & sheltered. 
• Thankful for the conveniences that make it easy to get a hot drink & warm meal.
• Remembered to ring my Granddad, he's doing well
• Pre-emptively phoned an old friend, she was pleased I rang cos she was worried about my driving in the bad weather.
• Had a lovely relaxing afternoon, & got the kitchen cleaned a little for husband's return
• husband's due home tomorrow :-)

travel

• safe trip down to my parents,
• & back again
• enjoyed time with them
• mate is home from hospital
• exciting plans with mate tomorrow
• something to look forward to
• I love getting excited
• husband's home

Family & friends

• had a good weekend with my brother & his family
• & with husband :-)

Spent loads of time reading books & encountering interesting ideas & having the time to think.

• am off work at the same time as friend is in hospital so can keep her slightly entertained.
• Have shrugged off the thought that I should be productive & am just playing computer games, lazing around, reading etc.
• Have plenty of resources
• food
• shelter
• support
• entertainment
• am lucky with lots of things that I have, thankful.

competence

I had a good day,
I was busy & the day passed quickly
I am good at what I do & I have high visibility doing it.
Glad I am valued at work.

It stopped raining whilst I put the bunnies to bed
Won at the game we were playing.  Glad of the opportunity to spend time with husband.
Had a good time with brother & his family.

appreciation

today I am thinking of all the things I'm thankful for that are easy to take forgranted.

I have switched rooms so I can sleep better. 
I have a safe, warm place to sleep, access to clean clothes and water, food in the kitchen and entertainment around me.  Friends and family around me.
A job I enjoy and am good at.

bunnies

my dads operation went well
mum drove to the hospital ok I had a good chat with both of them
husband took me for my walk
actually managed to do some project work
been texting / messaging friends
sat out in the sun with the bunnies
& did some revision out there

rain

• big strong amenable husband carried soil and turf and laid it for me in the bunny run
• the bunnies tucked straight in, so lovely to see them frolicking & enjoying the grass
• neighbour minds the bunnies while we're away
• safe drive down to parents
• got soaked walking the dog but had pjs to change into
• home cooked dinner so I could stay cosy in pjs
• clothes dried overnight for the drive back
• good run back
• rain here too, to water the turf

car

been a while, been keeping up with the thoughts, just not logging them here.

so, the car came in, I drove down without issue, I enjoyed the test drive, & got it the same day!
I am very excited, it's a lovely car.
I remembered to take the number plates, the spare key, the paperwork.

I got through to arrange the temporary cover.
Drove home without issue, am getting used to it.  Roads were clear.

Had a lovely dinner out.   Mum and Dad are well, the house was warm.
Got most of a pig knitted.  Home in good time to do some study

Christmas

• finally shrugging off a cold
• last minute errands done yesterday
• & the lounge is presentable
• getting my step counts back up

Lots of lovely gifts from husband.  Got to visit family, even my Grandad, the other weekend.  Everyone is well, & happy.

• pens, pencils, crayons, colouring in books galore!
• & the sims4, though I must learn restraint.

All is well, I am happy & perking up :-)  surrounded by people who care.

new toys

I was decisive, & I have a lovely new phone
It stopped working in the house, & I rectified the situation - phew.
found a lush case & have that ordered - going to keep this one fresh

getting my fitbit replaced, also an easy process

mum & dad were here for the weekend & we had a really good weekend.
Looks like I'll have another pair of animals ready

arrangements

• met up with my brother & his wife, smooth travelling & meeting :-)
• first class rocks, glad I upgraded us, & we had the experience
• a day of good food, always love finding something I like on the menu
• back to the station in plenty of time
• even with a mega bus ride I managed my 10,000 steps
• Got the back seat on the open top bus, & the weather was kind
• another arrangement got sorted too
• started on the hippo, knitting is fun
• made some progress with the study

happy Grandad

• the Fathers day card arrived with my Grandad, that was quick, I only posted it last night!  In time to catch last post though.  Happy about getting to the post office, about catching the post, about getting to the post office in teabreak today, in my time, the post office being empty.
• Happy to have lunch with a friend & have a chat :-)
• Happy dancing, being whisked round the room with husband, easily made my 10,000 steps today
• exercise tomorrow, with a friend, always the best way - & chat time too
• calm for dance teacher with the dove, I hope it helps
• figured out the people, on course to get them finished in time to post
• seeing my brother on Saturday :-)
• first class train!

kindness

• I am thankful for all the stories & acts of kindness,
• I am thankful for all the good deeds people do, & all the happiness & thoughtfulness being spread.
• I am thankful for my health, for my body, & energy, & I can and do walk to the shops. 
• I am thankful for being on the bus route so I can get a ride home if I want.
• I am thankful for exercise trackers and loggers, so I can see the progress I am making exercise and healthy diet-wise
• I am thankful for the communities to share and encourage,
• I am thankful for household appliances, like the freezer to store fruit, & the smoothie maker,
• & that husband makes me smoothies for breakfast, it's a sweet loving act & I'm getting my 5 a day.
• I am thankful that the sun is shining, the garden is full of grass to feed the bunnies
• & the bunnies are healthy & happy
• I am thankful for my friends & family, for phones & mobiles & email  facebook, & all the ways we keep in touch

Family

I am thankful for my brother, he is well, happy & successful at work.  I am happy that he is happy.
I am thankful for the effort he makes to see me.
I am thankful for work mates, they help the day pass & we have a laugh in our breaks.
I am thankful for the time I spent helping at Guides & the experiences I had doing it.
I am thankful for all the opportunities I've had, volunteering & at work.

Saturday

I am thankful for being inside in the warm on rainy days.
I am thankful for husband & his cooking, yummy bacon breakfast.
I am thankful that I am capable & brave, I made decent smoothies & coffee.

I am thankful for shops, the internet, click & reserve.  That helplines are open at the weekend when I'm available to call them.  I am thankful for my weekends and having time to do the things I enjoy.

I am thankful my books have arrived, & I'm looking forward to reading them.  That I can read, that I can follow patterns, & that the pig is looking good :-)  have started the sewing up, the bits match (phew) & all is well :-)

Family

I am thankful for my parents, that they are still fit enough to get around, & be independent.  That they are healthy & sound.
I am thankful for my husband, that he is healthy & looks after me so well,
I am thankful for pets, for the entertainment & joy they bring.

Cleaning

I am thankful for my health, that I can look after myself, keep me & the house clean (ish - when I want).  That  I am inspired to study again, have found a way to progress.
I am thankful I have a spare room, somewhere to hide all the mess ;-)
I love my house, especially when it's clean & tidy.

I am thankful for my parents, they are well & mobile & coming to visit.
I am thankful for my friends & neighbours, the people that care & keep an eye on us.
I am thankful for the bunnies, they are so cute, & that I have a garden & plenty of room for them, & grass & dandelions a-plenty to feed them.

Health

I am thankful for my health,
for husband making me smoothies & getting fruit into my diet.  That I have access to clean (safe) water to drink, in plentiful supply.  The same for food.

That I remembered to go to the blood donors session, & that they were full so I did my bit without doing anything ;-)     it's good they're full, replenish those blood stocks.

I am thankful that my bunnies are happy & healthy, they are well trained, & cleaning them out is quick & simple.

I am thankful for the people I know, the social opportunities I have.  The other opportunities I have too, study, work, hobbies.  For the people I meet through those.

I am thankful that my friends & family are well.

Quiet

• the neighbours are quiet for bedtime
• I have good neighbours
• Grandad is well
• He was chatty
• got my corp cards organised
• husband fed the bunnies
• husband & bunnies are well
• bunnies are good eaters & are bold
• bunnies go to bed easily
• safe journey
• good brakes & acceleration in the car

Pig

• got the first part of the pig done
• cast off
• really pleased with myself,
• excited about the rest of the project
• remembered to phone Grandad
• he's well
• got home safely
• tea was lovely
• fingers crossed we made a breakthrough at work