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.

friends

thankful for friends to cheer me up, to chill with, to enjoy time with.
Went back to the beach & the exercise machines.  Blessed with great beaches nearby, & those outdoor exercise machines.  Plus the health to be able to use & enjoy them.

A great dinner with my friend.  Cooked specially for me, spot on.  So glad I enjoyed it.

health & mood

I have been in a great mood the past couple of days, it even lasted through the day at work. 
I have been printing out inspirational quotes, & colouring them in - I love doing that.  & have found a yoga instructor I like on youtube.

The walk was good yesterday, I enjoyed the pace.  Great plans for the rest of the week too, the cheesecake hunt, the exercise machines, a walk with a friend tomorrow...
Yep, I am happy :-)

hobbies

It's been a while, the best bit about these is that you can pick them up whenever you want.
I have been enjoying the swings at lunch so much that I bought myself one.  I am in a much better mood now, I'm wondering what all the fuss was about.
& a walk today.  & colouring inspirational quotes yesterday.

I even picked up the guitar & got a few riffs out of it.  So mnay things I can do.  A day full of very little yesterday, exactly what I needed.  Time and space to heal.

Cheery

I have cheered up.  I am happy that I know how to do that - the experiences & resources are available to me. 

I have dyed my hair, bright purple.  It's gorgeous & much happier root colour.
Husband took me out for dinner & I was brave with the heat of my curry.  Plus I really enjoyed it, I'll be having that again :-)

Found a great affirmation for my wall at work, so I designed it, printed it (word art text) & coloured it in.  & whilst I was doing that I found some lovely free colouring sheets. Looking forward to doing those :-)

I am doing a skills audit, a great way to remind myself how much I've achieved, & how great I am.  We found the Nik bingo sheet at work.  "I rock!" features on it.  I should go back to being fantastic & announcing that to myself!   "Husband is awesome" is also on there, I am truly blessed having that amazing man.

care

people care
people I know only online care enough to ask, & to cheer me up
friends to share troubles with, as well as good time

the greenery & open space around me
& having company for the walk
& being able to walk
the rain blew over so we stayed dry

meadow

• was in a much better mood today
• had a productive day
• made some progress with the little nagging jobs
• the weather was lovely at lunch time
• we had a lovely chat & walk up to the meadow
• my fitbit auto-tracked the walk
• plenty of steps today
• remembered to do weights
• husband is training me
• everything he does displays love
• recorded my progress in the lovely leather bound notebook he got me

chilli festival

• managed to get tickets
• the weather was good to us
• I knew that in advance & remembered suncream
• found my spare sunglasses, glad I had them
• found friend's house easily
• really enjoyed the cycle
• kept up with them
• strong & confident on the road
• the traffic was patient & kind
• so glad I didn't drive to the festival
• had a really fun day,
• got my 10k steps in wandering around
• 5 miles each way cycle, happy for the exercise
• discovered some new places to explore for walks
• tried loads of interesting food
• starting to make plans to go out & have fun
• am getting happier

chilli festival

• managed to get tickets
• the weather was good to us
• I knew that in advance & remembered suncream
• found my spare sunglasses, glad I had them
• found friend's house easily
• really enjoyed the cycle
• kept up with them
• strong & confident on the road
• the traffic was patient & kind
• so glad I didn't drive to the festival
• had a really fun day,
• got my 10k steps in wandering around
• 5 miles each way cycle, happy for the exercise
• discovered some new places to explore for walks
• tried loads of interesting food
• starting to make plans to go out & have fun
• am getting happier

Happy

• enjoyed myself at work
• the people around me are sound
• a lovely chat with husband whilst watching Netflix
• the house, & luxuries, & internet, & everything required to spend an evening watching tv
• exercise & meeting my goals
• I'm enjoying the recording of the fitbit
• walked down the street with husband & got my 10k steps
• picked up a birthday book so I can finally record dates
• & a birthday card for neice, plenty of time to post it
• time enough to get on with those animals, as soon as I'm inspired