Low obligations

Husband stayed home a little extra this morning, & I drove him to work.  Got home for a nap, did a crystal healing that did the job.
Thawed out soup, & had it with toast, enjoyed it.  Glad I did that bit of cooking the other day.
Glad too that I can have a lazy day, that I'm still at work & can nap at will.
That I went to the corner shop early enough that not being able to get cash there wasn't a problem, & I got my parcel posted & cash from the post office.
Napped for long enough to get me to collect husband & back, & he made lovely dinner.  That we have cameras so can see who's at the door & we can ignore all the trick or treaters.

Beach

Thankful that today's delivery was a book & it fit through the letterbox, that friend found a free carpark & that there were spaces available.  That I'd taken a book to read & it was dry as I sat outside waiting.  That I took a sensible choice of footwear, coat & ear wrap.

Thankful that I got home in time for my nap.  That friend shared some useful insights, that it was a dry day, we found a dog friendly café & her dog was well behaved.  That there was something appealing on the menu, & that people were patient as I messed up ordering.

Thankful too that we got to walk on the beach, & that I took my shoes.  That husband woke me up in time for Pilates, & that I enjoyed it.  That I've just remembered the change of date for Christmas party & put it into the calendar.

Thankful for friends, & the people keeping an eye on me, & for the blogging community I'm part of.  Thankful that I have so much to be thankful for.

Lazy days

Husband came & lay with me while I talked to him, ever calm & understanding & supportive.
First delivery was early enough that I could go back to sleep afterwards.
Second delivery was before my phone call.
Phone call gave me access to a new point of view, & hopefully referral to a more useful (long term) work.
Got a fabulous new fluffy top.
Friends to talk to, dry weather.
Made my soup, enjoyed chopping the veg & watching a new tv show.
New book ordered & is arriving tomorrow.

Conveniences

Today I am thankful for all the things I take forgranted that make my life easier, & not everyone has access to (some of these are things I used yesterday, still grateful for them today, & everyday - even when I don't use them it's reassuring to know they're there).

• hot running water, 
• safe & plentiful drinking water
• sinks & the shower
• washing machine & dishwasher
• flushing toilet, plenty of toilet roll
• indoor kitchen with extractor & window that opens, & husband cooking
• food mixer, oven, grill, microwave
• electricity & lights,
• wifi & internet
• gas & the heating
• fridge & freezer
• entertainment, books & being able to read
• a corner shops within easy walking distance
• the tip was empty when we went

So much to be thankful for, my heart overflows today.

Not so lazy Sunday

Enjoyed the extra hour in bed, & still got to the tip while it was quiet. Husband came with me.
Bunnies are happy & healthy, picked them both up.
Got some of the garden waste disposed of, started filling another bag - natural stopping point when I got skewered by a thorn - has since been put in the waste bag.  Found enough newspapers for a while.
Did a little bit of housework, getting there slowly.

Made a cake creation, came out reasonable.  Workmates & colleagues will eat them.
Made it to yoga, was a good session, & a reminder to do more stretching & flexibility work at home.  Met friend outside, arrived at a good time & got a good spot inside.  Extra value as the session over-ran, & nicely home in time for dinner.  Very yummy dinner & husband got me treats.  Found a new show to watch that I'm enjoying.

Blow the cobwebs away

Remembered my grats today!
It was dry & there're exercise machines overlooking the beach & sea nearby so I went there & they were all free (no-one else using them, plus there's no cost, & car park is free & there were spaces available).  I love the sound of the waves, thankful I live at the coast.
Got to post my angels on the step thread.
Husband has been looking after me well.
Spoke to quite a few friends & made some plans for next week.
Even did a story cube story today.
Got the spare bed made, & husband did some washing up.
Felt better after a nap.  Have a few books that can be decluttered & a crystal is going to a friend.
Thankful for what I have.

Friends

Remembered just in time that friend finishes half an hour earlier than I thought.  Other friend was unavailable so I arrived in time.  Just got the last space in the car park, & met friend & she got a space that she parked in perfectly.  Enjoyed soup for lunch & a good chat.
Got my assessment appointment.

Thing I wanted in charity shop was still there, & as a bonus so was something else, & there were more - I got first choice.  Just got to husband in time.  Had a little nap as he shopped.  He got what he wanted.  Had a good nap tonight.

Remembered to message my mum, they're ok.

Healthy

Am thankful I'm feeling better, & for the space to recover.  For access to healthcare & medication, friends and support.  Enjoyed Pilates yesterday, thankful I woke up in time to go, & that there was space for me.  Thankful for my health & physical capability, for friends & support.
That I made it to crystal club, remembered my dowsers.  The session was fun, introduced someone new to labradorite, & found the box containing it in the shop.  Also pleased I was restrained in my shopping.  That I left when I was still ok to drive, & got home safely.  That I found friend's house & that I got her a different clear quartz.  That even though I was early to lunch, friend is also reliably early.  It was really good catching up.  Am pleased other friend changed it to breakfast today, getting up early had me napping early.  Thankful I collected husband's parcel, getting to there before it closed, & he checked the id before the parcel name (so the different initial wasn't an issue).

Thankful another friend is free for lunch tomorrow, & that I changed my appointment.  Also friend is looking like her job is secure, & baby will be home soon.  That it's dry, & I got out on my swing, remembered my parents card (& retrieved it from the shop).  That husband is home later, early enough to talk to.  Thankful for all I have.

Thankful I was able to get help when I needed it, that I was able to make that decision.

Sundays & Fundays

• Had some lovely chats with friends over the past few days.
• Found friend's house ok, got back in time to have tea before travelling friend arrived.
• Meeting with nurse ok, & got in & out without meeting anyone else.
• Got up & ready & arrived on time.
• Thankful no-one else was due in after me, so it doesn't matter that we over-ran
• Weather was good yesterday for the woods, correctly remembering the parking area.
• Found a café & somewhere to park.
• Got out to see an Orionid.  Was still dry, got steps, & on way back saw it once cloud was fun.
• Friend stayed an extra night so we could enjoy extra time together.
• Fun on the swings with friend.
• Feeling better on the tablets.
• Another friend is free for lunch tomorrow & we're going to try somewhere new.  
• Have been trying to catch up with him for ages.
• Thankful for editing,
• Reading is finally sent, this one was a chore so I've gone inactive for this weekend, 
• thankful mentor is laid back with timings & readily available.
• Caught up with another friend at the perfect moment in a shop.
• got what I wanted for another friend
• Took a detour (went exploring) & then arrived safely there on the second loop.
• Happy that I am calm when I get lost & it becomes an adventure / learning experience
• Their dog came & got a fuss, he's so lovely & soft

Talking

• Thankful I slept reasonably well,
• that I woke calmer
• that husband is so laid back & cuddly
• For friends
• to listen to my ramblings
• to share ideas with, & jokes
• to keep an eye on me & offer help
• to remind me of all the good & fun there is
• Thankful I got the bed cleared
• tyre is ok
• for someone's blog I was reading who's given me some lovely replies
• for the blogging community I'm part of
• for easy access to info

A lazy day

I have been having a laugh with a friend, crying laughing.  Feels good, & been a while since I've done that.
Husband came home early for me.  He'd've come home at lunch if I'd've wanted him to.
Am feeling better than first thing.
A friend is going to have the bread maker, counts as today's decluttered item.
Finished a colouring, I have plenty of hobbies & resources to support / indulge them.
Am drinking plenty of water, tap water is safe to drink & plentiful.
A few supportive messages from someone I just told, & some plans in the making.
Cooked lunch without burning anything.

The outside world

Thankful friends are tolerating how self  obsessed i am at the moment.   That I do generally remember to ask how they are.  & that I will later message one to say I'm glad she's feeling better.

That a few people have got in touch yesterday out of the blue.  I love those, "I'm free if you're available" messages from people who never have time to breathe.

Friend's cat came to me for a stroke.

Husband's home.  & I sacrificed hot chocolate so I'd have milk for cereal.

That it was dry at the beach & I enjoyed sitting there reading  a book & messaging  friends.  That I have enough warning of being tired to get safely home to nap.  That I was awake & ok to go to friend's & I liked the food.  & that I got home safely from here too.  That I have got safely home from everywhere I've ever been.

That a few people I've known along the way have now dropped off my radar & are.out of my life.

Got reassuring feedback from the others, & from the client.

Support

Thankful for friends, for all the support I have.  One of them (who is chronic at keeping in touch) messaged tonight out of the blue, I am touched.
Thankful I knew I was getting hungry & friend keeps snacks in her car, enough to tide me over before food.  Thankful I took a coat, & it was dry (both the coat & the weather).  2 beaches & a water feature to enjoy, saw some ducks & swans (or geese).
Did a really useful clarification exercise with her.  Now I know what's important.
Had a better chat with the doctor, & got to ask some of my questions.
Thankful that I had the strawberries out for friend coming & she enjoyed them, & the grapes.
Remembered to take the opportunity to practice dowsing & found some food in the freezer.
Glad too I finally remembered to email work & mention friend is coming, & that I've taken care of emailing my fit note in.  Also that I managed to read this one without getting so upset.
Friend gave me the perfect explanation / title for a colouring I did today. & that I remembered to send him a photo of it.
& for another friend that I reached out to & had a really good conversation with.

Talking

Thankful there wasn't a queue in the post office, that I got my parcels posted.
That I got the things I wanted in the shop, & that I got parked outside.  That someone waited for me to pull out of the space I couldn't see out of, & it was fine cos they were waiting for my space.
Friend came round when I was awake!  & eating dinner so she didn't stay long & I got sufficient nap before going out to counselling.  & she phoned later so I remembered to tell her the flowers are still going strong.
Pulled round a bit in counselling, there are plenty of opportunities to do things (like communicate) once I see them.
 & adventure took me to Tesco so I bought the things I forgot this morning & some tea.  Got home safely.
Done well resisting chocolate.
Ate plenty of fruit.
Seeing a friend tomorrow.  Sorted for a meeting.
Got feedback & my reading was well received.

It doesn't matter that my brain isn't working well, there's always tomorrow,

all boxes ticked

got some

• exercise
• fresh air
• fruit
• social
• hugs
• naps
• support
• care
• blog published

got out of bed & got showered & dressed.  Stroked the bunnies.

Thankful for friends & support, and that even on bad days I have everything I need 🥰

Change camp

By 11am today I am already thankful for friends, & the comments on my blog, husband's doing the bunnies for me. Being able to get the bus to these workshops, that there was in date fruit to bring to the shared lunch. & the day continued. There was something I liked at lunch, I walked in just as the friend I was meeting came in too, that there was hot chocolate, that I really enjoyed the session I went to, interesting conversations with people. Safe space, quiet time, being able to sit out on the stairs. husband remembered to do the bunnies, company to the bus station so I got on in the right direction, bus arrived just after I did. Turning up late & leaving early & getting the bus were all good choices, I got off at the right stop. My reading was well received & I've posted it now. That I remembered to post these.

Cosy

Glad cuppa was in friend's house rather than out.  I got to stay in my pjs & dressing gown, cosy.
Her kitten is so sweet & soft, & it kept rubbing up against me & having a fuss.  Kitten love.  She said it doesn't usually take to people that quickly so i feel special.
She was really good to talk to, useful info & a good listener.  Several hugs. 
Very thankful I have friends & I'm not going through this alone.  That I have understanding & supportive friends & experiences to learn from.
Another neighbour invited me round & have me pudding.  Thankful for naps & sofas, & being able to laze. 
Husband came home early.
Friend has agreed to support me in a meeting if i need him to.
Reading is ok, edits are useful to think about but not much work is required.
Remembered about change camp & the sessions I'm most interested in are in the middle of the day so i can sleep in & go late & leave early.
Am off the tablets earlier than expected & it's giving me the opportunity to see what I'm like without.

Glad I remembered to write this post today. I have so much to be thankful for.

Friends

Thankful I had a good nap, that the bunnies are happy & healthy, & soft & I got to cuddle big one twice today! That yesterday we identified stroking the bunnies as soothing, good description.

That I got to friend's house ok, & staying local was a good decision, that there was something on the menu for me to eat, & we had a good chat, & a laugh, & some interesting topics came up.  That I've remembered to put aside the book we were talking about so husband can lend it to her.

That the weather & the ground were dry when we went for our walk, & that I got home safely.  That the longer trip out is saved for another day when I'll have no concerns about getting home.  Pleased too to hear that another friend has made a good decision.  & that I remembered the pan on the hob before anything burned, & that I had soup available for dinner.  

& that husband is home now 😍🥰

That work are implementing mental health first aiders.

Space

Thankful I caught my boss this morning & I have started the conversation.  & that I have space to think about it still.  That I found out he's on holiday before he goes.
Thankful that my sore throat has gone, that I went back to sleep.
That I got the bins out early, & neighbour pulled them in.
That I got to enjoy the sea air & watching dogs swimming & made it to my appointment on time.
That husband got a charging cable & we can message.
That I got my soup made, has isolated the cooker issue to the main oven.  Soup is nice & I'll make it again. Cooked for myself twice today!
& that I can go to bed early & it doesn't matter.  I can indulge myself in the things I want to do.

Lunch

Today I am thankful again for being able to lie in, for being able to get up at my leisure, & for friends to chat to.  For being able to drive & get out & meet people.  For lunch, for the experiences I can better empathise with (like a friend who always eats in cafes).  For being able to get a parking space, & having a friend to help me carry the hay, & remembering the hay, & there being no queue in the post office.  & for making a sensible choice at lunch.
For the beach being nearby, & the freedom to nap, & getting home safely.  That the mania & need to nap have passed & now I can get on with my day, & thankful for the foresight to get curry out for tea.  & now I can remember what I want from the corner shop, & I can go & get cash & supplies.

Crystal healing

Thankful I got up in time to clean out the bunnies & see my parents off, & to get to the crystals in good time & for the seat by the radiator.  That I got parked on the appropriate side of the road & stayed dry walking up in the rain.  That friend has prepped teacher that I was fragile.  Thankful too for the different atmosphere & being able to sit back & chill.

Thankful I got the opportunity to do a healing, that a friend will let me practice on her too.  That I have friends to share these interests with. Thankful for the healing I had, & that the meditations were enjoyable, & for rediscovering myself.  I have a well defined sense of fun, & I need to indulge it, that's good to know.  Thankful for the clarity to make some decisions.  & for just a small spend in the shop afterwards 😎

Thankful my parents got home safely & that husband washed the sofa throws while I was out.  & that he was happy to come to the other chippie so I could enjoy my favourite fishcake.  That we got parked right outside, only a short walk in the rain.

Thankful that I had the energy to stay awake all day, that I seem to be getting into better sleep habits.  That I was able to gift a friend a crystal, that I am coping better as I'm reducing the tablets, that I have people to speak to, & for the times I don't need to talk & can just listen. Thankful for the kind of person I am, for the being able to prompt people to talk & be able to distract from my worries, & being able to put them into context.  Thankful for my blogs & being able to feel heard.

Thankful for remembering fun things today, & ideas of where to have fun later in the week.  Thankful even my dad had a go on the bongos this time, & that we get on, that the weekend passed easily and we enjoyed each other's company.

Chopping

Thankful the weather was dry & I got most of the choppings bagged for the tip, plus some of the branches can be dried out & given to a friend.

Thankful I can still have a laugh with friends, & that I am entertained.  Glad that friend is feeling better.

Thankful I remembered to feed the dog

That husband let me lie on him to watch tv, & I enjoyed it.

That I heard back from another friend & she's good to meet next week.

Thankful I have friends to text & meet.

Sleep

Thankful I slept better, for a lie-in with husband off work, for a gradual start to the day.
Remembering to remove my fleecy blanket (& the cushions) off the sofa before the dog arrives.
For lunch, the oven, the fridge, the food.  For Netflix & tv & entertainment.  For comedy shows.

For being able to get up in the morning, being able to see & hear.  Thankful for all the things I take forgranted.

Thankful for my parents & their health, my family & friends & theirs.

Nap time

Thankful I have the day off work so it doesn't matter that I didn't sleep.
Thankful husband took me for a longish walk so I've got today's steps & exercise, & hopefully will be tired out enough to sleep.  Also that the book I wanted to get wasn't in the shop & I'm not tempted by anything else so my no-spend is intact.  That I remembered I had left over soup & had that for lunch.
Thankful that my boss was there when I rang & that we had a little conversation, & that he's being supportive, & that handing in my doctor's note will wait til Monday when husband's back at work.  Also that husband has given me some ideas & I have a vague idea of where to start.
That there isn't too much tidying up to do before my parents arrive tomorrow, & that I still have plenty of nap time.

Beach, talking, walking

Today I am thankful for the lack of alarm clock since husband's off work.  I am thankful for his calm presence & his cuddly nature.  I am pleased that I am safe & cared for.

Thankful too for a friend who took me to the beach, for the chat & the walk, & the bacon butty & drink.  Thankful to the mutual friend who introduced us.  Thankful for the sun, that the weather was dry, for the pub (& toilets!) in the middle of the walk, & the quiet, pleasant beaches we have here.

I am so thankful that I got a doctors appointment, for the opportunity to say what I needed to, to feel heard, for more time off work, for a boss who's easy to deal with in these respects.  That I'm coming off the tablets, that I remember what it was like beforehand.

Thankful that I have this blog, for the mindset that lets me see good.  For the last time I was in the café & overheard someone ask for sausage sandwich so I knew to ask for bacon butties.  For things I take forgranted like being able to drive, & the beach being nearby, & drinking water, & being able to shower, & having food, & healthcare, & a job, a house, husband, friends....

My cosy bed

Thankful for my cosy bed.  When husband left for work I just melted into it & it kept me safe and warm.  It welcomes me for naps & sleep, & resting.
Thankful husband seems extra cuddly at the moment.  He's very accepting of where I'm at & what I'm capable of, & he sent me sweet gifs.
Thankful my friends are understanding & happy to rearrange plans.
I made it out to the shop & back.  The bunnies are happy & enjoying their cabbage.
I got my purse back.
I finally put the towels away.  One of my objectives for the day achieved.
Husband is off tomorrow, no alarm!  Looking forward to a long undisturbed sleep.
Thankful he came in & watched tv with me for a while, that he's happy for me to either talk or not talk.  That he's easy to be with.
Also for a couple of friends who checked in with me today, tis rare to hear from them.
One has done well with the meetups groups we investigated online last time he visited.  I am pleased for him & he sounds happy.