Happy Nik

I had a fabulous day out with a friend, & surprise dinner.  Chose well.
Feeling good, another adventure planned for 2 weeks tomorrow.
A friend is accepting a gift, & another couple of things have new homes.
Deposited a bag of stuff at the charity shop, & have found one that'll likely take the footstool (well they say they take furniture).
Husband has fixed the lounge device with a new one.
Finished the book I was reading

The hutch door was still closed with both bunnies inside so me not bolting it last night didn't matter - massive relief!

Work

• Thankful I caught my boss, 
• that he's acknowledged my maintenance days
• kinda pleased he only had 5 mins so the conversation was efficient
• it was earlier than my agreed start time 
• he saw me having a meeting with someone he'd told me to talk to
• plan seems straight forward & easy!
• reasonably convenient training session next week
• when I put it in my calendar someone else moved a conflicting meeting (so I can attend all the training rather than skipping out early, if I make it in on time for the training).
•  I've remembered a few time sensitive things & can put aside distractions to get on with them (obviously grats are a priority 💖).
• A good laugh
• one of the guys I have good banter with said he'd missed me, & it reminded me about some of the things I enjoy about being there
• It was dry when I wanted to carry a computer to another department
• a missing lead gave me a good excuse to pop into IT, where I had a good laugh & good conversation & reintroduced myself to the IT guy.
• it was dry when I went up there too
• got some progress made on a few work things, I have hope again!  💖
• husband chose well for dinner (taking me out to carvery, very quick)
• the brownies were lush
• caught up with a couple of friends who are rarely active on messenger

friends & warmth

• Thankful I am currently able to choose my days, & that I could stay home today.
• A day to myself, with friends to message
• finished friend's necklace, made it neater, worth the effort of redoing it
• did some of my crystal meditations, the honey calcite is gorgeous, & I can revisit these any time I want
• happy to have time to spend with my crystals
• read some of the book, will likely have it finished for Saturday, have been enjoying it
• Heard the window cleaner & opened the gate so they did the back
• offered them a brew & they accepted
• am pleased even on bad days that I can still be kind & raise a smile
• remembered the right no. of sugars etc.
• Soon perked up, managed to bounce around a little & was cheered up
• glad I can have the heating on whenever I want
• got some glasses washed & wrapped
• couple of bags of stuff ready for the charity shop
• enjoyed dinner with friends
• remembered to take brownies for them
• more plans for soon
• got reading edited & sent, relieved it's gone.
• local paper arrived in time for me to use in the rabbit hutch after I cleaned them out.

Beaches & company

Had a good lunch & walk & talk with a friend yesterday.
Saw some fab little birds
Had an enjoyable evening with a friend.
Slept well, & got up early & got my reading sent to my mentor
Finished a colouring I did for a friend,
Napped & seem ok for crystal club later
Still making baby steps at work, taking more complicated ones, & arranging meetings.
Someone I was expecting to be difficult to deal with was easy & pleasant.

another good mood

I am thankful for time & space. I keep being so inclined.
Thankful my boss made time to speak to me, & is continuing in a gentle, concerned manner.  & I got enough done today.
Thankful to be in a good mood, & for the laugh I had with a friend today.
Thankful for my friends.
& to have shared my new favourite song with a friend.
& that my tired today is normal tired, & I've perked up after a nap.
Husband made me unsolicited hot chocolate, friend is popping in tomorrow.

Not so lazy Sunday

Thankful I get to lie in bed with husband.  Woke feeling well rested (well got up & pottered around & then went back for a nap).  & got myself out in time to walk to friend's house for second lunch.  Had a good (excitable) chat with someone I don't usually have such upbeat conversations with.

The practice session was useful, & friend had got us a real client to treat.
Home via the beach, had a lovely time listening to the waves & got my 10k steps for the day.
Curry with husband was nice.

Thankful for lazy starts to the day, & being able to take it easy, & for being in a good mood today too.  Seems to be more than a fluke!

Thankful friend has taken the step, & it's one more item out of the house. She loved her pyramids.  It was dry when I walked there, & afterwards when I went to the beach, & got there before it was too dark.

Bunnies are happy & eating, & I found some newspaper for their hutch.

I am also (secretly) very thankful that a mate has rearranged plans for Wed. I knew wed evening was busy but hadn't considered that I'm working wed & thurs & a busy wed night is a bad idea.  This way I get plenty of naps if I need them.

Free & friendly

Woke up early, refreshed.  Remembered park run, was up early enough to volunteer.
Bit of social, bit of volunteering, bit of exercise, doing something I believe in...  all good stuff, & all that fresh sea air!
Jogged a little, walked a lot (to get there in nice time).  Some of the park runners are very appreciative.  Phone survived the damp.  Last litre of milk from the shop on the way home.  Husband made me hot chocolate without being asked!

Turned up just in time to hello to a new acquaintance, found the place & got parked outside.
Am thinking of all the things I am thankful for, including being able to come home & get warm after getting soaked, & that I kept my good mood.
Found the bit in the book that made perfect sense to me.  I have found the source of my discontent & now I can properly try to fix it.

Thankful for my friends & family.  For husband cooking & looking after me so well, & being so supportive.  That everyone is well & healthy.

Who needs energy anyway

Thankful husband sleeps through me having the lamp on, reading on bed, getting up etc.  & that lamp & books etc. are easily to hand on the shelves he put up for me.
Thankful to catch a friend who's busy in evenings.
Happy friend has rearranged plans, & that I had the sense to admit the original plan was beyond me.
Glad of my bed, & being off today.
Bonus half hour before friend arrives, more relaxing on the sofa
Made other friend laugh, glad she's in a better mood

Massive relief at having come off the tablets when I did, my liver results were so high, & have come back down massively since so there's no need for concern.
Got a parking space right outside & enjoyed reading my book, & had a little nap before it was time to go.
Cooked lunch for me & a friend.  Success.
& had a little play on a few things at the park.
It's been a fun day.

even bad days

Thankful I got a couple of crystal meditations done & I enjoyed them.
A lie in with husband, found a couple of crystals I thought I'd lost.
Got the doctors appointment I wanted with the doctor I wanted.
Made it to lunch time & had a laugh
Phoned my boss & got to leave early.
Got enough progress made, & some records in order.
No pressure, no obligations
Thankful I got home before I cried, & my bed is lush for crawling into

Perspective

Thankful husband was extra cuddly this morning, & that we got to work ok.  

Spent more time talking to the new girl & she's fun.  She also brought my lunch to the canteen with her.  Husband shared chips & they were really good.  Lunch was a good laugh.

Got a big hug from workmate, & we had a really good laugh, it was obvious she'd missed me.  Picked up from where I'd left off on Monday, & have got plenty of work to carry on with tomorrow.  & it's easy with no pressure.  Got a thank you from someone I didn't expect to.  Calmly accepted some problems that've arisen without getting stressed.  Managed to stay until my agreed temp hometime.

Glad I'm enjoying the decluttering / sorting. & that there's no rush,  It's liberating being able to part with things.  We've even managed to sell some stuff.  Remembered to get hay while husband did the shopping, & he got me milk without being prompted. 

Concerned friends checking up on me. Supportive.  Plenty of support in place.  Started dithering about whether to go to work tomorrow or Friday, & friend texted reminding me she's in work tomorrow & that's why I chose Thursday to be in, & anyway I've got plans with a friend on Friday.  It'll all work out.  I've perked up after my nap.

Domestication

Thankful the neighbour puts the bin out for us, & pulls it back.

That I can sit & watch the frost without needing to be out in it.

Messages with friends, & chance encounters with friends,
& especially for trips out with friends, with the care & support I have.

A lovely snuggle with husband, & general content in our relationship.

That we have heating, & a house, & luxuries, & necessities.

Thankful to be in a good mood, out of bed, & with options but not overwhelming choices.

Also thankful for the millions of things I take forgranted, being able to drive & afford fuel, the generous way work are treating me, having time & space to think, & recover.  Being able to read, & access to all the books I have.  Libraries, doctors (healthcare in general).  That the tests today were successfully completed.

That I remembered a few errands that're now taken care of.

Space

• Thankful that I woke up, that husband did the bunnies for me, & that there was plenty of parking at work.  Also that it doesn't matter that I was late.
• Boss was happy that I turned up
• Got to catch up with workmates, & have a good laugh. & meet the new one (& she has a treats drawer)
• Lunch was fun, as usual, & I managed to remember my login details & get started on an activity.  Also that my brain was working enough for me to get started on some activities & hopefully intercept a mistake.

• Glad too that husband is laid back enough to not be bothered by a few grumps, & that I remembered the chippie was shut & drove him elsewhere.
• & that I've remembered that there's no milk, so off I got to the shop

Time & space

Today I am thankful for sleeping well, energy, & being able to get up healthy & well.
For things I can give away rather than throw out, for the bin being by the door & easy to use, for paper & pens & being able to label areas that are done, & things that're packed.  For clever apps & the inspiration use them.  For friend getting some mojo back & letting me read for her.

Thankful there is space for me to put stuff, so there is no immediate rush to remove it from the house.

For having the time & space to do what I want, & the ability to think of what to do, & things around me that cheer me up.

Beach

thankful friend contacted me & we met up
for PJs & warm house to come home to
for husband making me bacon & dinner, & dinners for the week
& friends to chat with
& washing machine & conveniences, & that friend's present fits perfectly in the box I've got.
& that it stopped raining while I went out to the bunnies,
& some stuff has new homes, & some stuff has been sold via a friend!  & I've actually packed a few things, not everything is being given away.

Rest day

thankful I have today off & I can just rest, & that I convinced myself off the sofa
that I got to wear fluffy clothes & get my parcel, & that they didn't need ID
the pyramids are lush,
I have cleansed the rooms, thankful for my dragon & crystals
thankful husband has put an asda order in so I can just collect him & come home,
managed to switch an uninspiring reading for a better one in the exchange,
figured out how to adjust my chair rather than have a meltdown so I'm really pleased with myself.  Quite happy for that to be my achievement of the day.

Spoke to talking matters, same assessor & have managed to get onto the waiting list for a new location which should be shorter.  Glad I heard the buzz of the phone ringing & answered it.  She says I sound much better for being off the medication.

Back to work

• Thankful about so many things about my working day
• discussion with boss was ok, got the main things I wanted (tomorrow off, only dealing with my building / friends)
• arrived perfectly on time
• introduced the WAP concept & started that discussion
• got through all my emails (guessed the correct number range), & outstanding documents
• got home just in time for my nap
• Lunch was a good laugh, & I ate well, lunch with friends
• Temperature in building was ok, & new hoodie was perfect
• catching up on crystal meditations & enjoying them
• husband home!  tea was nice, 
• remembered to get cash, & a treat for the bunnies

Excitement

• Thankful that I got to
• the tip, clearing a bag that was in the way & taking a little more from the garden
• the health food shop, got my stones from yesterday
• tourmaline wants to be a necklace 
• very pleased I got it finished to wear tomorrow
• home in time for start of service slot
• Pilates
• a good conversation with someone I've not chatted with before
• stated my preference for crystal day
• Friend called round with flowers for me
• Boiler service done in time for me to have a nap then go to Pilates
• Remembered the potatoes, will have them tomorrow
• Am cautiously excited about going back to work, probably more excited than anxious, & am sure it'll be ok
• New pyramids ordered & posted!
• Friend's back seems much better these days

Friends & doctors

• Thankful I got the flu jab through work, that there was no-one around, & that I had a quick chat with the nurse about my return, she approved & documented the revised proposed return to work.  That I was in & out without crying.
• A friend messaged me to invite to dessert, thankful she made contact, & that it was sufficient motivation, there was something I liked the look of & really liked. We had a really good laugh, baby is ok, friend is good...
• Being able to get doctors appointments.  Saw a nice doctor & got to tell my story sensibly.  She authorised the phased return, & we had a reasonable chat. Very pleased to be off the tablets, & getting my brain back.
• Husband sent some sweet messages
• Chatting with friends, including reminding me where some of books were
• When I was cold & wet I had a dry, warm, safe house to come in to.
• remembered who the pet pyramid would be perfect for & friend is going to send me some pictures,
• remembered heating guy will need access to radiators & boiler while I have time to clear the way
• husband left me tasty food, so I can easily eat well while he's gone

Funday Monday

Glad I got well cuddled by husband before he left, & I was calm after he'd gone.
Crystal self healing helped me realise something, & conversation with friend helped it properly establish.
Got a catchup with a neighbour & she carried the parcel round for me
Day worked out well, timing's were ok
Lots of fun & decluttering

Crystal course

• Thankful I was awake early & got up.
• picked up friend on time
• got the seat I wanted 
• Thankful I remembered all I need, 
• pyramid was for friend,
• glad I took Oscar, used for the meditation
• didn't buy anything afterwards
• Recognised when I needed to escape, 
• thankful it was dry & I can walk in my boots
• plenty of time remaining for lunch & the cake was really good
• Remembered massage, got there in time
• Husband finished the shed

Yay me

Got a convenient doctors appointment organised,
First Christmas present wrapped
Cancelled going out tonight (friend was fine with that)
Remembered to suggest meeting later on Monday
Husband has started on the shed
Old rabbit hutch & run have been rehomed
Bread machine came clean

Friends & free time

Very thankful I discovered the bit of plastic in my new socks (with my hands as I was hanging them rather than when I was wearing them).

Christmas meal is at a good time, & there's something on the menu I like, husband has take care of our bookings.

That when I grazed the post the car wasn't damaged & I got out of friend's drive without hitting the car opposite. & I got to collect husband from work.  Petrol station was empty.

Soap brillo pads & me did an amazing job & I degreased a few things.
Husband remembered milk for me.

Catch up with a friend has helped cement some ideas.  Caught up (quick hellos) with quite a few friends today.

Miracles & manifesting pyramid is working it's magic.  Friend gifted it to me.  Plans have come together beautifully for Monday.

No ordinary Thursday

• I got a choice of parking spaces right where I needed to be
• Got to reception in good time
• Doctor requested a full blood set, including the hormones
• Friend was there and we had a fab chat, & she had some wonderful new pyramids
• so glad for my emergency £20
• left on time for the appointment
• got there right on time & there was a space outside
• the experience was interesting & therapeutic
• Some fab boots in the charity shop as I walked past
• my size, meant for me ;-)
• Awake to collect husband
• Reply from boss
• what I wanted to hear
• The bacon husband cooked was spot on
• he remembered to share the ice-cream
• showing GP app to friend I noticed there was an appointment booked for tomorrow (that I neither requested nor knew about, I think it was an error from speaking to reception this morning).  Cancelled it & it's showing on the system as available now - phew.

Early days

• I got my fibit synced, via updating the app.  There's now a sleep score (based on sleep duration, quality, & restlessness).  Am looking forward to collecting the data!
• Am thinking the dodow works well, the challenge is to fall asleep before the thoughts start up again
• Looks like good news is imminent.
• Cancelled lunch means I have the opportunity to declutter a little, & take stuff to the charity shop
• Am feeling good today, & made myself a lovely grid.  Enhanced friend's grid & she is happy with it.
• The "well reasoned" suggestion I made is going down well with other members

Therapies

• Got to see friend & her baby, lovely catching up
• found my way to counselling, enjoyed the session & found it useful,
• realised I am looking forward to going back to work in some ways, 
• remembered some of the things I like / appreciate about my workplace / job
• beach, listening to the waves, carpark was quite empty when I returned to it, 
• tried out a new cafe & had an enjoyable time with a cup of hot chocolate
• had a lovely chat & treatment with friend
• she's sorted out my neck & back / shoulder
• she was so distracted by the crystal heart that she didn't I'd left her extra money 
• chats with friends
• one friend who rarely initiates conversation did so tonight
• husband is home 😍

Health

• Thankful I got to the crystal shop & she had the stone I wanted, I got the last one.  Was quite restrained & didn't buy too many.  Remembered the names of the cards I was tempted by so I can research them.
• Got to call in to a local beach & enjoy listening to the waves, in between showers
• got safely out & back & had time for a nap before collecting husband
• Friend I'm meeting later in the week is enjoying a book I didn't get into so she's happy to keep it.  I might take her a couple more from my collection to see if she wants them.
• She's going to lend me a couple more sets of cards to see if I like them.
• She's in a better situation now.  Pleased for her
• Got some lovely feedback on my reading, & made what I thought was a well reasoned suggestion on another thread,
• Got to collect husband on time,
• got a quick chat & hug from a friend after a chance meeting
• husband made me hot chocolate before he left, & I got a snuggle on the sofa watching tv
• Am getting over the side effects of the tablets, & am happier being off them, reassured it was the right choice
• husband agrees I'm doing the right thing, in the best way
• Found a plant-based food challenge to try, is perfectly timed with wanting to cook healthy, wholesome meals & cut out the take-aways.
• Thankful for friends being available to message & for mutual support.

my heart overflows

• Thankful for some conversations that I've had tonight.
• that I have friends to take the time to check up on me,
• send me interesting links
• help me in practical ways
• suggestion for a new blog
• Thankful I've remembered my grats
• that I enjoy doing them.
• that there is plenty for me to be thankful for
• Thankful I took my mentor's comments without feeling (too) defensive / criticised,
• that I included her thoughts,
• that the querent has replied & is happy with her reading
• also for another conversation we've been having
• That even though I've stayed up later than intended, I have plenty of time to sleep in tomorrow,
• bed is comfortable, 
• I seem to be sleeping better
• am enjoying seeing the fitbit sleep data
• I remembered the corn on the cob in time for us to eat it tonight
• very thankful I didn't discover it mouldy in the microwave 😆
• husband made lovely dinner & it was ready for me coming back from yoga
• Thankful I got fleecy material & have a new simple (hopefully quick) project for the next couple of days.
• Thankful that I'm ok after my hard stop of the tablets
• that I discussed it with the doctor & came off them,
• grateful for the experience, & giving them a chance, & for a better understanding of what people go through
• that husband is so fantastic & understanding,

Books & trees

• Thankful the trees are trimmed, & all is done, also that the neighbour behind came out to say how happy she was about it, & gave me some mint for the bunnies.  The bunnies soon recovered from sulking from the noise, too nosy not to be interested in the mint!
• Happy husband came to the woods, & it was great watching a kid jumping in the puddles.  Kid was so happy.  Also that the café was open, & someone ahead of us tried the door so we knew that.  My bacon was lovely.
• Husband's just made me hot chocolate & I've hung his washing, done my one item of housework for today - a new habit streak.
• Having an interesting conversation with a friend.  Ideas are more fun shared.  Very thankful I have friends to share with.
• Also glad no real ill effects from skipping today's tablet, a headache that I may've had anyway.
• Found another couple of bookmarks in books I'm ready to donate.

Doctors went well

• Thankful that husband worked from home, a lie in for me.
• Thankful that it was only spitting when I set off for the doctors, that when I got lost I still was able to run a bit & arrive on time.  & that she was running late so I had time to recover. 
• Thankful that I got this doctor, I like her.  She even asked if there was anything else, something that I was perhaps reluctant to say.  There wasn't but I found it a nice touch that she asked.
• she agreed to the blood tests I wanted & I got booked in for them, hopefully to get the results before I go back to work,
• thankful that I can come off the tablets, & that I feel good about that
• & that I remembered to email my boss while I still knew what to say
• Thankful that my reading request came in early, it was easy, & it's gone to my mentor now.
• Thankful that I replied to a conversation I started, & made it into a good - bad - good sandwich.  I remembered a book he'd recommended & said I'd enjoyed it.
• Thankful for friends to chat with to help me think things through
• thankful that husband took me walkies, hopefully the start of re-establishing that habit.
• & I ate fruit & veg today