Holidays

Thankful I remembered to take my tablets early, 

that I got husband to the shop for supplies while I'm gone.

That I checked the oil & remembered to top up the screen wash,

That he got snacks for lunch & fed me so I didn't turn murderous

That I'm packed & ready to go, including washing the spare bedding & bringing it in dry.

That I have a spare mouth guard - one packed to take & one that stays here so it doesn't matter if I leave the packed one in England

That I did well in the computer game I'm playing, finally got to the end

That I've remembered grats & am ready for bed early, 

That I've been relatively calm most of the day

& husband watched 2 episodes with tea so we got the show finished.

Sleep

Thankful for the NHS & for how good our doctors is.  For the surgery having a CPN & me being able to get an appointment with her.  For getting my medication sorted - for how easy that is now.

For friend who runs Pilates classes, for the twice weekly classes now.  For having the accessories, for the one a that were delivered & having access to shops to get the others.

For contingency plans. For friends.  For having transport & the freedom to come back.  

For being online & having ways of getting in touch.  For phone and the internet.  

For the reiki & crystal healing,  for having had access to teachers & coursemates.  For loving learning.  For information.  For all the books i have & have access to. 

For my cosy bed & that it's quiet our side so I can sleep with the window open & listen to the wind & rain as I fall asleep.

Time

Thankful for being able to have a lie-in, & for getting the assessment finished.

For a fab reading I got, and for an easy exchange.

That I got to the cafe to meet the others, & enjoyed my milkshake, that we had a good laugh & moved to a bigger table.  For the group & having friends.

For husband being sweet & caring.

For having the house, & car, & plenty.

For remembering to go to the cash point.  

For having plenty of time

walks & talks

Thankful I got the ferry back booked, & the paperwork for bunny sorted out.  

That friend was on time at lunch & we had a good chat.

That it stayed dry while I was out, & my leg recovered in time for the evening walk.

For husband ordering Chinese for me & it arriving really quickly.

That going to the parcel motel first meant that I didn't have to go to the second shop

That I didn't get a slush - I didn't like the ones husband had.

Parcel has finally arrived with friend.

Work & volunteering

Thankful I remembered to bring the washing in before the rain, that husband changed his mind about plans so I had time to join Pilates,
That contracting seems to be a feasible option, & there are agencies who'd put me forward when I'm ready.
That a friend has paid my DBS fee for me, & I got what I needed submitted for the garda vetting.  That the printer & scanner is easy to use.  
For the tablet so I can get online while I'm away.  For still having the house & wifi etc. at home.

For hobbies that I enjoy like the stitching & reading.  For having the car & being able to drive.

For the luxury of time, of being able to lie in bed & read.  For the crystals I have, & the room in the house.  For improving at pilates & being able to beast it tonight, for the 2 sessions a week.

Walkies

Thankful we got home safely, that we had a good weekend.

That it was dry & someone suggested a walk, found parking at the park & had an enjoyable wander

For more opportunity to process what went on at work, & to put my work into context.

Husband got me eclairs as a treat

That I found my threads

Weekend

Thankful I remembered my chargers & teeth stuff.

That I've got the extra pillows.

That I stayed home and didn't get caught in the rain.

That they got me juice I like.

That Friend drove us to supermarket so I got a ride 

That I'm  calmer & can sit for most of a weekend.

Outside

Thankful that I remembered grats yesterday, & that I checked my email & replied straight away.  Happy to be able to help a contact that usually helps me.

That people came for lunch & we switched to a nicer table.  That we had a little walk after, that I got my 10k steps & found another nice little green.

Got most of the way home before the rain started, so didn't get very wet.

Checked in advance so have money for the tunnel.

For conversations with friends

Energised

Am thankful I'm feeling better.

I enjoyed reading a book that was available today & being able to browse & request more.

That I'm done with the computer game I was playing & have freed up the time for other things.

That I reconnected with a colleague & things are better for him now.  & for a chat I had with a workmate - glad That I was able to leave work.  

For remembering Pilates & getting home in time after shopping.  For the walk after  being cancelled so I could enjoy tea & a show with husband.  That I chose well, his original suggestion probably wasn't as nice (cheese sauce rather than grated cheese).

Thankful for the boots sale & for husband finding me some fab boots & ordering them.  Thankful they had my size, & by waiting  I found an even better pair than the ones I originally liked.

For husband, for having a house & a fab life.  For the internet & being able to keep in touch with friends.  For the borrowing service from the library.  For being able to renew all my books online so there's no rush to return them.  For my crystals, and hobbies & having time to indulge myself in things I enjoy.  

For my bed, my warm cosy inviting bed.  For being able to stay up late & sleeping late. For the gift of health.  That my mum is cheered up since yesterday & that she had a chat with my brother.

For husband making me hot chocolate, & for him doing the shopping & being happy to finish off while I waited in the car.  That he is healthy & happy too.

Energy

Thankful I feel good today.  That I have enough tablets for now.  That husband cooked yummy dinner.  For his care & concern - for him looking after me so well. 

That I got an easy parking space at the garage.  That I can drive & have a car & am able to go places.  That restrictions are less severe & the shops i want are open.  That's queues are reducing.

That the Reiki flows readily & I am happy.  To friend for doing my attunement.  That someone I'm friendly with is prepared to give the crystal healing a go.

For being excited about a job, for a positive, encouraging chat with an agent.

For being happy.  That all.is well.  That I picked up a reading from the exchange and enjoyed doing it.  that I got a reading via the Facebook group.  

Friends

Thankful for my friends, for having people to talk with, for being able to go away for the weekend with husband, for plans working out.  For having a network.

that I've figured out how to turn off whatsapp notifications

For getting excited about a job application, & being able to think back over the fab stuff I've done at work over the years.  With better boundaries & better support I'll be amazing, & I know not to make the same mistakes again.  Thankful for the opportunities I've been given (& taken) over my career.  Glad there are jobs for me to apply for, with no pressure to get a job,

Thankful for the things I enjoy, that I'm making good progress on a sudoku I'm doing - my brain still works!  For having the motivation to work through the volunteer training, & that I only got few "go back" instructions on my assessment, & that I passed it!  It was reviewed really quickly.  

For getting a mini stitching project finished & still having the dragon to keep me occupied. 

That I drive round the block & then there was a space at the garage.  The car tyre seems fine now.

For having a good sleep, & waking up refreshed.

 

Resources

Thankful for the internet & credit cards, for having the ability & means to book the ferry.  That my dad booked in the car for its service & MOT & for text confirmation from the garage.  

For friends looking forward to meeting up with me.

That we went to a new supermarket & it's much better than our current one so we'll be going back there.  That masks aren't mandatory yet, & I was allowed in.  That I remembered milk & bread, & we got a nice cake.

That I remembered Pilates & beasted it.  For husband getting me the mat, & that there's enough room for me to do the exercises, & for having the fan.  

For being made an admin so I can plan meetups, & for the organiser who's RSVPd to the cafe trip so I don't run the risk of being there alone.

My latest cross-stitch is coming along nicely.

Husband cleared most of the cardboard pile into the recycling bin, & I've got most of the tree trimmings into the compost.

For all my friends & family being safe & well.

Social

Thankful husband came to the social with me, that we got parked easily, & got seats.

That I got out for a walk with some of the others, & got parked again, & parked there easily.  That they were happy to come to the forest park, & the last loop was open.  That the weather was good & we had fun on the play area & gym.  

That Sunday parking is free.
That I chose chicken over ice- cream, & husband saved chocolate for me.

That the washer finished in time for me to hang washing before we went out, & that it was dry when I came back.

That I can take the bunny on the ferry - easy.

That the car seats dried.

Day out

Thankful I found somewhere to stop to check the tyre, that the warning went off eventually.  That I thought to get it booked in for service & MOT when I'm back.

That I have a good car & can drive, & that the roads were clear, that I managed to pull out where I wanted to.  That the end of the road was wide enough for a 3 point turn.  

That it only rained in on the back seats so we sat on dry seats.

That we still went out for the day, that we had a little wander round & I found us somewhere for lunch before I got too grumpy.  That someone vacated a space just as I was wanting one. That we enjoyed the food.  & next time we know there're a few places we can go to.

That I can take the bunny on the ferry.  That I have friends to meet up with when I go back over.  That everything in the house is waiting for me, & I have what I need to live there in comfort.

That I got a cheap phone, & collected husband's new mask at the same time, & that it fits well.

Thankful that all is well.  & that I am looking forward to seeing my friends, & my parents.  

That husband is so calm & sweet, & when he went shopping he got my favourite dessert.

Feeling better

Thankful I remembered mentoring in time to send the invite, & that I extended the session.

That I've looked into ferries & my insurance,

that I'm feeling better,

That I thought to ask about places to go for our trip out tomorrow,

That I enjoy mentoring & feel better afterwards, & that I've got some useful insights, & a useful analogy.

That I remembered stretching class tonight,

thankful for friends to chat with, & make plans with - for being excited about going back to meet them.

Sleepy

Am thankful for living on a quiet road so we can have the window open overnight to let the breeze in, that  I managed to go back to sleep after I got up.  That I can stay up for half the night if I want.  That husband can support me, & there's no rush for me to get a job.

For being able to lie-in in the mornings & having more sleep.  That I got husband to work on time, & found my way back to collect him.  That they're putting in pavement for the whole way so he'll be able to walk to work safely.

That the higher dose of tablets is working & quickly.
That straps friend sent me arrived

That we got back from shopping in plenty of time for Pilates, & husband got me nice bread & remembered to get me a pencil

the rabbit hutch has been delivered.

thankful we have masks & I have a sewing kit & finally sorted the elastic on husbands.

Healthcare

Thankful for the care & support I had in England

that I got medication that works for me.

For a furnished house, remembering to do my washing, & that it was sunny while it was out, & I brought it in dry

For the boiler service & the heating timer being fixed 

for meetup & being able to meet new people, for building friendships

for husband being sweet & reliable

for friends talking sense 

for feeling better

for husband unblocking the shower drain so the water doesn't build up in 

for enjoying the cross stitch

Abundance

Thankful I went to the park yesterday when it was dry.

Thankful for friends to chat with, & share with,

For being able to decide to meet the cinema crowd for pre-show cuppa, being able to think quick enough to suggest that.
Thankful I've been accepted onto the training, & it's started.

For meetup, & being able to meet new people

Thankful for being able to take it easy and enjoy my time without pressure, 

Thankful we have plenty, a house to live in, clean clothes & dishes, & furniture & entertainment.

That I have the car & can drive, comfortable & reliable car.

Outside

Am thankful the woods are nearby, & that I can drive & easily take myself off.  That the car park was empty when I arrived, free parking, & the weather was cool & dry.  That it was cool & dry when I was waiting for husband to come back to the car with the keys.  & I finally remembered to post friend her necklace.

That the exercise machines were empty & I had a reasonable go on them.  That I got home in time for Pilates, & managed the new weights well.  That it'll be online for a good while yet, & is sticking to Thursdays.

For being in a better mood.

For my parents minding the bunny, & some of our stuff.  For remembering to put the bin out.  For friends to chat with.

For job opportunities & the skills & experience I have.

For remembering to submit an application this morning, & friend reminding me.

Hobbies

1. Thankful for the dragon cross stitch that has kept me entertained throughout lockdown. & that I'm nearly finished it, & it looks good.
2. Thankful for my kindle, for easy access to books, that husband got me a small one that fits into my hand more easily than his did.
3. That I didn't go on the walk, it was long & chaotic, even though it looked fun.
4. For husband cooking, & for the treats he gets for me, the hot chocolate & eating stash in the cupboard
5. For friends, easy ways to catch up & share info
6. For jobs sites, ease of access to info, for progress that it's no longer a case of trawling through newspaper job supplements.  Thankful for the memory of doing that so I can appreciate online listings.
7. that I found a job to apply for & have remembered how awesome I am in the process of revising my cv.
8. That I was brave enough to ask friend if he wanted a crystal healing & that I am getting better at asking.
9. For a friend who's proof reading my application
10. for being able to stay up late, & sleep in late, for my cosy bed, & safe house, & husband.  For all that I have.

Learning

Glad I got up early, that the interview was over quickly, & the things I failed on are things I don't need to be concerned about - I didn't enjoy the experience enough to want to do it as a job (which is also good to know).

I had a video call with a friend, & I just don't smile through things like that because I'm concentrating on what's being said, & their face rather than looking at mine & checking I'm smiling.

I'm also glad I photographed the second feedback because I was kicked from the room almost straight away.  Am glad for the experience & to know that company's not for me.

Thankful that I didn't unpick my stitching when I thought it was wrong because it wasn't, I was just looking at the wrong bit of the pattern.  Glad I thought to colour the pattern in as I've been stitching because it's so much easier than counting each time.

Thankful I've got loads of hobbies to cheer me up / keep me entertained, & that I've rearranged the sofa cushions.  So very glad that we have a large enough house that when I'm done sitting on the sofa I have plenty of other places to be, & that having a headset means I can now have video calls on the pc rather than having to find a way to hold or prop the phone up.  & of the reminder of what it was like when we first arrived & were self-isolating.  Am thankful I'm not a sitting on the sofa kind of person.  

Friend has a suggestion for how to find people for practice treatments, I've posted in the crystal group to see if there's anyone nearby.

Glad I got my necklace done, it's a lovely crystal I've incorporated.  Thankful to friend who taught me how to do this.

Glad they're enjoying the tv show I recommended, & that I was able to sit with them as long as I did.  Very glad of my cosy bed, & being able to snuggle with husband.

Friends

Friend offered to help with my interview prep.  Feeling calmer now.  Can hang a sheet over door & attach inside wardrobe.

Husband found a screen (partition) in stock 

locally & ordered it.  

Found an interesting job that I'll apply for.   Is good to see jobs coming online.

 Updated my LinkedIn profile, there's an 

"open to work" identifier now.  & husband helped me take a better photo. 

Friend arrived safely.  I have a number to.phone for my pps no.   Another friend will make me an admin on her site if I'd like so I can do daily draws.

 

My leg feels ok today.  It was sunny & the towels dried.

Exercise

Remembered Pilates, & it was good.   Used my spiky balls.

Made it out for the walk too, & it was good to have a chat & explore somewhere new

Glad I ate before I went out

Got pillows so we have a fully functional spare room now.

The fruit pavlova is yummy

I got additional feedback on my reading, querent is very happy with it.

Husband came to the park with me, am really glad we went, & we had a little walk & I've found the outdoor gym area.

Very thankful that I'm back to my usual self after yesterday.

Off day

pleased I got away before the tv van arrived,

that I was on time to meet friend & was ok in cafe, enjoyed my hot chocolate

glad the toilets were open & I went before we left

that husband got me nice bread & let me have the last eclair

that I can have off days & take it easy

that there's no rush for me to get a job / start work

that my spiky balls for Pilates have arrived

Fun

Thankful for making arrangements with friends, for people to meet up with.

That present for neighbour has arrived, & she liked it

That husband did some exercise with me

For having hobbies & time, & things around me that I enjoy

That I started friend's necklace & it's neat.  That the blue goes well with the green.

Meeting in a cafe near the thread shop so I can call in & see what there is,

Necklace

Present arrived from friend, I thought I'd missed out on the necklace, it's even nicer up close.

Husband played the new game with me, it's fun & will be better now we can play without the tutorial

so thankful I have options other than the sofa, & that I don't spend much time on it.

TV is arriving this week, before husband's friend arrives

Got accepted as a crisis volunteer

Found a few useful resources

It stayed dry while the washing was out

Friends

• A friend rang & we had a really good conversation
• thankful for my friends,
• for people to talk with who appreciate my ideas & insight
• that I chose well with the Chinese,
• thankful for the jigsaws husband's doing with me, 
• & for my dad teaching us how to do jigsaws when I was a kid, 
• thankful for all the things I know how to do, 
• & for the ability to learn, 
• & try (& fail).  
• & for realising that failing is an important part of learning & succeeding.
• for the confidence to try new things
• for learning to be gentle with myself and being able to talk myself round
• for the ability & opportunity to make new friends

Household

I got all the lawn mowed before the rain, & figured out how to raise the blade, height 2 looks good.

All the mowings fitted into the compost bin.

& that we have a compost bin that gets emptied

husband's thinking of switching to filtered water to reduce our recycling waste, then hopefully we can start getting some of the cardboard into the recycling bin

Husband is cooking steak for dinner!

Thankful I checked my balance & moved money in before I ran out!

thankful for web chat rather than having to phone, & for cordless phones & smart phones.

& that I've got my bank account address changed painlessly.

that my cup cover fits the large cup

daily life

Pleased friend phoned because I'd forgotten to ring him, & better he ring me than sulk.

Managed to fix my mask, had sufficient elastic

Husband found me elastic for his,

remembered to get what I needed & posted birthday present

client liked the reading & other reader's comments were supportive

husband was free when the meat arrived

glad friend slept well at my house

remembered to phone my mum, she's entertained by my bunny

managed to get trail boots & they fit

remembered to take mail & drop it off

husband has sorted spotify out for us

Friends

• thankful to have a cuppa & a chat with a new friend, 
• & to be able to share some of my favourite comedy sketches & have a laugh,
• that she's agreed to be a case study for my crystal healing
• very thankful baby's temperature went down
• she's encouraging me to go with the Reiki / crystal healing
• that I found the house ok, & somewhere safe to turn round each time.
• to friend / for friend for checking on the house, & that the house is ok
• that we finally managed to get him connected to the wifi
• things I posted arrived ok
• next lot is ready to send
• that I got home in time for Pilates & it was a good session
• that I replied to mentee
• that someone replied positively to my reading, & I got good feedback

Hobbies

Thankful I was awake early & got up with husband, it makes me feel productive and virtuous.  Like I can tackle anything!

Thankful that there is food in the kitchen & safe drinking water from the taps, 

thankful that I have plenty, & all that I need.

thankful it's raining, I'm enjoying the cooler weather & I'm happy staying in doing rainy day activities.

thankful I tried the "white" scratching pattern out of curiosity & it has a wonderful rainbow of colours

that I've tried sitting around all day playing computer games & know it's not for me so there's no need for me to feel jealous of husband doing so.