Thankful that I got up early enough to do what I needed to & get to work in time for my meetings.
That a couple of meetings have closed issues I was working on, & I finally managed to email the boss a list of what I'm currently working on.
That I held my temper with someone I was getting irritated with.
That I had a laugh with workmates, I am thankful for the team I'm in & that they are friendly & fun. That we have a walk at lunch & get out for the air & exercise. That we have a canteen that sells food & I liked the food today.
That there are some really nice houses available in our price range, & in reasonable areas for getting to work. The house we're most interested in has a virtual tour & it looks like viewings are back on.
Thankful to be able to read in bed snuggling husband, for having instant downloads from the library and an interesting selection. That a grief book was available & timely after the therapy session.
That friends were available to respond to messages & for the conversations we have.
That I got through to the doctors in a reasonable time, & my phone sound was on so we heard it when it rang, & the phone call today means I don't need to factor it into workplans next week. That I'm good to continue on my current course for the next few months. That he rang this morning when I was home.
That husband cooked lunch, & he got me soup. That he shared the macaroni cheese with me & half is a much more sensible portion.
That I've enjoyed browsing the tarot challenge group.
For it being dry for the drive & visit out, am glad we can travel further & there are free places to visit. That I didn't travel as far as intended because I was so tired after my walk. Thankful to have the day off for the lie in, lazy morning, & the chance to get out, & then nap.
Thankful I got a payrise, it shows I'm valued at work. My boss has done a good job reassuring me.
That I had a fun chat with one of the guys I'm getting friendly with, & it cheered me up.
That we got what we needed to set up workstations at home (desks, chairs, my mouse mat & footrest) easily, & that I got to tell workmate who's talking about buying a desk.
That I remembered the tabi chat & was in the mood for it tonight.
That husband made me hot chocolate & remembered my requests from the supermarket.
That I got a chore task finished, & a document written & co-author was pleased with it.
That I'm enjoying my cross stitch,
Thankful that I had an easy day at work, that I got a boring task finished, & had a good idea that the boss likes.
I finished work in time for Pilates, & it was a good session.
That I remembered to pay for tomorrow's therapy session, & remembered to put my name in it this time.
That it's been a lovely day, & husband came for a walk at lunch.
That I am in a good mood these days, & can still do my job. That I am world better than I was when I was off sick.
Thankful for being awake to read in bed, & that husband rolled over & put his arm around me.
That it was quiet at the woods when I got there, so parking was easy & I had a conversation with another visitor. & it remained quiet as I walked around, glad it was sunny so I could enjoy sitting listening / reading for my recovery breaks.
That a friend has just started making cards & I can support her by getting her to do my mum's birthday card, saving me a trip (which I haven't managed in over a week). Also finally can send cousin a card for her new baby.
That husband made a lovely dinner, & he chopped up the melon for me so we had that too.
For having hobbies that I enjoy, that can be done either lying in bed or lying on the sofa, for low energy days.
Reading in bed with husband's arm round me, my favourite way to start the day. Thankful to have a warm cosy bed, & sweet husband, & for books to enjoy reading.
That I got parked at the woods, & that they were quiet. That I'd taken a fleece & was glad of it in the shade.
My talk powerpoint is created, & I have the outline written & a friend is happy to be my practice audience.
That husband came for a walk & I've got 15k steps today.
That it was sunny & most of the washing that was outside dried.
Husband chopped up melon for me, & it's really sweet & ripe.
Thankful that I enjoy the dandelions, they're cheerful & no effort. & I saw a bee on one of them as I was sat out reading my book. That the weather was nice, & it was good sitting out.
That the bunny wasn't bothered by the noise of the lawnmower - it's the first time I've done the back since I brought her here.
That I've enjoyed messaging friends tonight, including someone I rarely message who thanked me & said they'd enjoyed the conversation.
That lunch timings worked out, & the walk was a good laugh, that I have my 10k steps. That I got a bottle of juice at lunch so I had it to drink while I was waiting for husband in the supermarket carpark. That restrictions have lifted a little so we can go to his favourite supermarket again.
When I feeling a bit glum, husband made me a hot chocolate, he rarely makes a fuss about doing it, & sometimes makes it as a surprise without being asked.
That we had a good chat about houses & areas with a team mate & the boss.
That I found a cross stitch kit to order & it'll be here on Sunday, that I checked the reviews for a couple I liked & they're printed not counted so I didn't order something I'd be disappointed with.
Thankful that the antsy feeling fades through the day, that I had yesterday off & the energy to get through today.
That my boss is happy for me to have Wednesdays off, & that we have a way forward to improve communication with the dept we support. That he came to the team meeting & I got to have a decent conversation about my projects. That he emailed appreciation about something I'd flagged & managed to get me an answer.
That it's been so long since I was anxious that I've forgotten what that's like - mostly. And I'm glad to be doing better now, & that I spoke to the doctor & got the extra tablets. Thankful to have been able to register with a doctor & get appointments.
That I caught up with a friend at lunch time & enjoyed chatting with him. That the wi-fi reaches the garden so I sat out in the sun watching the bunny. That I've been blessed with a social week with friends.
That husband cut up the melon & put it in the fridge for me, & he made me hot chocolate. That he looks after me well.
Thankful I went to get myself a drink & realised the bunny was still out, & so now she's away. That I remembered my grats too.
That the group seem interested in me giving a tarot talk so that's good, & I got to choose Tues or Wed, & Wed is better.
That it was nice weather at the woods, & I enjoyed reading my book & listening to the birds, & I got to rest well in between bits of the walk.
That I had the day off so I could have a long lie in.
Husband didn't need a lift to work after all.
That I got to collect my plants, & had a pleasant chat.
Thankful that there was a chair for me when I got to work, & that I remembered about the discussion I'd agreed to (but forgotten about). & that husband came for a walk with us at lunch & that I enjoyed the potatoes.
That the team meeting was fun, & I like my team. & that I managed to get a good bit done on the document I'm supposed to be updating.
That the urgent thing came through & mentor buddy was available for a call so we got it done.
That I got to speak to friend after therapy & talk through it a little, & that I helped her cheer up. That she appreciated the Reiki I sent her this morning.
That husband made me hot chocolate, & that I resisted take away & made myself omelette - that we had cheese & eggs in the fridge.
That book arrived to friend.
That I have tomorrow off, am looking forward to my recovery day, & collecting plants from a friend.
Thankful to have slept well & be up early for work, that I was able to borrow a laptop and that our part today worked.
That I sorted out new team mate's request form for her, & finally managed to collect my paperwork, having someone for the walk was fun.
Made it home in time for Pilates, and enjoyed the session, & husband ordered tea for us.
Enjoyed doing one the courses I'm signed up for, & got 2 module assignments submitted.
That I got to ask about the area husband & I are considering a house in, & workmate said it's a nice one. That husband's coming to site with me tomorrow and has agreed to have a small lunch so he can join us for the walk.
Thankful that my friend rang & we had a good chat, & that she's ok.
That I slept well & enjoyed reading with husband's arm around me, & telling friend about my dream helped me remember it.
That I got up & got to the woods before it got busy, & I got onto the swing, & my favourite exercise machine - & this time I was able to take a photo of it. Friend IDd flowers for me. That going to the woods early means I get a reasonable step count in even being lazy for the rest of the day.
I remembered to go for husband's refills although I was too early for the shop, so I went back later - good to show him I make some effort.
That we found a new show to watch, & that when I got tired I could lie on the bed & do low energy activities like the scratch mandala.
That I remembered my washing was in the machine & got to hang it to dry.
Thankful I woke up without a headache, & that I enjoyed reading in bed with husband's arm around me.
That I got to the woods & onto the swing, & walked barefoot on the grass, & that there was no-one around to see that. That I left because of the chatter starting which meant I was home before I was too tired to drive. & I had a quick play on the sideways exercise.
That it was dry and pleasant at the woods.
That I saw the text from my boss & replied. That I'm feeling better, & am reassured about being ok at work.
That I got to catch up with a friend.
That husband remembered to get me apple pie when he ordered dinner, that he automatically takes care of the cooking.
Thankful husband was just getting up as the postie rang so he got my books for me.
That he walked round to collect my prescriptions, & did some shopping while he was out.
That me having the tv on while he works doesn't distract him, & I enjoyed the sofa day, & having the variety between sofa & bed. Also for the fluffy PJs he got me, & being cosy inside them.
That I can text my boss to tell him I'm off & replied straight away so I knew he'd got the message.
For having ice-cream in the fridge, & that I took husband shopping yesterday so there was no need for me to do anything today.
My headache is gone.
I've spent the day chatting with friends on messenger, thankful for the ways to keep in touch, & for having friends.
Thankful that I figured out how to contact the therapist, & that I got through at the right time. That the verge mowing wasn't til after we'd finished. That the session was interested & less scary than I imagined, & I've agreed to a few sessions to see how it goes.
That I had enough energy to take husband to the supermarket & I enjoyed reading my book during the wait.
That my boss is understanding & team mates covered my work so I could be off without concern.
That I've been catching up with friends by text, & enjoying chatting with them, & have a couple of conversations booked for the weekend.
That someone I was getting friendly with has some aloe plants for me.
Thankful that I went downstairs for water & remembered the bunny was still out, & that I've got her put away now.
That I have the freedom to go to the woods on the way home, & enjoyed just sitting for a few minutes listening to the birds.
That I'd taken my phone off silent so I heard when the boss rang, & I was able to answer his questions and show that I had done my job well, pre-empting next steps and providing all the info that would be requested. That team mate had recommended I tell the boss what was happening so I'd been keeping him in the loop. That boss was available when I'd gone up to the office so I got to chat with him & he escalated my support request & managed to get a reply.
That this morning as I was starting to get agitated and thinking that my calm was only a thin layer, I was able to realise that at least I was calm, & concentrate on that instead. That husband was sweet & came & stood next to me as I did something I was reluctant to do. & that for the first time in the team meeting I admitted to not being ok (just workwise) & got to ask a team mate for the help I needed. Also that I had the sense to realise I had too much on and to ask the boss to set my priorities which allowed me to drop out of a long meeting in the afternoon, which gave me the space to chat with the boss and get to the woods. That I am pleased with myself, & the reminder that I'm good at my job.
That husband had yummy dinner ready for me, & he cut the melon up so I could snack on that instead of chocolate (& that's what I did). That old boss got back in touch & we had a good catch up over messenger.
That I came home in a good mood from the woods, & the guy next door was out & we had a pleasant chat, & then I remembered to bring the bin in. & I remembered to do grats, & once I started thinking about non-sugary treats I have a good list of things I enjoy.
Thankful that I got up early in time to speak to IT before I went to work, & that I got to work when I needed to.
That husband rolled over & put his arm around me & I lay in bed a while longer & read, & that set my day up well.
That I was home to open the door to the postie & receive my crystals. They arrived safely & are fab.
That husband found a new hot chocolate supplier & made me a cup tonight - it's lovely (which is good because he's got me 5 packs).
That I got to speak to the boss & keep him informed about what's happening, & I was able to meet someone in person & explain what was happening rather than trying to do it by email.
That I remembered to drink more today so I survived without getting a headache.
That I got home safely, & a contact said they would talk to friend's son about career options.
Thankful that I got up, & that I had a pleasant chat with husband's team mate.
That the soup at lunch was ok & we had a reasonable walk around afterwards.
That I got plenty of steps, & have done enough today to cover my short days.
That I got home in time for Pilates, & it was a good session, & mentor buddy came back online so I chatted to him for a bit & it's noted that I worked late.
That I have resisted chocolate today & am proud of myself, even for turning down the ice-cream husband brought me, & also resisted the crisps he's sat eating.
Thankful that I'm more settled on the tablets, & that I'm remembering to take them.
That I got through the day without a nap.
That the woods was lovely and I left before it got busy, & that it was mostly quiet as I was walking around.
That I got a decent video clip of the thumb piano to share with the Fitbit group & they said they enjoyed listening to it. That I have the money for treats, & it does have a lovely sound.
That I've had a lovely relaxing weekend, & been enjoying stitching and watching Netflix, & got a book finished.
That I phoned my mum & remembered to send her the info asked for.
That I had a good chat with a friend, & lunch time chats is an option.
Thankful that I'm settled on the tablets.
That I got up & had breakfast & a good chat with a friend.
That it was warm in the car as husband did the shopping.
That he made me yummy dinner, & I had his share of the cake.
That I made it through the sleepy after dinner stage without falling asleep, and have resurrected an old cross stitch project. Am enjoying stitching again, & now I know to colour in the pattern it's so much easier to keep track of where I'm up to.
That husband's gone to make me hot chocolate without being asked.
Clean air to breathe and safe drinking water on tap, electricity, entertainment. My health & that of my family & friends, & that we have access to medical care.
Having a safe, warm, dry, place to sleep & spend my days. That I can read and have plenty of books, and for the life skills my parents & relatives taught me, so that I can cook, & clean, & keep to a budget & pay my bills, & for the car & being able to drive. That I've been given the knowledge & skills to function as an adult, & that I have husband & we have a lovely house with plenty of space for us, & room for us to both work from home without disturbing each other, & we have jobs we enjoy, & I have a laugh with my team mates, & I have a good boss.
Thankful that the chemist's get my new brand in, & now the label states "Mirap brand only" on it. That there was no queue when we passed so I popped in on the way to the supermarket.
That they had the juice I like, & husband remembered milk (I forgot). That I made it to the woods, & had a go on the swing & the nest swing.
That the tablets don't seem to have side effects now.
Team meeting was a good laugh.
That I have the freedom to nap during the day, & that I seem to be getting some of my energy back.
Thankful that I got through to the therapist, she works evenings, & I have an initial appointment.
That team mate & boss both came to support in a meeting, & it was painless & the action I proposed initially is finally being pushed through - everyone came to agreement & we managed a proper discussion / explanation.
Meeting finished in time for me to make Pilates, & I had time to chat to friend at the end & for her to show me her new crystal.
Husband ordered dinner & I really enjoyed the warm cookies, & he found us something to watch on Netflix so I got a snuggle on the sofa after we'd finished eating.
The bunny is cleaner underneath so that's a worry relieved.
Had a laugh with workmates, & discussed my ideas with my boss - he's happy for me to go ahead with them, & keep taking whatever time I need for recovery.
That I got the chance to ask if he extends my contract if he can drop it to 4 days.
Husband remembered my apple pie when he ordered his dinner, & it was yummy.
That my thumb piano arrived just as we sat down to eat so we heard the door, & I perked myself up enough for the mentoring session playing it. That it has a lovely sound, & is fun to play.
That my mentee turned up & that she enjoyed the session & perked up during it.
Thankful that I seem to be ok on the tablets, that I can just quietly get on with things when I'm having an off day, & that I managed to survive the day. That I had a reasonable conversation with a work mate & was left alone for the rest of the day. & that I've had some reasonable ideas.
That I remembered the meetup tonight & it was enjoyable. & perhaps when it's my turn to present I can do a talk about tarot. & it finished earlier than advertised, before I got wriggly. & since I knew that you can get straight back in to with the same link when it times out, I could get straight back in - chuffed with myself. That there are things like meetup so I can get talking to people, also for things like the tarot social - there are opportunities there for me to take.
Husband shared the cookies with me, an unexpected treat, & that he ordered dinner & brought me mine because he knew I was busy in the zoom.
That I had a conversation with a friend I haven't spoken to in a while, husband passed me the headset while he went off for a few minutes.
That my boss is happy for me to go into work & I'm looking forward to it. That I have the leeway to go in or not.
That I got a lovely reply from my coach & am happy taking the time off that I need.
That I braved emailing the doctors to check the number, & yes I had it wrong so hopefully I have the right one now & can sort out some counselling.
That I realised it was cold when I went out to the bunny, so I wrapped up warm enough for our walk. That husband walked to Lidl with me, & we had a good chat.
That I enjoyed catching up with a friend, she messaged me when she was free & I was free then too.
That I remembered & made Pilates.
The bacon husband cooked was really good.
I rediscovered my scratch-offs and remembered how much I enjoy doing them.
That I finally got my t-shirts put away in the draw & they all fit.
I checked the contract & we're not fixed so can stay, & that I finally emailed previous mentee to prompt about the LinkedIn recommendation again.
That I've enjoyed my day off today.
Thankful that I chose to get up & go to the woods, & that I got the last parking space in the proper carpark. That I had an enjoyable time at the woods, & sat in my favourite tree. That I recorded the birds for the Fitbit group, & that the handbag I chose was the perfect size for my phones & purse & sunglasses. That I enjoyed playing the clarinet & found some scales to print. That I remembered to phone my parents & even got a chat with my dad.
That husband made lovely roasties and chopped up pear so I had that instead of chocolate.
That I've been in a good mood all day & stayed awake for most of it!
Glad that we got to Tesco before it got busy, that I'm enjoying my new book.
That we noticed the Lidl queue before I turned in & so just drove past. Glad I was brave enough to explore the side road & it comes out where I expected, & is better than trying to turn around.
That it stayed warm & dry for my walk down to the shops & back, & that I got my reeds.
That husband came to remind me to put the bunny to bed
That my mood has improved on the new tablets
That I had a light hearted chat with my boss early on. Glad I had the sense to log off, & that my boss got my message & was fine with me doing that. That I could push out my meetings til next week. That I can log in tomorrow & sort out my timesheet.
That I have the luxury of being able to spend the day in bed, that I was awake when the door went, & that my new jeans fit.
That I was at home when I made a mess & it was no big deal to sort out.
For the hobbies I enjoy, like colouring & reading, & that reading gives me inspiration for blogging which gives me an outlet for my ideas. For having interesting & enjoyable colouring books & a variety of pens and pencils, & for the new pencil sharpener husband got me - way easier on the wrist & fingers.
That he went out & got lunch, & cooked tea too.
That I've found a shop in the next town that sells crystals and home made soap and looks to have other interesting items in. Somewhere to look forward to visiting when I can travel my 20km
Thankful that my bad stomach disappeared. That I managed to get some sleep, & got up in time to get to work for my meeting.
That I had a fun, sociable day, & it was warm & dry at lunch & so we got out for our walk. & we had a good laugh. That there were few enough people in that I got a chair. That we got the paperwork closed out. That the intern fixed a problem for me. That there are more people around in the office and going in for a few hours to include lunch is feasible now.
That husband made me hot chocolate without being asked, a proper treat. & another pair of jeans arrived & they fit.
That I made it to work & back safely.
That neighbour told me about the census & sent me our codes so I've filled in it online.
