Friends

Thankful to have friends.   That I arrived safely at friend's Houses and found them ok.   That I had reception enough to contact them for the final detail. 

That we got back to the car before it was noticed our parking expired, & I drove friend to the pub rather than having her follow me.  

That husband is so sweet.  Am constantly reaffirming that I choose him and am happy.  That the house is fab and we're happy.

Husband

Very thankful husband is calm and supportive.  That he is patient and caring, sweet and thoughtful, & easy going and easy to talk with.  All the times I've asked for help and he has just obliged.

Glad my dad paid my car bill and that he was the one driving to the garage and pub.

That the car was ready when we pulled in and it was parked in a good spot out the front.

Sharing a dessert was a good choice.

I've booked the ferry back over, payment went through first time with no bother.

Friend we're meeting wed got in touch and we have plans now.  That I'm looking forward to going up to stay with friends - being more comfortable.

Holidays

Had a nice chat with my boss.  He was unconcerned about my mistakes and told me to have a good holiday and not worry about anything.  So thankful to have a good boss and be in a good team.  That I am gradually learning to be calm and not worry about work.

Got to collect husband's cakes and collect him in time to be back for pilates.  Enjoyed pilates and teacher said it was good to see me.  

Was cool enough to sit out on the swing at lunch, nd it stayed dry.

Got most of my packing done.  Even if I forget something it doesn't matter.

Snuggles with husband watching TV.  Love the house we have and our life.  The freedom to do as we want and no bother from the neighbours. 

Work

Thankful I thought of workmate and he was able to help and provide another contact.  That my boss is tolerant and calm and doesn't make a big deal of mistakes.  That I've already told him it's going badly and I'm not scared/ anxious about it.

I'm in a team and there are people I can go to for help.  I like being in a team and not being alone / isolated at work.  That I can see how I benefit from this job and environment, that outweighs the frustrations I have.

A chance to practice being calm and resilient.  Glad I stepped away from the work when I did and also that I managed to get everything so far signed off.

Husband heated my leftovers for me while I was at Pilates, and I enjoyed the session.  It was hard work but enjoyable.  Glad I made the effort to go. 

Last day tomorrow for 3 weeks and I can step away and not let today's mistakes bother me during my holiday.

Looked into one of the boxes I was going to take for my brother and most of it can go to the charity shop instead and save me the bother.  I'll also go back through the glasses and crockery after tye uoliday and am betting I'll be able to part with some of i

That I've got a job I like and am happy with the wages and conditions.  Am feeling blessed.

Husband's going to be at work tomorrow and won't be looking for a lift til after pilates.  The Friday afternoon session is my favourite.  He's angled the lounge lights so they won't be in eyes for future sessions.

Calm

Thankful husband got a break & we collected the table & had a quick trip to the shops.

That I have milk now so I can have hot chocolate.

That I calmed down from my murderous rage.  Managed to get agreement in the end, very glad my boss was there to step in & sort it out.

Made some decisions I'm proud of (workwise), sensible suggestions.  Husband was reassuring about someone I was struggling to deal with, it's not just me.

I'm relieved I'll get everything finished for work before my holidays

Support

Thankful friend invited me for a walk  yesterday.  That I had a pleasant afternoon in the cafe waiting for husband and I mostly escaped the rain.

That I survived the meeting, & standing meant I could duck out for the loo.  Having my bottle with me meant I could refill it at the water point on my way back into the lab.

For the chocolate bar I treated myself to yesterday that I scoffed down today.  For having those few mins to light a candle and incense and get settled for counselling.

That a contact made the effort to say hello and catchup.  I also escaped unharrassed.  

That I have friends to chat with and I enjoy chatting with them.  That a few contacts I've decided I'm enjoying not being in contact with have gone quiet. 

Husband got a taxi home while I was at counselling and sorted dinner out.  That he is patient and tolerant and doesn't treat me the way I would.

That counselling is useful for exploring my reactions and I'm back to seeing its value.  And now I'm ready to join the D&I group.  I have plenty of time to reach out to that contact and have a conversation.

I was safely inside for the thunder storm and am enjoying the cooler weather.  I found my UK money and have it packed along with my medication and passport.

That my time is mostly my own and I can lie in my nook and read.  Nearly have book finished and I've been enjoying it.

Remembered to cancel payment for the weeks I won't be at counselling.  

19th June

 Glad to take a half day, that I got up early enough to fit the hours in.

That there was plenty to do and I managed to get ot all done.

Arrived in nice time.  And got parked OK.

Big gap in traffic for me to pull out onto main road.

Found M&S food ok,  they had a well signposted toilet.  The samosa snack I got was yummy.  

Saw friend was ringing and answered phone so we had a pleasant walk and catch up.

Enjoyed cake with husband.  Glad I resisted hot chocolate earlier, tea lasted longer and I saved the calories for cake.  

Found a lovely pendant, will get it if it's still there next time I go.

Friend sent on the new meetup group, looks like somewhere I can consider hosting the walks when I give this group up. 

Glad I took a coat.