better late than never

Well, so much for everyday.

But I'm new at this so cut me some slack.

Things I'm grateful for that have occurred over the last 4 days.

1) Some smiley times with two students I took to the Museum of Science on Thursday
2) Massaging loveliness that night
3) Out to Burton's for drinks with good people. Delicious key lime pie I got to steal a bite of.
4) Coming up with the perfect going away presents for one of my favorite people and being able to see her and how happy it made her before she left.
5) Taking a tour of the alma matter with my love and thinking of the good times that came from that crap house
6) Delightful buys at Old Navy like new flip flops and cheap yummy smelling soap.

Getting Started

Everyday, despite undeniable frustrations, good things happen. More specifically, they happen to me. Or not even happen, but just are. These things may be small, and because of that, easily ignored or forgotten, but they exist and more attention should paid to them. That's right - I'm saying it. Saying it in part due to an inspirational discussion over drinks tonight from which I'm clearly stealing this idea from someone else, but saying it nonetheless. So, the plan is - each day I will document a couple things to be grateful for. Things that make me smile or feel fortunate. We'll see how it goes...

1) I got to spend 10 minutes this morning before I got up snuggling in bed with Robert.

2) I was able to buy a coffee today without spending any of my own money - thanks to the giftcard from my staff.

3) Left work early and got a lane in the pool - beating my swim time and feeling good when I got out.

4) Hearing a new favorite song - "Waking up in Vegas" on the drive home

5) Having steak cooked and ready for me when I got in, and creating a delicious side dish.

6) Having easy conversation out with Robert's friends, laughing and thinking and feeling confident and funny as I spoke.

7) Feeling optimistic about this endeavor, and happy I have the opportunity to try it out...

Okay - that's it for now. It was easy tonight - I know other days will not be so, but I'm going to try and put out something from the day. There's lots of things that warrant the attention that is typically given to the petty frustrations of the day, and I'm going to try to change that.