-Having a slow start to the morning
-Nobody sitting on the patio for lunch so I didn’t have to go up and down stairs all day
-Getting to work in a blah mood that ended up turning around by the end of the shift
-My daughter’s friend’s mom, who loves having her over and always invites her to have dinner when she’s there
-Being able to have that time to myself after work to rest for a while
-My neighbors who always ask before they have a fire or grill and to let them know if it’s bothersome
-Finding a burst of energy towards the end of the day and getting some dishes, vacuuming and sweeping done
-Having tomorrow off
-Cuddles with my kitties
Thursday morning gratitude.
I’m grateful I was stuck in bed with purring cats on me. I’m grateful for restful sleep and waking up early.
I’m grateful the second court ordered value expertise on the farm came yesterday. Delayed 2 months. Well, it seems that this is not over yet as this time I will veto it, parts of it are ok, but the financially biggest part is total shit. Oh God, ONCE please someone with brains AND knowledge
It will never end. Ever. Please let patience and serenity rain down on me!
I trust that the universe will solve this finally and for good. Whenever. However. Sigh. THAT’s the reason why I don’t like the concept of hope. You hope for something to settle. Nope, next bullshit. I’m disgruntled. And I’m grateful despite being a bit disgruntled (I love this word!) I don’t give a fuck. My lawyer will call me and we will pow-wow a strategy how to handle this crap. Same old story over and over again.
I’m grateful I’ll have lunch with a friend today after therapy. We’ve been talking about going to this restaurant for months. I’m grateful most of my friends enjoy a good meal as much as I do.
I’m grateful it’s time to tackle the broom closet. I’ve got everything I need at home, bought the last pieces yesterday. I’m grateful for spending a good time at IKEA yesterday. A visit to IKEA always helps me to organize my thoughts and life. I’m grateful I only bought what I needed and found lots of inspiration.
I’m grateful the solar plant provides hot water besides the shitty weather. I’m grateful for a hot shower and fresh cloths.
I’m grateful for texting back and forth with the nice man I met last summer. I’m grateful he encourages me to be patient and live a good life. He is a nice and positive person. I’m grateful we’ve met.
I’m grateful all the bullshit doesn’t really matter because in the long run we are all dead. ODAAT
My recovery journey
A friend shifting my perspective
Sunshine
Boscoe cuddles
My fav AA mtg tonight
Sober sisters
My smart family advocating for my sick nephew
My family
Hot coffee
Slow starts to the morning, i guess
Payday tomorrow
Deciding to type on this thread, even though I haven’t read here in awhile.
Day 167.
A happy mammogram today. Thanks VA for calling me to schedule it. I have NOT been doctor-good since my accident and this lead me to believe it’s time to get a lot of my shit together.
Back to thinking about not changing people. They don’t cause my problems. They exist. I exist. Everyone has their place in living.
Acknowledging above line with my kidlets.
Acknowledging two lines about with you all.
Acknowledging currently hidden love of myself
-Acknowledging love for several people on this forum. I have been around a long time.
I’m grateful I puttered around this morning with the sprinklers. Well not really puttering but flagging leaks for The Man.
I’m grateful the cushions were dry so I could sit outside with my one cup of coffee in peace with Benson in the back yard.
I’m grateful for fun AV guys. I’m grateful doing AV for the house, “getting dialed in,” will be much more fun than HVAC and Plumbing. Until they are actually working in the house
I’m grateful I read what I read this morning in my recovery readings. “I learned love was the ability and willingness to allow those you care for to be what they choose for themselves without insisting they satisfy you.
From Al-Anon The Forum
And…… “The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.” ODAAT In Al-Anon
Thomas Merton, No Man ls an Island
I wasn’t going to read anything since I started my morning off puttering and then I thought just read these short things. And then do gratitude. I’m grateful I did.
Sounds like we got the same HP working us today Jené @EarnIt
Grateful to see you checking in on 167 congrats on the happy mammogram.
I’m grateful my daughters baby sitter canceled tomorrow night on her birthday
We’re ready to go!!
I’m grateful my bug guy is on his way.
Grateful I gotta go.
Grateful for 168 days sober
Grateful the weather isn’t summer yet, no where close, just rain and cool wind. It’s strange but not a problem in London.
Grateful for my crazy babies, today they are bonkers
Grateful for my sister having so much fun in Liverpool the past two days, and that she gets to see Taylor Swift tonight, I know this means the absolute world to her. She’s dressed in sequins and gold boots and sparkly tights and wild green makeup God I love her.
Grateful for my partner cooking me fantastic jerk chicken tonight, it’s my favourite.
Grateful for the ability to read.
Grateful for coffee. I’m drinking a yellow bourbon Brazilian bean currently and it’s
Today is my third 12 hour work day in a row and my last for the week. For that I am grateful.
I am grateful for the symmetry that is 848 days since my last drink. I am grateful that the tired I feel today is not even close to as bad as the spiritual and physical tiredness of a hangover.
I’m grateful for my job and I’m grateful that my title includes the word scientist. There is lots to see and parse out in this big world and looking at it scientifically is pretty rad.
I’n grateful I just tucked my fat cat Bird into bed. I’m grateful I know I am the reason he is fat.
My doc calling me back with my lab results, confirming his suspicion about me taking the wrong dosage of my HRT and adjusting it. All over the phone in a few minutes done. And I can sleep easier and hope for less side effects. I am very grateful for modern technology and for him going this one extra step. I am very grateful for people in care jobs who despite all the stress of their work are there for us when we need them.
The wonderful weather today. Lots of sun, some light wind. Perfect. Not to hot, but so much sunshine. The walk I took in this fabulous weather, the forest, the gardens, all the flowers, all the birds. It‘s a wonder I don‘t get enough of.
Yoga practice. I finished my one week intro after a longer break due to health, and I am feeling energised and already craving for more. I am grateful for all the energy I am having currently. Looking forward to the longer and more challenging classes.
My daughter‘s anxiety being gone. Her friends and teachers and grandparents being the best type of healing possible. I also am very grateful she has so many opportunities to spend time with her grandparents. I know this won‘t last forever.
Being done with prototyping the core gameplay of my game. I feel like I have made a big step forward by setting up the core gameplay, understanding the basic systems in my game and their interactions. I am grateful I finished this on time right before my vacation next week. I‘ll be able to get this work out of my mind for a whole week, gather new inspiration and come back refreshed to work on the digital prototypes. I so love my work.
My gardener around the corner - it‘s literally a 5min walk - having the two beautiful clematis plants I bought today. One is blue and the other dark purple. I am so looking forward to seeing them grow. I am grateful I had the time and energy to plant them already.
Having everything organised for tomorrow evening, car booked and such, so my daughter and I can visit friends. Me for a game night, her for a playdate with the host‘s kids.
Having everything organised for my daughter‘s trip to the UK next week. We just have to pack her stuff on Saturday. She is so excited, this is so sweet.
The school year slowly getting to its end. My classes are done, there are some things to wrap up, a few last tests, and then off we all go to summer vacations.
The way the relationship with my ex is developing. I feel like we are at a place where I don‘t feel all the time hurt and threatened, and we can actually try to have decent way of dealing with each other.
This wonderful community that is here for me and all of us in times of need, of celebration. A place where I can feel supported and give my support. Love you all.
I am very grateful for this day. Sleep tight sober friends
I’m grateful for being sober and healthy. I’m grateful for hot tandoor naan and samosa. I’m grateful for the cherries I could pick today and for bring able to play with some dogs. I’m grateful for having a quiet walk this morning. I’m grateful for the lady who had me over this afternoon and for having the strength to say no to alcohol. I’m grateful for my friend S. I’m grateful for meeting new people. I meant a Dutch person today who needed some help with translation and am grateful I could help and show them a few places to have an easier time to get around. I’m grateful that more and more people are coming to visit this part of the world. I’m grateful for how tired I am tonight and hopefully it means I’ll sleep well again.
I am grateful for sobriety.
I am grateful I was able to catch up on business bookkeeping tasks.
I am grateful for my husband and all his hard work. He never sits down and relaxes
I am grateful I am healing.
I am so grateful to God who proves he listens and is with me.
-Weird dreams that kept me asleep
-Motivation to clean
-Getting my laundry done
-Being able to buy gifts for my daughter’s best friend’s birthday party Saturday
-The 20yo dress I’m wearing that always makes me feel good about myself
-Watching The Neverending Story for probably the 1,000th time and still loving every second of it
-My daughter watching it for her 3rd time and finally appreciating it and excited to see the 2nd one
-The fans finally bringing in some cool night air
-The ice cream concoction I’m about to whip up
-My kitty boy who I was just about to say was behaving very well this evening until he just went into my daughter’s room and started meowing Still love the little idiot tho
I am grateful that I found the courage to let a sponsee go today. It was stale… time to move on. I am grateful that when i recognized that I was making these plans in my head I decided to call my sponsor and get some feedback. I am grateful we were on the same page.
I am grateful for my breath, and that even though I have been practicing pranayama for over a year I still use my hands to gauge where my breath is going. I am grateful for humility and mastery. I am grateful that I love to learn.
I picked up my kiddos graduation gown and cap yesterday. I am grateful for the tears that poured hot down my cheeks. I am grateful that I feel pride, so much pride; for her and for me. I am grateful that we did it, together, we a are a great team. We got her through highschool.
Payday friday!
Feeling empowered in my sobriety the past couple days
Boscoe cuddles
I was able to offer my teen niece a ride at 9pm bc i wasnt wasted
No hangovers
Hoping for a productive workday
My family
Air conditioning
Sunshine
Shade
Coffee
Clean water
Love
Music
Sober friends
Growing connection with my higher power
Good food
Ability to pay my bills
Quick list.
A day off, hallelujah!
My cat didn’t disappear into this big world last night after he escaped.
My cat who holds grudges like I do, I hope I don’t get pee in my shoes.
My other cat who is an understanding little lump. I’m glad he got his brother back.
Antibiotic ointment, where would we be without it? I would probably be developing a pretty nasty colony of Pasturella right now.
A day off, I said it once but it can be said again. We are so short staffed at work that I am trying to schedule a doctor’s appointment and my next good option for a day off is September. Yikes.
Grateful today
Found a very responsible young man to help out in orchard
Beautiful sunny calm day
Surgery recovery is happening daily
Little stress
Laughter and smiles.
I am grateful to have been rescued by my family and be in treatment. I am grateful that my kids still believe in me and love me. I’m grateful my childhood friend has been supportive of me. I’m grateful that I helped my dad by doing some yard work for him.
Today I’m grateful that I can now play video games without the craving to drink. It took a little bit of time because the association was so heavy. But now I can play all the games I always wanted to play but couldn’t because I’d get drunk so quickly.
A good day
Productive at work
Got a workout in
Hubby got home at a decent hour and we shoot some hoops for the 1st time since we lived here (5yrs)
Mom is ok after getting stung
Coffee
Joy
Wfh monday
will be much more fun than HVAC and Plumbing. Until they are actually working in the house 
and then I thought just read these short things. And then do gratitude. I’m grateful I did.
Still love the little idiot tho 
