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Jokes, that make me laugh
Sunshine (this Southern boy can only take SO MUCH RAIN)
I’ve said it before, but the pool...I love being in the water!
The ability to run.....
Smiles from my Starbuck’s ‘family’ “Hello Tom, the ‘usual’?”
When thing actually WORK at work
The sky today...puffy clouds
My sleepy wife, who I kiss goodbye early every morning (even if she doesn’t realize it sometimes)
MTM moderators
Scott
What a phenomenal day! It was so great that ten things just aren’t going to cover it. That’s right, we’re playing double or nothing!
Gratitude journal, the sunlit edition:
1. I am grateful for Bill, Leanne, and Kasha at D_______’s Learning Centre, who helped me get oriented my first day.
2. I am grateful for Alexis at the Learning Centre, whose office I used today.
3. I am grateful for Vivian, the secretary at the Learning Centre, who helped me fill out my timesheet and thus allow me to be paid.
4. I am grateful for the many handouts pre-prepared by the Learning Centre, which will make my job a whole lot easier.
5. I am grateful for vegetarian sushi.
6. I am grateful for I______, with whom I had a great discussion about religion.
7. I am grateful for P______ and Sensei D______, who helped me learn new stuff at karate this evening.
8. I am grateful for internet cafes.
9. I am grateful for ATM machines that allow me to take out money any time I want.
10. I am grateful for my own ability to be adaptable and learn as I go.
Gratitude journal, the karaoke edition!
1. I am grateful for L.C., who is visiting from Boston and who:
a) makes it look like I can soft-shoe, even though he’s doing all the work
b) gave me many hugs and even one or two kisses
c) paid me a few extremely nice compliments
d) is one of the only people who can kick as high as I can on the can-can
e) was the inspiration for an on-the-spot filk song
f) had his picture taken with “the hotness” (read: Kristen and I)
2. I am grateful for my boyfriend, who is and remains the most fantastic boyfriend a girl could ever ask for.
3. I am grateful for L_______, who suggested that I filk a song in honour of L.C.’s visit.
4. I am grateful for my own bardic abilities, which allowed me to come up with a decent filk in less than 15 minutes.
5. I am grateful for I_______, who provided much mirth.
6. I am grateful for everyone who gave me hugs and flirtation.
7. I am grateful for everyone who sang danceable songs.
8. I am grateful that Montreal is the type of city where women can be included in conversations about the hotness of other women.
9. I am grateful for Chris the DJ, without whom karaoke would never happen.
10. I am grateful for green lights all the way home!
Woo, another great day, despite being at my job (which I loathe)!
I am totally grateful for-
- raindrops on roses
- whiskers on kittens
- bright copper kettles
- warm woolen mittens Ok ok seriously now, I’m grateful for-
- another day closer to our goals
- stairs at work and stairs at the apartment, my own personal mini-workouts
- boots that come up to my knee (cute, warm, and perfect for rainy days)
- my sweet boyfriend, who’s supported me through thick (um, literally, me being thick. lol) and thin!
- earphones that don’t buzz (when listening to MTM through my old ones, Scott sounded like a gigantic bee)
- being tall (for a girl, anyway)
- sports bras (seriously where would we be without ‘em?)
- tea bags… a pretty neat invention in my opinion
- the wind against your hand as you hold it out the window, doing 80 on the interstate, so it feels like a part of you is flying (am i the only one that does that?)
- being able to type fairly quickly (I can’t imagine having to hunt-n-peck)
- 60 calorie yogurt
- living at an apartment with a gym
- yummy-smelling candles that make the whole room smell like a bakery
- not crying when i took a shower today (yeah, that’s kind of a rarity for me. i was happy about this development!)
- waking up every morning and finding that yes, the world is still spinning
a grateful Saturday morning...things I’m grateful for
quite mornings
cats that like to snuggle against you while you post
beautiful sunrise
still morning (no wind for riding)
what we can create in landscapes (looking at our yard...pretty nice! If I do say so myself)
......humility
My sleepy wife....looking so beautiful while she sleeps
Fuji....who waits patiently in the garage for me
Buddy’s who like to ride
Everyone here on MTM......
1. I am grateful for online Bible access to write Daily Breadcrumbs.
2. I am grateful for friends to chat with on MSN.
3. I am grateful that I did not need to go out in a huge snowstorm.
4. I am grateful for the Montreal Highlights festival.
5. I am grateful for roasted chestnuts.
6. I am grateful for braisers outside.
7. I am grateful for improvised percussion instruments (specifically: mashmallow roasting sticks, fire logs, and braisers).
8. I am grateful for good, live music.
9. I am grateful for my boyfriend, who went to the Highlights festival with me.
10. I am grateful for Juliette & Chocolat, which has incredibly yummy food.
1. I am grateful for absolutely gorgeous weather.
2. I am grateful for cute kids at the store, in front of me in line.
3. I am grateful for new toiletries.
4. I am grateful for tasty, healthy food all day.
5. I am grateful for time to write up two (count’em, two) Daily Breadcrumbs essays.
6. I am grateful for friends who are understanding.
7. I am grateful for E____, who kept me amused for much of the afternoon.
8. I am grateful for new, interesting web pages I discovered today.
9. I am grateful for 24-hour ATMs.
10. I am grateful for supermarkets that have tons of fresh food, even in winter.
1. I am grateful for a husband who can cook.
2. I am grateful for my beautiful boys’ health.
3. I am grateful for airconditioning.
4. I am grateful for my hands, they do so much.
5. I am grateful for Julie’s Daily Breadcrumbs ( yes, I did read them)
6. I am grateful for fresh air to breathe.
7. I am grateful for this forum, members, moderators, Carlyn and Scott.
8. I am grateful for the generosity of people I don’t really know.
9. I am grateful for my running shoes, and especially Frank’s advice on how to buy them!
10. I am grateful for being able to share these thoughts.
1. I am grateful for two types of chocolate cake.
2. I am grateful for many massages and back rubs.
3. I am grateful for crackling fires that warm my toesies.
4. I am grateful for fun movies and the heckling thereof.
5. I am grateful for my silk pants.
6. I am grateful for mattresses on the floor.
7. I am grateful for the comfiest couch ever.
8. I am grateful for down blankets.
9. I am grateful for morning-after cameraderie.
10. I am grateful my antihistamines worked for 15 hours.
11. I am grateful I remembered to turn off my alarm before I left.
12. I am grateful for W_______ and Blue (and the Bluelet) for opening their house for the party.
And thanks, Fi B, it’s great to know that I’ve got readers!
1. I’m grateful for fresh fruit and vegetables
2. I’m grateful for the fitness industry
3. I’m grateful for teabags
4. I’m grateful for washing machines
5. I’m grateful the weather remained fine while I brought in the groceries (it bucketed down when I was done!)
6. I’m grateful for my darling husband
7. I’m grateful for my rebellious teen (as it means he’s growing up) and two pre-teens
8. I’m grateful for my beautiful dog who always welcomes me
9. I’m grateful for the internet opening up the whole wide world
10. I’m grateful for this attitude of gratitude!
1. I am grateful for spell-check on my computer.
2. I am grateful for afternoon naps when I’m tired
3. I am grateful for my new pomegranate-mango shower soap.
4. I am grateful for chance encounters on the metro with long-lost friends.
5. I am grateful for all the people who took my test.
6. I am grateful for hugs from my boyfriend.
7. I am grateful for everyone who came over to roleplay tonight.
8. I am grateful for the newly-fixed heated floor in my bathroom.
9. I am grateful for a laptop that I can carry around the house.
10. I am grateful for Pandora because it lets me listen to new, nifty music.
I’ve been keeping my gratitude journal, but there are a few special things I would like to share - especially the first two.
I’m grateful for the MTM community for supporting me in gaining a level of fitness that allowed me to reach a major milestone in kayaking.
I’m grateful for the time I had with my parents. After reading Judy and Jonathan’s posts, I realize how important your parents are, even when things are challenging. My prayers are with both of them and all those who are going through similar situations.
I’m grateful for my kayak - Andromeda is fast, smooth, and carries me safely through rough water.
I’m grateful to have R_ in my life, He treats me like a goddess, and loves to kayak too.
I’m grateful for my home, it’s a place of peace and comfort.
I’m grateful for my cook top and convection oven - It cooks very healthy meals to nourish my body.
I’m grateful for a long hot shower to sooth tired muscles - Add my lemon verbena shower gel, and pure heaven.
I’m grateful to my new manager at work for understanding that I (at 55 in an industry focused on youth) still have career goals beyond collecting a salary and retirement.
I’m grateful for my work, with it’s flexible schedule, opportunities to travel, and interesting projects.
I’m grateful for my cat - my constant companion, 17 years old, survivor of thyroid cancer - anger management issues and all.
1. I’m grateful for fresh water to drink
2. I’m grateful for the rain
3. I’m grateful for libraries
4. I’m grateful for teachers
5. I’m grateful for electricians (who made my home safe this morning)
6. I’m grateful for my personal trainers
7. I’m grateful for the motivation I get from this forum
8. I’m grateful for quiet meditation while I do the ironing
9. I’m grateful for delicious, healthy recipes
10. I’m grateful for my sore muscles!
1. I am grateful for my mom, who cleaned my car for me (yay mom!).
2. I am grateful for a textbook that makes lesson planning really easy.
3. I am greatful for my supervisor, who drove me to and from the South Shore in the snow.
4. I am grateful for the possibility of more employment.
5. I am grateful for Heroes, even though it won’t be on again until April 23.
6. I am grateful for white boards and white board markers.
7. I am grateful for I______, who cooked me dinner and amused me.
8. I am grateful for my local library, which let me be the first person to take out a book.
9. I am grateful for iCal, which allows me to log all the Stuff that I do.
10. I am grateful for warm blankets on chilly nights.
Now I’m going to put on a bathrobe, nibble some dark chocolate, and do math problems in an attempt to re-teach myself calculus. I’m such a nerd. G’night all.
1. I am grateful for I________ at karate, who explained some tricky moves to me.
2. I am grateful for flexible plans that allowed me to visit a friend in the ER.
3. I am grateful for Dave Barry, who will feature prominently in tomorrow’s ESL classes.
4. I am grateful for all the hugs I got at the SCA tonight.
5. I am grateful for leftovers, as they allow me to not cook and still eat tasty things.
6. I am grateful for Blue Monday, and for hot chili on a very cold afternoon.
7. I am grateful for long, hot showers.
8. I am grateful for energizing discussions with D_______.
9. I am grateful for A_______, who took the time to chat with me tonight after I’d lost track of him for a month.
10. I am grateful for the awesome choreography behind this link.
Ok ok seriously now, I’m grateful for-
