Category Archives: Gratitude

Gratitudes 12-29-12

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I am grateful for days like today when I wake up and I feel beautiful.

The days when my hair falls just right, and my eyes are bright because I’ve actually slept, and even the wisps of grey look distinguished. The days when I’m reminded that my curves are in just the right proportions… The days when I walk past the mirror and catch myself, and can’t help but take a double-take and smile and think to myself “damn, I AM hot.”

These days make it easier to get through the days when my hair has a mind of its own and the greys taunt me like petulant children, and my eyes look like I’ve gone 5 rounds with a prize fighter. The days when my curves feel more like rolls that I can’t seem to get rid of.

Days like today remind me that those other days are exactly that – “one of those days” and not the real me. Because the real me is beautiful.

Gratitudes 12-27-12

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I’m grateful for quiet nights in with a movie, Chinese food and a good friend.

I’m grateful that even though I’d rather be on vacation like so many others, at least the fact that everyone else is out makes the traffic super light!

I’m grateful for a warm, cozy apartment on cold blustery nights.

Gratitudes 12-26-12

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I’m grateful for amazing leftovers… not only does it mean my family can cook, it means we have more than we need.

I’m grateful for super thoughtful gifts, like soft snuggly blankets that allow me to curl up with a cup of tea and a movie on a cold and blustery night.

I’m grateful that mom is feeling a bit better

I’m grateful that I’m healthy

Gratitudes 12-19-12

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I’m grateful for the rare but beautiful sunny winter day. I missed the sun on my face.

I’m grateful for truly amazing friends who literally will drop the world when I need them. I know I say things like this a lot, and I don’t mean to trivialize it, but I truly am blessed. I wouldn’t be even relatively sane without them.

I’m grateful for the convenience of supermarket pre-made meals when I’m really not feeling up to cooking, and for surprisingly friendly check-out staff.