Showing posts with label gratefulness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gratefulness. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

73-75


  1. The photo of Harry on the firetruck.
  2. My paper was accepted.
  3. One final exam done.
  4. My brightly colored tights.
  5. Feeling prepared for a presentation.
  6. Crossing things off my to do list.
  7. Ikea plans in January.
  8. The shoe organizer holding up and being perfect.
  9. Tarquin teaching me science.
  10. Finding a Youtube channel topic that's not Minecraft.
  11. Support coming in from unexpected sources.
  12. Finding velcro shoes that fit Harry.
  13. Tarquin was able to grab Gilly when he got out.
  14. Lunch delivery.
  15. My snarkiness.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

59 - 72


  1. Snapchat filters.
  2. Being a pet friend.
  3. Being ahead on next year's To Do's.
  4. Justin Beiber's new album.
  5. Admitting that I like his new album.
  6. Kaitlyn.
  7. Sweet potatoes.
  8. Fun decorated baggies.
  9. Learning from Shannon.
  10. Supportive friend hugs.
  11. Seeing others making it.
  12. My butt didn't get stuck at Wild Lights.
  13. Wild Lights wasn't as terrible as I feared.
  14. Getting mom something awesome.
  15. Being able to toss things freely.
  16. I survived two Thanksgivings.
  17. Having at least one professor who gives a shit.
  18. A second chance on a paper.
  19. Not messing up my presentation.
  20. Laughing when I embarrassed myself.
  21. Being called Sunshine.
  22. No one showed up last night besides Lindsay.
  23. Some decorations are going up on other people's houses.
  24. Having most of the gifts wrapped already.
  25. I found places for most of the holiday decorations inside.
  26. The tree at the Detroit office.
  27. Slap happiness.
  28. The weird ornaments the kids pick.
  29. Harrison singing Elle King.
  30. Crossing off more projects at work.
  31. My fridge isn't empty.
  32. Knowing that the sanest ones are also fed up is somewhat comforting.
  33. Secret Santa is ordered.
  34. He can get his own damn car.
  35. Speaking up clearly.
  36. Being able to laugh at myself multiple times recently.
  37. Knowing I'm not the only one who has a hard time adulting.
  38. Moscato d'Asti
  39. My ridiculous belief that even years are the best and one coming up.
  40. My kid talking to me about how appalled he is by segregation.
  41. Someone else saying he's a dick in a professional way.
  42. Chicago plans next weekend.
  43. Making Bobby uncomfortable.
  44. Only one more week of fall term.
  45. Obnoxious pj sets.
  46. Having people listen to me about experience gifts for once.
  47. When Tarquin told me about yolo.
  48. Harrison being terrified of snakes in the toilet.
  49. Andy was able to fix the upstairs toilet.
  50. Tarquin singing us his winter concert song.
  51. Big & me time.
  52. He said "sad face" out loud.
  53. Two more people checked off the Christmas list.
  54. Leslie Knope wood pencils
  55. I get to buy new Christmas bags.
  56. Saying no.
  57. They let me return the iPad.
  58. Harry isn't terrible again today.
  59. The boys agreeing on a show.
  60. Cat naps.
  61. Post Its.
  62. Plans with lots of cool people over the next few weeks.
  63. Remembering Lite-Brites.
  64. $3 boxes of cards.
  65. Trader Joe's.
  66. Pop rock chocolate.
  67. Ends continue to meet, even if barely.
  68. When Harry sings with me.
  69. How he looks to me for "moves" and words.
  70. I am finally caught up.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

54 - 58


  1. HAW went pretty darn well.
  2. I did very well at my interview.
  3. More anthropomorphic art.
  4. Christmas decorations out.
  5. Fair Isle.
  6. Being included.
  7. Aveeno.
  8. Noodles.
  9. Big fat snowflakes.
  10. Gilligan trying to catch the snowflakes.
  11. Cartwheel.
  12. My pewabic tiles.
  13. Mustard yellow.
  14. The army coat resurgence.
  15. ALL OF THE CHEESECAKES.
  16. Tarquin's awesome report card.
  17. Receiving an awesome report at parent teacher conferences.
  18. Even from the gym teacher.
  19. The boys tasting wine for the first time was hilarious.
  20. All five of the beers at the tasting were delicious.
  21. The old Target barista still remembers me.
  22. 90's fashion.
  23. Not being Lindsay's supervisor anymore.
  24. Finding a good present for Andy from Tarquin.
  25. Romcoms.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

52 & 53


  1. I finished the paper, even if half-assedly.
  2. Breakfast went better than expected.
  3. Harrison's clinginess is sort of cute.
  4. The hamburger I had for lunch.
  5. Finding all of the people "hanging out of the ceilings" everywhere I go.
  6. Being invited out to the after party Friday.
  7. Business fish.
  8. Corned beef pierogis.
  9. Raising enough funds to cover the week.
  10. My red laptop bag. I don't use it enough and it's awesome.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

47 - 51


  1. Ray LaMontagne for Sundays
  2. Starting to sneak up Christmas decorations
  3. Crock pot spaghetti sauce
  4. Gnocchi
  5. Rearranging furniture
  6. Batch with Bagels
  7. Being told I was helpful, even if it may have been a lie
  8. People really want me to be their boss
  9. Hearing about the interview finally
  10. Learning my project isn't due for a while still
  11. Family photos are in the house
  12. Text messaging to catch up with people
  13. Christmas playlist together already
  14. Harry's dance moves
  15. Afternoon naps
  16. Disney payment options
  17. Making a plan to sell the table and get a new one
  18. Ninja boys
  19. Walks downtown
  20. Boys who eat salads
  21. Boy giggles
  22. Being able to get Big something he'll be over the moon for
  23. Star Wars bandaids
  24. Sleep cup
  25. Selfies

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

46


  1. Earbuds.
  2. Pretzel crisps.
  3. Weekend trip plans.
  4. Crackho time.
  5. While my schedule is crazy, my planner is clean.

Monday, November 9, 2015

45


  1. I'm at Biggby. Working.
  2. My frozen teddy bear is the bomb.
  3. Empowerment pathway jokes.
  4. Lady date w/ Kerry tonight.
  5. I got my red pants on!

Sunday, November 8, 2015

43 & 44


  1. Animal Crossing time.
  2. Groupons.
  3. No bagels two weekends in a row means less $ spent.
  4. Vitamin D.
  5. Peppermint mocha frapps.
  6. Rory.
  7. Harry's interest in letters.
  8. Memories that no longer hurt.
  9. I got to spend years in fucking Hawaii! I wish I could go back, but I'm grateful I've been.
  10. Already halfway through making the Giftmas list.

Friday, November 6, 2015

41 & 42


  1. SHE GOT THE JOB!
  2. That delicious wine recommendation.
  3. Meat, olive and cheese plates.
  4. Being head hunted.
  5. Andy finally went and volunteered.
  6. Doug date tonight!
  7. High heels twice in one week.
  8. I was able to get Tarquin's photo check to the school in time, with help.
  9. We made enough for the HAW fundraiser to cover costs.
  10. The awesome shot of the tree by Mitchell I was able to get.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

31 - 40

Even with an alarm, I'm bad at this...


  1. No children were in mortal peril.
  2. Not having a terrible partner (so far) for my project.
  3. Laughing over Puddles being in my house.
  4. Harrison was able to go trick or treating.
  5. Seeing Aunt Noreen again.
  6. Meeting baby Josie.
  7. The size of Charlie's head.
  8. Introducing another person to Imperial tacos.
  9. Imperial tacos.
  10. Being able to have a flexible schedule when a kid is ill.
  11. I was able to be absolutely pleasant in a uwsem meeting.
  12. Taylor Swift makes greeting cards.
  13. Getting all of my child support in one fell swoop.
  14. Red cups are out at Starbucks.
  15. My new planner.
  16. Pretzel bagels.
  17. Westin having an interview that could mean she stays.
  18. Spending the morning with Doug.
  19. A decent review.
  20. Being wanted enough to lie to me.
  21. You got this memes
  22. We <3 Colors tights.
  23. New cute mary jane heels!
  24. Westin's after interview dance.
  25. Being reminded that my paper is due in two weeks.
  26. Juliano's goofiness and the eyeball stuck in my pens.
  27. My Crowdrise stickers.
  28. My HAES stickers and reminders.
  29. Bokeh.
  30. I haven't cried since Monday.
  31. 110 out of 120 on my midterm in Community/DSM
  32. When the words just flow.
  33. Notebooks with bands to hold them shut.
  34. Class got out early last night!
  35. I barely took my mother's comments and held them inside on Halloween.
  36. Tarquin & my dad had a good time together yesterday.
  37. Parks and Recreation, so many times over.
  38. Embracing my terrible taste in music.
  39. Having a big chunk of our 2016 list done.
  40. Being comfortable with my body making others uncomfortable.
  41. Every time I mess something up, I become a teensy bit better at html.
  42. Tarquin's increasing interest in new foods, even if it means I have to share.
  43. 80's hair bands.
  44. Wunderlist actually being effective.
  45. My baby cravings have mostly subsided.

Monday, October 26, 2015

29 & 30


  1. Delicious salads for supper.
  2. Surprising appreciation.
  3. Finishing the HR section of the Intranet.
  4. Coworkers who are supportive.
  5. Wes Anderson movies.
  6. Lemon is remarkably chill tonight.
  7. Juliano sincerely enjoyed his trophy.
  8. Finding Tarquin playing with other kids when I picked him up from HOPE today.
  9. No messes to clean up tonight.
  10. Birch trees.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

28


  1. Having to be reminded that today is only Saturday - one more day of weekend!
  2. Being able to see my kitchen table for the first time in maybe forever.
  3. Harry went to sleep with little fuss.
  4. I don't have to do it alone tomorrow.
  5. New emojis.

Friday, October 23, 2015

27


  1. Marge bringing me Sister Pie cookies.
  2. Having those cookies for breakfast today.
  3. Snap chatting my day off.
  4. Getting a full refund on the blazer I bought in August.
  5. Over 10 hours of sleep.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

26


  1. AM going off with no hitches.
  2. LONG WEEKEND!
  3. They're Real mascara.
  4. Got our proofs today!
  5. The flowers at the church on the corner.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

24 & 25


  1. Getting to school and realizing that (at least for one class) the midterm isn't until next week.
  2. All of my tights.
  3. Pinterest
  4. More room for tchochkies!
  5. Harrison writing Miss Lindsay (and then wons/snow).
  6. Stepping up the steps some lately.
  7. Someone having my back in HR.
  8. Those certain songs that fit perfectly.
  9. Having a professor that gives it to us real like I had so many times at Baker.
  10. How great my undergrad program was and how well it prepared me.

Monday, October 19, 2015

23


  1. My car doesn't speak French anymore.
  2. My new conditioners.
  3. Two Halloween costumes are fully purchased.
  4. Cute office supplies.
  5. Tarquin's therapy seems to be effective.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

21 - 22


  1. I was having so much fun that I didn't have time to update.
  2. Finally checking out Steve's Party Store.
  3. Finding a cool coat rack solution.
  4. Having a 40% coupon for the solution.
  5. Laughing so hard that I almost pee my pants.
  6. Large lists of junk food being provided.
  7. Uno tonight with the biggest two.
  8. Having Jon in my house for TWO days!!
  9. Turning my email off for the weekend - best decision ever.
  10. One baby fish is still kicking it.

Friday, October 16, 2015

20


  1. MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS TICKETS!!!!
  2. It's Friday and I have "grown up" weekend plans.
  3. JD's acting skills.
  4. Decorating and pot luck fun at work.
  5. Sensing a latex reaction before it got out of hand.


Thursday, October 15, 2015

19


  1. Polish Village Cafe
  2. Cute office supplies
  3. Photoshop Elements on my work laptop
  4. One-on-one conversations with Tarquin about life (and not some video game)
  5. Elle King singing me through my Thursday

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

18


  1. The anxiety turning to rage. While it's not better, it's different and motivating.
  2. Tiny pumpkin gifts.
  3. Office dance parties.
  4. School mates who give me head up to police patrols.
  5. The Ren Center.