Been in a pretty depressed and blah mood for way too long, so it's time to remind myself of all the things I have to be thankful for, so, in no particular order:
Friends who care enough to tell it like it is
Friends who don't judge
Friends who know the real imperfect me, and love me anyway
People who notice when I don't seem ok, and friends who are actually kind enough to ask
My kids
A safe house to live in
Food on the table
Good health, and access to medical care when we need it
A good stable job that I love (most days)
My education, and therefore my ability to remain independent
People who love me, even when I may not really deserve it
People who challenge me to love them, even when they may not really deserve it
Hot wings
Pumpkin ice cream
An ex-husband who is usually semi-reasonable to work with; if I have to have an ex, he's a decent one to have
Students who challenge me to become more patient, kind, and loving every day
Students who are fun, and who I can have a decent and intelligent conversation with (thank God for 8th graders!)
My kitties; their purring could heal anybody's broken heart
One student in particular who tells me every day how happy she is to see me and how much she loves me
My family of origin - my mom and dad, brother and sister
Finding a big box of old pictures, lots of them with me and my Grandmothers, who I still miss very much
Cooler weather, which brings the desire to actually sit outside and enjoy it
My kindle and free e-books
My Promethean Board at work (it's a love/hate relationship, but when it's good, I really enjoy it)
I'm sure I left a lot off this list, but I think this is enough to at least get my mind headed in the right direction before I head to bed.
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