Friday Snow Day – Daily 3 things of gratitude

January 21, 2022 – Brrr it’s cold out there! In South Carolina we don’t often get that biting cold wind that takes your breath away when you step outside. I felt it today, boy. Brrrrrr. The moment I felt it was immediately grateful for the warm home I had just stepped out of and the warm car I immediately climbed into. My heart aches for the homeless or for those who cannot afford to properly heat their homes. I will say extra prayers for them tonight; I am grateful for the technology that allows us to have eLearning days with out students; I am grateful for the clear chest x-ray today – so grateful for good health (even when I don’t feel great). Find the joy around you every day…#gratitude #3things #choosejoy

Wow – It’s been 2 weeks?!

January 20, 2022, 3 things of daily gratitude. Welp – I got the Covid and it knocked me on my behind. I am fully vac’d and got my booster…and then I got hit by the covid train and it was a train wreck, indeed. I taught for a week with it – essential worker and all. I went to bed every day directly after work. Sorry to have abanoned you all for the last 14 days, but I am sure you understand. Old me would have been stressing out about missing my posts, but I much kinder to myself now – largely in part due to focusing on the joy in my life, with gratitude.

I mentally listed my gratitudes but there was no way they were going to get posted – pure survival mode. Snow days are over and I am at my desk at school, all masked up. Here is what I am grateful for today: my health – duh; even though I did not get to go to the beach over the holiday weekend as planned, I am grateful that I had the extra time and snow days to rest and recover; I am grateful for my classroom and the personal connections I make with students. Virtual is hard on everyone, it’s that simple. #choosejoy #gratitude #3things

I also got this exciting new journal published. Well, I think it’s exciting lol. It’s a 5 year gratitude journal. I ordered one for myself and I can’t wait to start using it. Check it out….Have a great day!

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3 things – January 5, 2022

One day, or day one? Man, this hit me today. I am definitely done with “someday”. Moving forward with purpose means now. Today. Always. Sometimes baby steps, and sometimes giant leaps – I am grateful for both; Baby Bird is home and quarantined in her bedroom due to exposure. Even though we can’t hang out, I’m so grateful she is under my roof where I can take care of her and I know she is safe; I am grateful for the surprise FaceTime call from my girls. Caroline giggled when grandma pretended to tickle her over the phone. My students seemed to enjoy the silliness, too. Her joy helped make my day and filled my bucket. #gratitude #choosejoy #3things

This is my giant leap! (Not really need, of course)

January 4, 2022 3 things

Not my classroom.

Is it really only Tuesday? I am grateful for every day and so happy to have a holiday break but getting back your groove in the classroom can be a challenge. Having said that…I am grateful for the hot coffee that gets me going in the morning. The warmth provides comfort and when I take it to school in my thermos it feels like home; I am grateful for the book The Five People You Meet in Heaven. (Mitch Albom) I am reading it aloud to my juniors in these final few days of the semester. It’s about how we are all connected, and we all matter. A wonderful message; I am grateful for falling asleep early on the couch – bring on the zzzzs. #3things #gratitude #choosejoy

Mmmmmm…coffee

January 2, 2022 Daily 3 things…

Today I am grateful for my mother – she loved like no other. Oh how I wish she could have met my children and now, my grandchildren; I am grateful for comedians. I love to laugh and they can always make me feel better; I am grateful for this break we have had and I’m ready for tomorrow. #3things #choosejoy #gratitude

December 29 2021 My Three Things

I am grateful for my very slow walk at the Y with my very dear friend; I am grateful to reconnect with friends when life seems to keep you apart for a while; I am grateful for the delicious Italian meal I just had for dinner and the yummy wine, too. A simple day. A joyful and serene day. Yes! #choosejoy #3things #gratitude #movingforwardwithpurpose ❤️

December 28, 2021 3 things

My prayer for all “may you never be judged by your accomplishments or income, but by the kindness in your heart.” Today is the only December 28, 2021 you will ever get – how did it go? Did you find a moment of joy? What if you looked again? Tried again to see it? Today I am grateful for the joy I found at the end of a very long, difficult meeting. I made it through; today I am grateful for the wisdom, faith, and hope of those who came before me and their willingness to share their experience with me. I am stronger; today I am grateful for the clarity that is provided by the universe if you only learn how to listen and trust. I am learning. #38moredays #choosejoy #3things #gratitude

December 27, 2021 3things of gratitude

It has been 6 days since I wrote them down, my 3 things of gratitude. This has been a difficult time, and I know it can be for many. Ahhhh…The holidays (deep breath). When it comes time for the kids to start having their own celebrations and their own families – their own lives…well it takes some getting used to, in general. Then the holidays come and it’s magnified 100x somehow. It’s hard for this mama bird to find her place. Throw in the other challenges of life and I’ve kind of started spinning out of control. The 3 things can usually keep this stuff in check for me, but the last few days I dropped the ball – went deep inside my head and heart to try and find my path again. I think I did it, thanks to my children and the rest of my people. My peeps…all of the different people around me, all in different roles in my life – supporting me and encouraging me. I am centered again.

So here we go. Today I am grateful for the time I spent outdoors at the park with my friend discussing some of life’s challenges. It felt so good to be outside; today I am grateful for the yoga instructor who gently got me through my first hour of yoga since Covid began – stretching, bending, breathing. It felt so good. Namaste; today I am grateful for grit – pure determination and moxy. Damn right. #3things #choosejoy #gratitude