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In a rush~ the holiday season you know~ I'm grateful for: safe travels unexpected income the gift of giving traditional holiday foods details change egg timers window blinds helpful hand a funny joke It's getting harder, not necessarily to think of gratitudes but, to remember if I already listed the same ones!!! Chalk it up to my age :) lol |
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Todays gratitudes~ unexpected nights off from work red peppers in place of tomatoes car brakes tow trucks healing enlightening articles college education/training flattering camera angles elevators/escalators financial freedom |
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Gratefuls~ new sneakers paper plates change jars garbage pick-up headsets brillo pads multi-tasking dictionaries fresh cut Christmas trees clementines |
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It was a nice weekend at work...busy, but a nice crew on (for the most part). I am grateful for co-workers who are friendly and kind. It makes work a better place. Our department recently had a mandatory "Code of Conduct" inservice. Some of the staff rolled their eyes and made fun of the content. I thought it was very good. We should be mindful of how we treat patients and each other. We are professionals and should act as such. We signed a commitment to excellence statement. I am hopeful that it will be the groundwork to weed out those who should not be there. We each had to make a personal statement of commitment. I said I would strive to make uplifting comments and not get sucked into negative dialog. It is so easy to get pulled into the gutter. There are nurses who have never accepted the group of us who came from our previous place of employment when our unit closed down. We have been called "stupid and worthless" as a group and have each been victims of individual condescending comments as well. It's been difficult to not get sucked into talking about the instigators in return...but it doesn't solve anything...and it sure doesn't make us any better than them. I just want to be able to go to work, focus on my patients, and do my job in a pleasant environment. Tomorrow, my sister, my daughter, one of my daughter's friends/housemate, and I are going to start a program called "Simple Steps" based on a book by the same name. It is a 10 week program to getting control of your life, focusing on health, weight, home, and spirit. I am excited about it. I have to read the first chapter tonight to see what we are to work on for the next 7 days. My daughter made us work sheets to keep track of our progress. I'm sure I'll be journaling my progress from time to time. When my son was home this weekend he informed us that he worked with his school advisor to send resumes out for potential jobs once he graduates in May. Most of the resumes went to motocross racing teams in California. I am excited for him. I hope he has a positive response from his applications. We are having our Thanksgiving next Saturday. I work Thanksgiving night, and Saturday works out well for the rest of our family too, so that's the day. My hubby and I went grocery shopping this morning and got our turkey, etc. I hope all of you are getting your preparations for the holiday finalized as well. I find my mind drifting with the short hours of sleep today after getting home from work and grocery shopping so I'll go for now. Have a good night. |
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' have 2 hours to get alot done~ 20 Gratitudes for the weekend: **holidays, family bonding **novicaine, hot/cold packs **life vests, wind for sails **hats, shade **dreams, reality **newspapers, news on TV **bible study, religious freedom **carpet, floor tile **paint, paneling **windows, doors Have a great weekend everyone! |
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As previously stated, I'm working this weekend. Soooo, thought I'd list some gratitudes today for then~ ' am enormously grateful that my son and nephew made out ok today! enjoyable jobs (my daughter has a job she loves) snuggling (my kitty cuddled up with me tonight) Christmas surprises (I found some today) whipped cream (like that on my decaf caramel brulee latte) premires shopping carts washers & dryers rescue crews opportunities |
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What a day. I met up with my sister and we got some Christmas shopping done and spent time chattin' at the bookstore. I had a decaf caramel brulee latte~ yummy!!! While there I called my son to see what time he was getting home and he told me he was broken down along side the interstate...said his truck "blew up!" Fortunately he was fine and had gotten a hold of my hubby who was already enroute to his rescue. As I type, they are on their way back home. Then on my way home, I called my sister to tell her it all worked out ok with my son and she told me her son was hit by a car out at school! It was a hit and run. He was ok too, thank God, and I guess they did find the car that hit him...he had left a dent in it!!! These boys~ OY!!! I thank and praise God over and over for His protection over all of our children. The day could have ended very differently. |
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I noticed I put troops in my gratitudes when I already listed armed forces previously. Although I am doubley grateful for them, I thought I should list another thing to keep the count up... how about...sprinklers! I am off today to meet up with my sister for a day out. I may try to get some Christmas shopping done. I also need more pages for the scrapbook of my trip, cat litter, and a card. My son is supposed to be coming home tonight for the opening of the second Twilight movie. My daughter bought him tickets, which I think is so nice of her as she is tight financially but wanted him to be able to go. I haven't seen either movie but I saw a clip yesterday and it seems right up their alley. I'm sure they will enjoy it. I have to work this weekend (first time back since vaca). I hope it is doable as I was told there are many inductions and C-sections scheduled to get babies born before Thanksgiving. Well, I'm off~ have a great day! |
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Though a bit before midnight, I'm posting my gratitudes for the 18th now as I am going out tomorrow...I'm thankful for: professional insight our troops spontaneity abilities plowed roads progress restaurants that meet special dietary needs ...(it might be the 18th by the time I'm done!) intuition my hubby truly thinking I am beautiful :) being treated like a queen |
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This morning's gratitudes~ fancy buttons and lace trim observing birds at a feeder warm clothes fresh out of a dryer first sight of budding flowers and trees in the spring faces a premie makes in twilight sleep victorian screen doors entertainers rush of a trying something daring positive self esteem strength Another busy day planned~ car inspection, wash, preparing for a meeting tonight, scrapbooking my trip, changing the cat litter (trash night), etc. Better go for today! |
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...to continue~ I'm thankful for *chiropractic services, rolling hills, black-eyed susans, fantasy creatures, bandaids, penny candy, search engines, anchors, mentors, boots Our trip to Jamaica was totally awesome. My hubby and I were at Couples Resort in Ocho Rios for a week. We ate and ate and ate, vegged in the surf and sun, & took in the evening shows. We went on a glass bottom boat tour, catamaran cruise, and did some snorkeling. I learned yoga moves, tried soca, reggae, and line dancing, and made a beaded necklace at a class down near the beach. We had the spa experience~ a couples massage included. We shopped, met new friends, and have memories that will last a lifetime :)! Gratitudes~ *aha moments, on-line FB chats, coloring, quilting, a listening ear, tea time, finished first rounds, being called beautiful, itching a scratch, rockers too tired to finish the bible study entry...that's for another time. |
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Note to self~ I want to journal on my last chapter in my study, get as caught up as possible on my gratitudes (am missing like 90! Yikes!), and update my journal on my fantastic trip to Jamaica!!! Whew ;P Let's knock off some thankfuls (in 10's)~ *imaginative play, foreign accents, stretching, decaf options, uplifting words, contrasts, magazine browsing, dexterity, virgin alcohol drinks, touch *prayer, dumpsters, burn barrels, showers, giftcards, clouds, directions, bus drivers, welcome mats, naps *group effort, new acquaintances, well-being, pussy willows, seedless fruit, the smell of woodwork, puppy's breath, stained glass, toy trains, sky ...1/3 done..more to come... |
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' am taking a break from packing to eat my lunch. Thought I'd post 10 more gratitudes to catch up since I started late this month, and 10 more added to that for tomorrow as we leave for the airport at like 5:15 a.m. and I won't get a chance to do it then! I will be offline until a week from Monday, but then I'll check back in with y'all to catch up on the latest and to fill you in on my vacation :). Gratitudes~ good neighbors movies recliners sweet breads laughter truth bargains umbrellas employment nights off sleeping in shooting stars changing seasons storage space compliments hot drinks walking free admission attics armed forces Gotta go. 'Am headed to our church bazaar, then to the Michael Jackson movie. His life may have been controversial, but he was one heck of an entertainer! |
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Had a great day with my kids! I am thankful today for~ long chats with my sister toenail polish hair barretts suitcases on wheels diversity sweaters space heaters bats treadmills challenges |
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Happy early Birthday greetings to quinns crossing and stephc! As I am about to leave for a day out with my kids, I am in a most grateful state of mind for my many blessings...among them~ thoughtful gifts a genuine smile pet sitters scripture and quotable quotes porch swings gas attendants baseball games comic strips canoe rides computers |
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Got my laundry done, now I gotta pack. Am tryin' to decide if I want to take my CD player or not. I love my piano music and don't get to just lay back and let the melodies flow through me...but quiet is rare as well. I always tend to overpack. What to do, what to do. My daughter and I are traveling to see my son at school tomorrow. There were some items he needed so we're taking them to him and will take him out to lunch. I am looking forward to a day with my kids. I'm enjoying my gratitude entries. I got a late start and with vacation and all, making daily contributions the whole month of November will just not happen. Therefore, I thought I'd make a few extra this evening~ snorkeling being barefoot delectable desserts hammocks massage adventure coming home photographs scrapping memories (Are you detecting a pattern here?!?) |
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Wow. Was I ever tired last night at work. Actually it was a good thing there was a full house as it kept me moving clear until this a.m. I'm having to stay up to get laundry done for our trip. My bed is surely calling me though... I stopped on the way home at my favorite christian coffee house to have breakfast with a friend. We hadn't seen each other for about a week so it was fun to dine and catch up. Uhhh. I just nodded off for an hour! My first load of laundry's done and I got the second over into the dryer. I'm gonna list my "thankful fors" before I fall asleep again~ thrift stores artwork snail mail snow on Christmas anything pumpkin HGTV evenings fishing glasses a soft, warm, whisper of a breeze fleece blankets I'm off to twilight land :) Zzzzz |
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Wow. Where does the time go? I haven't made an entry since Oct. 20th. My birthday was wonderful, a celebration extending over a couple of days. "Amelia" was a movie definately worth seeing. It inspires one to pursue their dreams, despite the odds. I am blessed with family and friends who made my special occasion memorable. I attended one of the local craft fairs the weekend after my birthday. I was able to find a few gift items for my daughter for Halloween and I even treated myself to a pair of whimsical earrings that look like tiny ice cream sundaes topped with a cherry! The 26th and 27th, I oriented on day shift at work to team leader duties. It was crazy busy and JAHCO came for a surprise inspection! I did learn alot though, and was happy to spend time with a friend from my former job who holds the team leader position on days at my new job. (I still need to orient with a team leader on nights before I take my turn as team leader though. Their are some responsibilities that are different on nights than days.) Wednesday I had my follow-up doctor's appt. My fasting sugar still came back borderline elevated, as did my A1C. My cortisol level was also up there (that's the stress hormone~gee, no surprise there!) I was ordered more tests and depending on how they come back will determine if I need to see an endocrinologist or not. It was recommended that I see a chiropractor for alignment issues and I got the name of a councelor to see for the stress. (I had the 1st chiropractor and councelor visits today. I was pleasantly surprised with the treatments I got at the chiropractor. A combination of heat, ultrasound, massage, electric stim, and adjusting left me feeling very pampered. Tonight I'm a bit sore, but she said that was to be expected. The counceling session was also very therapuetic. I am challenged to ponder trust until we meet again.) The 29th I met my sister at the bookstore where we meet up from time to time 1/2 way between our homes. We had such a fun get together. She had picked a puzzle book up from the bargain books and we spent the better part of an hour and a half trying to solve some of them. We got to laughing over our apparent lack of sense over some of the puzzles. I bought a book called: "Simple Steps, 10 weeks to Getting Control of Your Life" and an "Attitudes of Gratitude, Guided Journal" that I am planning to start once we get back from Jamaica. I have finished my bible study and will be posting notes from the final chapter soon. Right now I am reading a book by Stormie Omartain called "Praying for Your Adult Children." It is a very, very good book and one I would highly recommend for recent empty nesters. On the weekend, I worked. In my last 3 work days I have been assigned to the nursery, the NICU, and to lactation. I really enjoy mixing it up like that. It keeps work interesting. My son was home this past weekend. He brought 2 friends with him from school. They seemed like very nice young men. They were in and out alot but I was glad to spend what time I could with my son while he was here. He had finals for the first trimester on Monday. I talked to him on the phone tonight and he said he did ok and will start the 2nd trimester on Friday. I talked to my daughter tonight as well. We are getting together on Friday and I am looking forward to that. Well, I think that is it in a nutshell. I have been so enjoying everyones gratitude journaling this month so I would like to add my own grateful thoughts tonight~ I am thankful~ to be blessed with family and friends who love me for Arnie, my little buddy who sleeps beside me as I'm journaling my home, cozy with my electric woodstove my lake get-a-way, a piece of heaven on earth my car, that takes me anywhere I want to go vacations, rejuvenation for my soul humor, that keeps me sane comfy clothes and comfort foods days out with my sisterchicks music, sweet sweet music Nite all. |
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