Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Pleasing my ethereal manager - I'm thankful for my job because...

I can play the music I like.
I can dress casually.
Chuck is cool.
I am self directed.
I can go online when I want to.
Free coffee!
There's a store next door for snacks and drinks.
It pays very well.
I get discounts on shoes and insoles.
I can share opinions with Chuck and Dave.
I am free to customize live chat responses.
I make the vast majority of people happy.
I get to see the bay on my commute.
Our computers and telephones work well.
It's air conditioned.
It's not too much physical labor.
The mailman and UPS delivery guy are nice.
I can set my own work pace.
I get to enjoy creative writing on Facebook and Twitter.
I am getting great ideas for running my own business.
I have a window at my desk.
I have a nice green plant.
I have a comfortable chair.
I have a clean desk.
I can check my email at work.
I can and do act in others best interests.
I am adding new skills and experiences to my resume.


10 Things to be Thankful For - Gratitude works!

1. I am thankful to have been notified that I passed the test to join Mensa! Because independent validation always makes me feel good!
2. I am thankful for unexpected financial windfalls like the check from Citizens because it's proof that gratitude works!
3. I am thankful to live in Florida because we are so close to so much to do - Disney, Universal, The Keys, the beach and so much more.
4. I am thankful that A told me about her gratitude journal because it started me on the path to gratitude.
5. I am thankful that R told me to see 'The Secret' because it solidified my commitment to improving my life through gratitude.
6. I am thankful for 'The Magic' because it has given us a specific set of exercises to help us increase gratitude in our lives.
7. I am thankful that G is as excited about our path as I am because together we are unstoppable and will achieve all our dreams.
8. I am thankful that Mom is coming to dinner tomorrow so I can tell her about Mensa.
9. I am thankful for today's gratitude exercise because it focuses on my career and being thankful for work.
10. I am thankful for the joy I feel this morning because I know it is because of my gratitude and there will be much more to come!

Monday, June 4, 2012

10 Things to be Thankful For - workday mornings

1. I am thankful to have a job to go to so I can meet my financial responsibilities.
2. I am thankful for all my clothes because they give me many choices for comfortable things to wear.
3. I am thankful for Facebook because it lets me see what is happening with friends and family.
4. I am thankful that my husband makes me lunch because it saves me time and money and makes me feel loved.
5. I am thankful for my cellphone because it lets me stay in touch with G and others while at work.
6. I am thankful for my cosmetics because they make me feel better about my daily appearance.
7. I am thankful for the air conditioning because it makes the house cool and pleasant to live in.
8. I am thankful for the little hook that holds my car keys so I know where they are each day.
9. I am thankful I remembered to get gas over the weekend so I don't have to stop on the way to work.
10. I am thankful to leave on time so I am at work on time.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

10 Things to be Thankful For - Lazy Sundays

1. I am thankful to sleep in late because I feel fully refreshed and relaxed.
2. I am thankful for relaxed morning breakfast time because G makes yummy pancakes.
3. I am thankful for coffee because it tastes good and lifts my energy.
4. I am thankful for time off of work because I can spend time with G enjoying our leisure activities.
5. I am thankful for HGTV home improvement shows because they give us ideas on how to renovate and decorate the home we love so much.
6. I am thankful for HBO On Demand because it lets us watch movies and our favorite shows like Game of Thrones and True Blood whenever we want.
7. I am thankful for stretchy pants and worn out T-shirts because they are so soft and comfortable.
8. I am thankful for long hot showers because they make me feel energized and rejuvenated.
9. I am thankful for improv practice because it lets me be creative and test my brain.
10. I am thankful for my Kindle because I can access the Internet and read in bed before I go to sleep every night.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Relationships - 3 people I am thankful for, 5 reasons

1. G
Thank you, G, for supporting me in every endeavor and believing in my talents and skills.
Thank you, G, for making me laugh, especially when I feel like crying.
Thank you, G, for always being honest with me.
Thank you, G, for being willing to take chances and go on adventures with me.
Thank you, G, for loving me and making me feel like the most important person in the world.

2. M
Thank you, M, for believing in my talent.
Thank you, M, for entertaining me.
Thank you, M, for sharing my love for Star Wars and Disney.
Thank you, M, for giving me good direction.
Thank you, M, for sharing your daughter with me.

3. P
Thank you, P, for always listening to me.
Thank you, P, for respecting my opinions.
Thank you, P, for encouraging me to use my talents.
Thank you, P, for your competitive spirit and fun loving nature.
Thank you, P, for sharing my love of the theater.

10 Things to be Thankful for - Entertainment

Because it's Saturday and I'm going to Walt Disney World, here are 10 things I am thankful for because they entertain me, bringing me joy and laughter -

1. Pirates of the Caribbean - and specifically Captain Jack Sparrow
2. Star Wars
3. The Little Mermaid
4. Game of Thrones
5. True Blood
6. Modern Family
7. The Big Bang Theory
8. Two Broke Girls
9. Satellite comedy radio
10. Harry Potter

Friday, June 1, 2012

10 Things to be Thankful For - Day Two - what I can see from the couch

I can sit on my couch and count at least ten things I am thankful for without moving! I am so blessed!
1. The beautiful view of the lake from our home because it brings me peace and happiness.
2. The wildlife that shares our backyard because they make me feel connected to nature.
3. The rain that's falling right now because its filling the lake and making everything green.
4. The morning news because it lets me know where accidents are so I can avoid them.
5. Our fireplace because it makes me so proud to look at it and know that we placed those stones ourselves.
6. Our Millionaire pins because they bring me happy memories.
7. My Nancy Award because it makes me proud and happy to remember directing It's A Wonderful Life.
8. Our floor because it makes me proud to look at it and know that we leveled that concrete and placed those boards ourselves.
9. Our TV and stereo system because it brings us so much entertainment and information.
10. Our lanai because it lets us experience the outdoors without being exposed to rain and bugs.