Thursday, March 5, 2009

Grace In Small Things

I've seen this floating around on the interwebs.

Lately I've been going through a rough patch (I think someone might be trying to nail me for an issue at work, bringing it to the higher powers -- I have nothing to worry about, but it still gives me a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, considering I've been social with this person outside of work and had even had this person over for dinner), so I think that is reason enough to write a post of this magnitude.

I'm trying to find things to be grateful for everyday anyway, so why not write it down.

Things I am grateful for:

  1. An impromptu trip to New York in a week and a half. Nothing is written in stone, but it's a strong possibility.
  2. How my two year-old niece brushes the hair off my face when she wants to plant a kiss on my cheek. Melts my heart. Everytime.
  3. My optimism about being in a high school this September and how I fully believe it's the only option for me.
  4. My Zumba class this Friday.
  5. My report cards will be done soon.
  6. My students have improved their grades = happy face!
  7. It's freezing but at least it's not snowing.
  8. 4 months left of work.
  9. Clothes fitting loser (even though boobs are staying true to their form).
  10. I will always have enough money to buy a book and a latte.
There. I'm starting to feel better already.

12 comments:

Chris said...

I am grateful for all the wonderful friends I've made in the blogging community.

I am grateful for the possibility of temps in the 50's this weekend.

I am grateful for the success and happiness of people that truly deserve it.

I am grateful for the fact that the President of the United States is a human being and doesn't mind that status (also that he speaks English and is just about the coolest dude on the planet earth).

I am grateful for not haivng booked a Zumba class. In fact, I am grateful at the moment to not even know what Zumba is so that I can't even remotely feel guilty for not being a part of the Zumba craze.

SoMi's Nilsa said...

I've sort of avoided the GIST tidal wave that is sweeping through the blogosphere. But, I do like the idea of tracking what you're thankful for. Especially if it helps brighten your day.

SM said...

I think it's very important to keep these things in mind when other things are starting to suck.

And your niece? Too cute.

EF said...

Can an impromptu trip happen in a week and a half?

Princess Extraordinaire said...

I'm grateful to be getting fit, although no one told my boobs....

repliderium.com said...

I love the one about your niece- melted my black heart too... :)

ClaireMontgomeryMD said...

you rock!

brookem said...

i think it helps to put the crappy things in perspective when we keep track of all the good we got going. and it seems you have heaps!

(did you get my email back the other day?)

Jules said...

The hair brushing niece melts my heart too!

Scotty said...

Please post pics

:)

emmaelizabeth said...

zumba is amazing!

notyourplainjane said...

Zumba Rocks my World. Seriously. I am in love with it.