Challenge 14: Gratitude
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Pizza and Prayers
I had an interesting experience tonight. The Accountant and l went to a pizza buffet for dinner. We don’t normally go there due to the cost, but we had flyer from our insurance guy stating that buffet was only $3 for a customer appreciation special. When we got to the buffet, the cashier told… Continue reading
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Why I do the Gratitude Challenge Every Year
I’ve never liked the movie Pollyanna. She was always so glad and happy about everything. I don’t think it is humanly possible for a normal person to always be happy. Despite my dislike of Pollyanna, I do a gratitude challenge every year. During the month of November, I think of one thing I’m thankful for… Continue reading
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Not Grateful Day
I’ve been doing the thankful challenge for 30 days now. Yesterday, I had a bad day. I wasn’t feeling grateful for anything. So, I decided to honor my feelings and write an ungrateful list. I’m NOT GRATEFUL for… Scorpions Scorpions that don’t die when you try to kill them. Students that turn in all their… Continue reading
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Thankful Day #26: Water
Water. I take it for granted. It’s always there when I need it. I don’t have to walk five miles a day to get water for my family from a well or river. I’ve never had to worry about clean water. I just turn on the facet and out it comes. It’s there for drinking,… Continue reading
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Grateful Days 1-24
It’s time to start my November tradition. I write something I’m grateful for every day for the entire month in my journal. Here’s my list for the first 25 days of November. Day 1: I’m grateful for music. Thankful Day #2: I’m grateful for bowling with my friends after a long day at work. Thankful… Continue reading
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Joyful Moments #202
I’ve been tracking my joyful moments for the last two years. Every time I have a little pocket of happiness or a moment of fun, I call it out for what it is. It’s a joyful moment sandwiched in between my ordinary and sometimes stressful life. I had my 202nd joyful moment this week. I… Continue reading
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Goodbye Harry
Today Harry the Laundry Basket died and went to laundry basket heaven. This laundry basket is about twenty years old. It’s been to college, on road trips, lived in many different houses and had all kinds of adventures. It’s one old laundry basket ,and it was completely falling apart. The handles had both broken. It… Continue reading
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Ramblings from the Birthday Girl
I turned old today. It’s my birthday. I’m now 38. You might not think that is old, but it’s older than I’ve ever been in my entire life. Birthdays are a time to celebrate. I get to open birthday gifts. It’s just a fun day on my birthday. I received a very special gift 38… Continue reading
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Everyone needs an Aunt
Everybody needs an Aunt Marla in their life! I had a good day at work and then I got stuck in some very heavy traffic driving home. My good day turned bad really fast. I was grouchy, tired and frustrated as more and more cars piled onto the same road as me. I found this… Continue reading
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Gratitute Challenge Days 25-30
My annual gratitude challenge is over. It’s kind of weird not to wake up and immediately go to my journal to write down a thankful thought. Here’s my list for days 24-days 30. Day 30 is my favorite. Toilet paper really is a miracle and I love it! Day 24: Green arrows at busy intersections… Continue reading