I’m thankful today that it warmed up enough for us to take a walk around the neighborhood. Freedom! It felt wonderful.
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February 21, 2021
On this snowy Sunday, I’m thankful for a lazy day in front of the fire, watching bad tv and snuggling with the pups.
February 20, 2021
I’m so thankful today to see these two. My daughter and her boyfriend came for a quick visit from Virginia.
Once again, we sat outside in the snow, but it was warmer than when my family had come. We had a couple of hours of visiting, and they announced that while it’s not official yet, they’re planning to get married. He still wants to surprise her with the proposal. I’m so excited for them!
I’m grateful my daughter found someone who is a really great guy and also a great match for her. They get along so well and are so cute together. And now we have something else to look forward to—a wedding!
February 19, 2021
Today I’m thankful for an unexpected delivery from a work colleague. It was a sweet gesture that brightened my day.
February 17, 2021
Today I’m thankful for something weird: my tennis ball.
I got a tennis ball a long time ago to use for sore muscles. It helped me get through frozen shoulder, which was some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Of course, it wasn’t all the tennis ball then, I also had a great massage guy. What I wouldn’t give for a good massage today.
I’ve been so tired tonight but my legs have been restless, which means I haven’t been able to relax. So I used my tennis ball. It’s strange to be grateful for something so trivial but it helped tonight. At least for a while.
February 15, 2021
The last couple of days, I felt ok. Then today, I was back to having a headache, my mouth sores hurt, my eyes burned, and I have a rash starting on my face. Why can things go great one day and then so bad the next?!
I try to remember this quote on days like today. I don’t want to be negative all the time, even when that would be so easy to do. So I did what any grown woman would do, I called my mom to whine. It helps to get it out, and then put it into perspective. And my mom didn’t disappoint. She’s always sympathetic but then helps me find something to laugh about. I felt better by the end of our conversation. Things are still uncomfortable but I’ll survive.
February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you spent time with someone you love, especially if that person is you.
Today I’m thankful for all the weirdos in my life, but especially my special one, Patrick. I can’t imagine going through this year, let alone the rest of my life with anyone else. When you find someone who not only has your back, but challenges you to be a better person, hold onto them. ❤️
February 13, 2021
I almost forgot to post today when there was so much to be thankful for! Softly falling snow. Getting out of the house. Seeing friends in person for door dash deliveries. Crafting. Painting. And Anti-Valentine’s.
February 10, 2021
It was an early morning after a restless night. After a 6 am meeting, I took the rest of the day off work and went back to bed.
For whatever reason, I’ve been starting and ending my days with headaches lately, which adds a layer to the fatigue. I think it also adds a layer to my mental fatigue. It’s hard enough to concentrate when you’re tired, but tired with a pounding head? Forget it.
After resting for a while, I felt physically better. And having a day open to doing whatever I wanted was good for my mind. I caught up on the cleaning I was too tired for on the weekend and finished some crafts I had started. It was a relaxing and not long enough. Even still, I’m thankful for this day off. I needed it.
February 9, 2021
I’m in a rut. I realized today I have the same routine. 7 am work. During the day, I think about what I want to do after work. After work, I lose my motivation and end up just checking on my personal emails then watching tv with Patrick. By 8 pm, I’m almost tired enough for bed, but I push through at least until 9 pm.
Before the pandemic hit, we went to the gym fairly regularly. When it closed, we got some inexpensive equipment to use at home. I’ve mostly avoided it. I know I need more exercise, and I also need more energy. So today after work I got on the treadmill instead. Amazingly, I did feel a bit better for a while afterwards. Enough so that I ruined the effect by making rice pudding before dinner.
At any rate, I’m thankful for the change in routine that made me feel a little better for a little while. I’m going to try to shake up the routine and get in some exercise daily. I know; I said try. Baby steps.
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