Is it still Monday? It feels like it’s a Monday. I’ve been tired and unmotivated most of the day, but I made it through work and was looking forward to a massage appointment afterwards. Only when I got there, they had switched me from my regular massage therapist to the new, hesitant guy. So I got an hour massage on the back of my legs and feet since that’s what I told him was bothering me. It was fine, and I felt bad when he told me it was his last day there. He might not be a great massage therapist, but he seemed like a nice kid.

At any rate, I’m thankful for getting my feet massaged. It’s not something I normally have done and it did feel good. I’m also thankful for dinner ready when I got home, and pups who were happy to see me.

I’m thankful for this reminder today.

I intended to paint today, but I didn’t get there. Instead, Patrick and I went to a new place for lunch, then followed it up with a short jaunt to an antique shop that I rarely get to. However, after getting a few other things done around the house, I did find time to sketch up an idea for a painting on my iPad. I’m grateful for a little time of creativity today before the work week starts.

I’m thankful today for sleeping in, for art therapy, for poetry, and for flickering candles.

My daughter asked me this evening how my day was, and my reply was “not awful” and asked how her day was. She said it was not too bad. We agreed that adulthood stinks when the best we got was a passable day.

Even though it was an ok day, there were some high points: Patrick made me coffee, we met some friends for a beer after work, and I FINALLY got my consultation scheduled with the new plastic surgeon. I’m pretty relieved about that last one. Yay!

I’m never losing weight. Patrick came home with these gems tonight. Mmmmmmm. I’m thankful for the chocolate because it was a nice comfort snack on another dreary day. It’s been too gray and dreary for too long. I can’t wait to see the sun again.

The referral to a new plastic surgeon finally came through. I was relieved to hear it since I’d been following up the last couple of weeks and had to request my doctor’s office send it twice. The assistant I spoke with today said I should get a call tomorrow after they determine which doctor would be a good fit for my case. I really hope that’s true.

I’m thankful today for moving forward on that as well as for chips and salsa, funny tv shows, and bookend pups.

I’m thankful today for having a better than expected meeting at work, a good first day of school for Patrick, and catching up with an old friend.

We took a day trip to a quaint town Patrick had never been to that is about an hour and a half away. The drive there was mostly though rural areas, so it was picturesque. The town itself had some historic features but was mostly little shops and restaurants. Since the day wasn’t too cold and the sun came out for a while, it was pleasant. I’m thankful for a fun day in a new area.