Day 226: Directions + Web Series

Today I learned...
...that I can troubleshoot my own directions while driving. I don't have to rely on a GPS... I can actually use my mind.

Today I am thankful for...
...discussions for a new Web Series with a good friend. Stay tuned! ;-)

Day 225: Positive Thinking + Test Success

Today I learned...
...that positive thinking influences others A LOT even when they don't realize it.

Today I am thankful for...
...my friend passing the licensure exam for MSW.

Day 224: Not Caring + Lidocaine Gel Cream

Today I learned…

…that some people really don’t care.

Today I am thankful for…

…the Lidocaine gel cream that is helping Rick’s pain.

Day 223: Studying + Kitties

Today I learned…

…that I am better at studying for the licensure exam than I thought!

Today I am thankful for…

…time to snuggle and talk to my kitties.

Day 222: Understanding Death + Niece Friend

Today I learned…

…that very small children can understand death as a happy thing.

Today I am thankful for…

…the adorable conversation I had with my 2 year old niece about how Jenn Friedman is HER friend and not MINE. Hahahaha.

Day 221: Plan + End to Stressful Week

Today I learned…

…that having a plan for the following day makes sleep so much easier.

Today I am thankful for…

…the end of a very, very stressful work week!

Day 220: Cloud Atlas + Grammy

Today I learned…

…that Cloud Atlas is my new favorite movie.

Today I am thankful for…

…my Grammy reaching 85 years of age!

Day 219: Email + Deep Thoughts

Today I learned…

…that connecting my email accounts to my Mac Apple Mail application makes life SO much easier!

Today I am thankful for…

…a husband who appreciate the deep, inner thoughts of the world.

Day 218: Pain Empathy + Support

Today I learned...
...that people in pain can be kinder and more personable than the professionals helping people in pain.

Today I am thankful for...
...the opportunity to be there for my husband.

Day 217: Writing + Responses

Today I learned...

...that writing about Rick's pain is really helpful to me.

Today I am thankful for...

...the beautiful and loving responses I receive in regards to Rick and his chronic pain. 

Day 216: Coffee with Jenn + Momma-ness

Today I learned...

...that coffee with Jenn is good in any state, in any setting - whether it be Port Authority, NYC...coffee shops near and far...Starbucks...or at my own kitchen table. 

Today I am thankful for...

...my momma being so momma-y to everyone I love. :-)

Day 215: Dreams + Recording

Today I learned...

...that my friend Jenn is even more talented than I realized. Her voice is so powerful. Her words are so creative. Her gift is so pure. She is reaching for her dreams and they are happening!

Today I am thankful for...

...being present while Jenn recorded a beautiful song for her project Eating Disorders on the Wire. I felt so proud and so touched and so honored! What a special experience!

Day 214: Parents + Reiki Gifts

Today I learned...
...that parents are always parents.

Today I am thankful for...
...my beautiful friend Jenn who gave the gift of Reiki to Rick. I watched the whole process and it was amazing and heartfelt. I am also thankful for my time with her making goofy videos and playing with twin MacBook Pros.

Day 213: Aunt Stories + Office

Today I learned...
...that my aunt is always good for a funny story.

Today I am thankful for...
...an office to myself so when I blow my nose 1,000 times a day no one has to see.

Day 212: Lost of Sleep + Tissues

Today I learned...
...that 15 hours of sleep is not necessarily enough when one is sick.

Today I am thankful for...
...tissues.

Day 211: Second Sick Day + Entertaining TV

Today I learned...
...that a second sick day is sometimes as necessary as a first.

Today I am thankful for...
...entertaining television to keep me company at home while sick.

Day 210: Sick + Sick

Today I learned...
...that getting sick from my nieces was worth the cuddles.

Today I am thankful for...
...all the sick time I have at my job so that I could use some to stay home.

Day 208: Mac Love + Pasta Date

Today I learned...

...that the MacBook Pro is awesome. Like...even more awesome than I hoped. 

Today I am thankful for...

...a dinner date (with pasta) with the one and only Jenn Friedman. It's like she lives here now. I love it. I could get used to this. ;-)

Day 207: Family Norms + Baby Cuddles

Today I learned...

...that a family makes their own normal.

Today I am thankful for...

...my tiny baby niece who let me rock her cheek to cheek.

Day 209: Results + Following Dreams

Today I learned...
...that expressing yourself gets results.

Today I am thankful for...
...the knowledge that a friend is following her dreams.