Month: January 2018

Day 191: Gratitude 31

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Gratitude of the Day: Gratitudes of the Day

Ta da! It’s the last day of my monthly gratitude project and unsurprisingly I’m thankful for the time I took this month to write a gratitude every day. They might be very small or very big, but it’s just good to remember what I have going for me in life. It’s good to remember and be grateful for the small things which get me from day to day. It’s so easy to get bogged down by the humdrum of every day life, so it’s good to reflect on those small moments which give us joy and then to be grateful for them.

Until tomorrow. Happy February!

174 days to go.

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Day 190: Gratitude 30

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Gratitude of the day: Hamilton Day-by-Day calendar

This year for Christmas I received the Hamilton Day by Day calendar for Christmas. It’s a tear away calendar for each day of the year which gives me a quote from Hamilton, lyrics from the musical or an important historical event in Hamilton’s life. It’s only the end of January, but I really do enjoy tearing away the paper to see what quote of the day I’ll get. Every morning as I’m getting ready for work, it gives me a small spark of joy at the beginning of the day to read my new quote. It’s interesting how something so small can make me happy, but those things are good to remember. Maybe even more important to remember than the big stuff.

Until tomorrow.

175 days to go.

Day 189: Gratitude 29

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Gratitude of the Day: The Farmer’s Market

Where I live there’s a Farmer’s Market every Sunday. I only occasionally go since it can get sort of expensive, but I love going. Even if I don’t buy anything, it’s fun to sample the fruits and vegetables (and cheese!). It’s nice just to be outside and meander around and not really have to do anything. It’s nice to chat with my friends and look at the new vendors and go see the what’s on offer from our favorite stands.

It’s honestly strange that I don’t go more because I enjoy it so much. Maybe I’ll add it to my Sunday routine. I really should look at what activities give me happiness and energy and make it a point to do those regularly. Another project for another time.

Until tomorrow

176 Days to go

Day 188: Gratitude 28

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Gratitude of the Day: Musicals

Two years ago, I wanted Hamilton tickets and I knew they were part of the season coming to LA. So in order to ensure I got a ticket, I bought season tickets as my “fun thing” for the month. It was really expensive for me at the time, but I considered it a fair price to pay so I could see Hamilton live. Seven shows and two years later (and Hamilton), I consider it a good move. I love having season tickets to the Pantages here in LA. If I didn’t, I think I would rarely go see musicals, but now I see every one and I love it.

Last year I considered giving them up to save money, but I went to see Finding Neverland and it was so delightful I went home and immediately renewed my tickets. They got me! And I’m glad they did. I always look forward to going to the shows and I have the cheap seats, so it’s really not very expensive for the amount of joy I get out of it.

Until tomorrow

177 Days to go!

Day 187: Gratitude 27

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Gratitude of the Day: Podcast App

I love listening to Podcasts. I have several that I try to keep up with and I’m always looking for new ones to listen to. Unfortunately once I started my new job I wasn’t able to listen to them anymore because my new job is a lot more work and required much more concentration. It’s a good thing! But also I got behind on my podcasts. I don’t know why, but I only just recently realized I could download a Podcast app and listen to them during my commuting time now. I don’t have a long commute, but I still enjoy listening to a little bit as I drive back and forth. And for longer drives it’s perfect. So now I’m getting all caught up and enjoying my commute more and I’m just a little happier.

Until tomorrow.

178 Days to go!

Day 186: Gratitude 26

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Gratitude of the Day: Poetry by Mary Oliver

As party of my 18 in 2018 I said I would like to read more poetry. It’s a sort of vague goal, but I have several books of poetry sitting around my apartment that I bought and never read, so I guess just to finish those would be sufficient. So I’ve been reading a poem a day in Owls and Other Fantasies by Mary Oliver and I just love it so much. I love reading poems about nature and so Mary Oliver really is a great poet for me to start my goals off with. I particularly love Wild Geese and have for a long time, so it’s always good to come back and revisit.

Until tomorrow.

179 days to go.

Day 185: Gratitude 25

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Gratitude of the Day: My shower

My shower was broken for the past week and a half and it was finally fixed! I was so happy when I got home from work! I can stop driving to my friend’s houses to use their showers (thanks friends!) and I can exercise without fear of getting too sweaty. It’s something I definitely took for granted. As soon as it stopped working I was so upset and as the days passed I just got grumpier and grumpier because having a place to bathe in my own home seemed like a luxury. And it is! People around the United States and around the world don’t have access to clean water and here I am grumpy that my shower wasn’t working for a week and a half. But it’s back! Nice and warm and right in my own apartment. What a lucky girl I am.

Truly something to be grateful for!

Until tomorrow.

180 Days to go.