Dare2Diva is Grateful

Today being a Saturday meant it was a catch up day for me. During the week, I make sure I get up before 8am no matter what time I finally get to sleep, so, when I get a new job, waking up early isn't too much of a shock. Saturday and Sunday, however, are my days where I can catch up on a few zzzzzz. I am starting to get a little concerned about the insomnia so instead of worrying about it, I will get myself to the Dr's again and see what they say. The day was unremarkable but those kinds of days are always nice. Universe 1) I am grateful that I woke up without the headache that I went to sleep with. I was quite ill last night so I feel very very grateful. 2) I am grateful that my neck managed to get itself back into a somewhat normal position without having to get an adjustment. 3) I am grateful for my first cup of tea in the morning. It is such a wonderful thing 4) I am grateful that, due to the smoke from a factory fire, I wasn't able to go for a walk today. I know

Another beautiful sunny day today in Sydney. It got rather hot this afternoon. Actually, it was very hot this afternoon but survived due to air conditioning. I had some things that I had to get done today so out I headed in my little bitty car, no radio, no air con and 3 out of 4 windows working. Cutest car ever. I haven't had as much caffeine today so I will be interested on how that affects my sleep. I have had quite a bit of chocolate though. Hormones still playing up a bit. Universe 1) I am grateful for another gorgeous day today. 2) I am grateful that I have air conditioning at home. It was nice to come home and be comfortable 3) I am grateful for my little car with all its broken bits and faults. It drives well and is really cheep to run, which, since I don't have any spare cash, is great because I can still get out in the car and go places without it breaking the bank. 4) I am grateful for chocolate once again. I needed the pick me up 5) I am grateful that the p

I had such a wonderful day today until 'hormonal hell' hit. I don't suffer PMT as such. I am emotional all the time so I can't blame PMT for it but my blood sugar dropped because I hadn't eaten all day (wasn't at all hungry) and thanks to mother nature, bless her, and hell unleashed itself. Prior to that, I had one of my very favorite young chick have her first singing lesson with me after a 4 or 5yr break and is wanting to get into musical theater, my fav genre to teach. She is a ballerina but that career is soul and body destroying and because she is a strong young thing, she decided rather than starve herself to death, she would go a different path. She is going to be great! She now wants to learn piano too so that is very exciting. After her lesson, I had a few errands to run and I enjoyed the sunshine and then went to my younger sisters for a visit with her and my almost 2yr old nephew. He is just adorable and gives the best hugs. I got home and then

Well, I am not really sure what has happened to today. I don't recall actually doing anything and yet the day has gone. I have a weird feeling today. Not sure what that is actually. This is one of those days when I have had to dig deep for my entry today. Universe 1) I am grateful that I have had some peace and quiet today. Nobody home to hassle me which has been very much appreciated 2) I am grateful for the cup of tea I had when I woke up after a very restless sleep. Nice and soothing 3) I am grateful that it hasn't been too hot or too cold today. True Goldilocks weather. 4) I am grateful that I didn't have to leave the house today. 5) I am grateful for the facebook friends making me chuckle today. 6) I am grateful for 'The Circle'. This is a morning TV show here in Australia hosted by 4 fabulous women who are bloody hilarious. Similar format to the US 'The View' but sooooo much better. I needed a good laugh today and I got a giggle or 2 from the g

Who would have thought that those years of slogging at the piano practicing for hours on end, and hating it, would now bring so much joy. Tuesdays are a great day for me. I visit a home school family and teach piano, singing and theory to a 10yr old boy and his 9yr old sister, but the little ones, both girls at 30mths and 18mths join in the singing too and like to have a piano lesson. I really love teaching these kids and it also helps that they live on a beautiful property on the north side of the blue mountains west of Sydney and today was probably the best day. The sun was shining and warm while the breeze had an autumn chill in it. Universe 1) I am grateful for my mother making me learn and practice my piano. 2) I am grateful for the gift of teaching and if you could make it possible for me to teach as a full time job, that would be awesome! 3) I am grateful for triple shot latte's. I was so tired this morning, which isn't new due to lack of sleep, but I was particu

The start of the new week wasn't a great one with insomnia hitting badly last night. I was still awake at 4am and I was doing my best not to get stressed by it. I set my alarm for 8am because the trick, I am hoping, is that if I get up at the same time every day then the insomnia will eventually stop. On the grateful front, I do have a few and I didn't have to struggle to find them today. Universe, I am grateful for 1) Not having to struggle to find things to be grateful for. This means that I am more open to the process and things are changing already 2) The appointment that I had to attend today not being as bad as predicted due to the caring person conducting the appointment. 3) Almond and choc chip cookies, made by my pa from scratch. They were really wonderful with a cup of tea this afternoon. I know I am on a weight loss journey but there was no agreement looking at food this week. 4) The walk that I had today. It wasn't a whole 30mins because of my lack of sleep, but

The Universe is a great thing. My definition of Universe, others may call God or another religious or spiritual symbol. I believe the Universe to be loving and kind and always giving you what you need. It is hard, or was until a few days ago, to say that I have been given what I needed. Here I am in a bad place personally, but I know that I was given this time to take a rest, spend some time working on me and I realise that now. It is no good just having a positive attitude because that can only last for so long without positive action. The Universe has given me a kick in the pants and told me that I need to focus my efforts on taking positive action for ME. Good grief. Me making the effort for me. How ridiculous! Well, it isn't. I have said it many times that I am going to spend time on me and be good to myself but I haven't taken positive action. Universe, 1) I am so grateful for what I have been going through the last few months. 2) I am grateful for the light bulb moment of