Dare2Diva is Grateful

Today was not a bad day but it wasn't an obviously positive one. I think it has a lot to do with the weather. The sun has left us and has been pretty dark all day. That doesn't mean that there aren't things to be grateful for. Universe 1) I am grateful that I was able to enjoy a sleep in this morning. It wasn't overly long but it meant that I was able to recharge a little and then I stayed in bed while I watched an episode of House on DVD. 2) I am grateful that I was able to enjoy a bowl of porridge this morning. It is so much more enjoyable when the weather is cooler. There is something comforting about it. 3) I am grateful that I have been able to have a bit of a chuckle with some of my facebook friends from across the globe. It still shocks me that I can type a message to somebody in the US or UK and they can reply straight away. I know that this shouldn't amaze me but it really does. 4) I am grateful for some wonderful messages I have been receiving from m

We have been blessed with the most beautiful weather in Sydney. Beautifully warm and sunny and it has been nice to get out of the house. I had planned on a sleep in today but best laid plans sometimes don't eventuate. Universe 1) I am grateful that even though my planned sleep in didn't actually happen, I woke reasonably refreshed. 2) I am grateful that I was able to help my sister by taking her to the fruit, veg and meat market. It was nice to get out in the sunshine and have some pressure free, adult company. 3) I am grateful that I am able to enjoy and appreciate the weather we have been having. I have realised that I haven't really appreciated the weather that we have and I think that is because I get so caught up in being in the office and working that something like the weather seems so small and unimportant. 4) I am grateful that I have seem to have found a great team to assist me in getting me back to emotional health. 5) I am grateful that I have been given

I am so glad I had to wake up early today because I could have quite easily stayed in bed. I was so exhausted after yesterday. I think the last week or so has been emotionally draining because I have been talking about things and then trying to make sense of it all. I have learnt not to set my bar too high for my emotional state. Doing what I can is good enough. Pressure is what tips me over the edge and if I put too much pressure on myself to get back to a well state, then I may never get there, so with this in mind, today was a good day. Universe 1) I am grateful that I had to wake up early today. I know that with the level of mental and physical exhaustion I am experiencing, I could have quite easily stayed in bed and then, who knows when I would have made the move. 2) I am grateful that I was able to concentrate enough to play the piano today. I say concentrate, but that was only when I was reading music. When I was just tinkering, I completely lost myself in it, which hasn'

I have had a very weird feeling all day. Burning eyes and tight head feeling although nothing that was bad enough for pain meds which is fabulous. My sister, her other half and the bub visited early this morning and it was lovely to see them. Our move in with each other is a tough one for my father but I think it is slowly sinking in that the male company will be good for him as will the company of the kids. Universe 1) I am grateful for my early morning visitors. A nice way to start the day. 2) I am grateful that my head pain and sore eyes didn't require pain meds. This is a big thing for me. The headaches I have had recently have been really bad and always required pain meds. This are getting better. 3) I am grateful that I had a really big 'nana nap' today. It was 4 hrs but I really needed it and although it didn't cure the head or eye thing, it had helped to recharge the batteries a little yet, I still feel ready for bed. 4) I am grateful for simple dinners li

I have had a rather busy day today. I had another 'chat session' today so took the opportunity to have a long walk in the sun before hand. Afterwards I went for my trek to the mountains to teach. Another glorious day up there. So tempted to take a picnic lunch, my blanket and a book and camp there for the day tomorrow. Just gorgeous. Universe 1) I am grateful that I was able to go for a long walk today and not feel overly tired or unmotivated. 2) I am grateful that I am able to talk through a lot of my thoughts and I am attempting to work out what is what. 3) I am grateful for the banana and honey smoothie I had in the car on my drive up the mountains. I was hungry but didn't feel like actual food. I guess chewing was too much effort. 4) I am grateful for the welcome I get when I arrive at my students house. The dog, babies and older kids greet me like I am their best friend that they haven't seen in yonkers. I am also grateful for the 20mth old asking for a cuddl

My sister arrived this morning to pick me up on her way back to her house. She had just walked her 9yr old to school with the little one in the pram and on a gorgeous sunny day, how could I say no? Universe 1) I am grateful that I woke up an hour earlier than usual even though I had only been asleep for 4 hours. This will mean that sleep will be easier tonight 2) I am grateful that I had a walk (which I had been neglecting the last week) in the sun. There is something about time shared with another person whilst walking that you can't replicate in a lounge room over coffee 3) I am really grateful that my sister had fresh bread delivered this morning as we had run out. I was able to enjoy a coffee and honey sandwich for breaky and an egg sandwich for lunch all on sour dough bread. YUM. 4) I am grateful for the amazing words of support from my fb friends. Some I have met and others, as I have mentioned, I haven't met at all. I think the fact that I don't have a face to

Another family filled day today. It was nice to be able to spend some time with the kids today and not feel any stress. I think the plan for us all to move in together will be good for me. Just have to have a few months of planning and building and then moving. Universe 1) I am grateful that my younger sister has been able to take charge and add a positive vibe to my life at the moment. I only have the strength to try and keep myself together as best I can and having her influence is a blessing 2) I am grateful that I was able to spend some time with my niece and nephews today. Having them around, although noisy, has a great calming effect. 3) I am grateful that I have been able to help my niece today and how her the difference between an assignment for primary school and high school. I taught her some formatting skills that she will be able to use from now on and I was able to show her how taking some time make a big difference. She is very excited about the work she has done. 4