Dare2Diva is Grateful

I feel so incredibly blessed today. I have had an amazing day today, I am still on cloud nine, although extremely tired. I finally got to meet Kathryn from www.styleandsubstance.com.au, and what a beautiful lady who is generous of heart and spirit and of course, fashion. She had asked me to model some amazing fashion for her website, and I said I would do it. I have been fussed over with hair and make up, including false eyelashes which are extremely glamerous, and then I got to wear some beautiful outfits, which I was generously given as payment for modelling. I was not expecting this at all because of ow generous Kathryn had already been so this was such an amazing surprise. I had a little teary moment on my way home because I realised that I haven't felt so beautiful as I did today, in well over 12 months, but that previous perception of beauty doesn't come close to the reality because I don't think I have ever felt as beautiful as I did today. In particular, the last 12

The day started out really well as I was feeling so much better. I true Diva style, this gave me permission to go nuts and be really busy today and I really over did it. Sure I am paying for it now but I am glad I did it. I got so much done today. Nails and waxing completed, last bits and pieces purchased for my first day at work on Monday and hair cut and coloured thanks to my sister and her hubby. All is grand. I have also had time to reflect on the past 6 mths because this is the end of my unemployment which in actual fact, marks the end of my bad phase. I know I have a long way to go to get my mind back to some form of even keel, but I am well on my way and have come so far. Universe 1) I am grateful that I woke up feeling so much better today. 2) I am grateful that this meant I had the energy to get so much done today. 3) I am grateful that although I feel unwell, it isn't bad enough for a hospital trip. This is a great thing 4) I am grateful for the pampering I had done

I don't want a repeat of this day for sure, so I won't mention the worst of it, but seriously, I have 3 days to get better before I start my new job so asthma and chest infection, be gone! A strange day in Australian politics today. The first term elected Prime Minister was politically assassinated by the party and in comes a new PM. A female PM. Firstly, I hate the B.S surrounding politics, but I do know that I hate the way this assassination was conducted and played out. It is irrelevant whether you like the guy or not, it was disrespectful to him and to the Australian public. The public voted him in and the public should be able to vote him out. Simple. That is the only thing I want to say on the politics side of things. Today has me wondering about the screams of joy that we have our first female leader of the country. This joy really does sadden me. It saddens me that a female head of state seems such an achievement. I thought we had come such a long way as women that the

I went on another trip to see Dr Doogie Howser today. I was quite scared last night due to breathing issues, but it settled down somewhat so I could sleep. I have avoided hospital again, only just, and the steroids have been increased so I am being very careful with my fingers and toes because I tend to break something while I am on this medication. Again, I am digging a little deep for todays entry but not because I am not feeling grateful, but because I am not feeling well and thinking is a struggle. Universe 1) I am grateful that my breathing settled down early this morning so I could get back to sleep. 2) I am grateful for the healthy food I have in the house because I am extremely hungry due to the meds and I could eat anything and everything in the house. 3) I am grateful that I have yet again avoided hospital today. The thought of being around a whole bunch of sick people and having the medical staff monitor me (and medicate) to make sure I don't go into respiratory dis

My day started well and went down hill from there to the point that I have cranky pants on and it is highly unlikely they will be coming off for the rest of the night. I went teaching, and that is usually such a good day but the young man that did his exam now has his head so far up his own butt and thinks because he aced his exam, he is brilliant and doesn't need to try. He played one of his pieces today and I think he would have been lucky to get half the notes right. When I asked him which piece he was playing because the page he had open and the piece he played didn't match, he said that he couldn't be bothered reading the notes and what he did was better anyway. Needless to say, he will be playing kids hanon (exercises) and scales for a week!Little bugger. Then they were supposed to pay fees last week, but mum forgot to go to the bank. She also forgot today and with a gazillion bills to pay and these fees covering them all, I am about to have a freak out! Universe 1

Dr trip today. After a very restless, oxygen deprived night, I really didn't have much of a choice. I am one of these patients that self medicates after self diagnosing, but I can't self prescribe, hence my Dr visit. The Dr I saw reminded me immediately of Dr Doogie Howser. Very young indeed, but not obnoxious, and cute in a geeky kind of way. Anyway, after having the 'conversation' as to why I didn't need to go to hospital, he gave me the necessary drugs with the promise to go to the hospital or return to the surgery if I wasn't any better tomorrow. No problem at all. Needless to say, I have felt very sleepy, sore, and completely over it today. I am hoping that Wednesday will be the day I will feel well enough to get stuck into my cleaning. Universe 1) I am grateful that I was able to get an early appointment with the Dr today 2) I am grateful that I didn't have to go to hospital today and I think I should be ok tonight. 3) I am grateful that I still h

Another unwell day today. Time to hit the Dr's again tomorrow. My day has been spent resting, sleeping and keeping warm. At some stage, I must get my house work done and my clothes washed and pressed ready for next week! Universe 1) I am grateful that I have had a minimum of 480 reasons to be grateful since March 14th. 2) I am grateful for the tea with honey and the soft honey roll I had for breakfast. It really was extremely yummy. 3) I am grateful for the 2 'kindy kips' (aka nana naps, snoozes during the day) I have been able to have today. I am still not feeling very well at all, so being able to go and snooze in my warm bed has been greatly appreciated. 4) I am grateful that I can recognise my negativity can affect others. Whilst I have every right to feel depressed and negative at times, by keeping this journal, the negativity isn't a complete focus and therefore less likely to have an impact on those around me. 5) I am grateful for the dinner of fillet stea

I do believe I am truly blessed. Amazing things have been happening to me lately and I am so incredibly grateful that the universe has given these things to me after having such a trying time over the last 12months or so. Universe 1) I am grateful that you have brought my best friend from yrs 7-1st term yr 9 back into my life. I have thought about this wonderful soul so often since our last contact. We were brought together via a clothing line in the US. This fan site on facebook introduced me to my fabulous friend at S&S who introduced me to a fabulous Diva and this Diva had a comment left on her status from this fabulous soul. 2) I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to rest today. I had a great kindy kip which helped relieve my headache and muscle pains from coughing. 3) I am grateful that I have been in touch with another fabulous friend in my life. M is a wonderful girl and I have missed her so much. 4) I am grateful for the well stocked cupboard of antihistamine