Dare2Diva is Grateful

I, I mean we, had a big day today. My lil sis and I went shopping. We had to get a bunch of Christmas presents and I am pleased to say that I have everything apart from 2 which I will get tomorrow. I am so excited by this. I was starting to panic about it all. It was also nice to be able to spend some grown up time with my sister. Universe 1) I am grateful that whilst I woke up numerous times throughout the night, I was able to sleep in and I needed it. 2) I am grateful I managed to feel somewhat human by 11am. I would have preferred an earlier start but somethings/someone just can't be rushed at times. 3) I am grateful we were able to get a very good deal on some electrical goods. Even came out with change and 2 additional items from the budget. 4) I am grateful being able to spend some quality time with my sister. 5) I am grateful I have the house to myself tonight. I made myself steak dianne, I am about to make a cup of tea and break open the chocolate and ready to watch

TFIF but what a way to end the working week. Dramas and contracts to sort out meant that while everyone was a the team Christmas party from 2:30, I was at the office until 7 working. SO knackered but glad that everything is done. I can now get ready for the mayhem which is the last weekend before Christmas day. Universe 1) I am grateful that the traffic was so quiet today. 2) I am grateful I didn't bite when my father started his rant this morning. I completely ignored him much like you would a child throwing a tantrum and it worked. 3) I am grateful that I didn't get hassled by the nutter colleague. I would have completely snapped if I had. 4) I am grateful that I managed to handle all the drama and major issues at work calmly and effectively. 5) I am grateful that even though I resented having to stay back and work ridiculous hours, I got all the work completed that I needed to do today. 6) I am grateful I have the house to myself until midnight. I need the peace Bl

I am so thrilled that today is Thursday. It means that tomorrow is Friday and I cannot wait for the weekend. There was yet another death by powerpoint training session today and I have discovered that 'brudy ridicorus' co-worker is nuttier than I am. She was writing ridiculous phrases 5 times and then going to the next insane phrase. She also chose to research during our 15min afternoon tea break to prove me wrong. I'm not, but that is besides the point. She makes it a point to prove me wrong at every turn she can and I am pleased to say that while I find her behaviour frustrating, I don't care. The team loved the slices I made yesterday and I have had 5 requests for the recipe which is a little difficult because I made it up and it is just by look, feel and mood as to what goes into it and how much so I will have to try and remember what I did last night. Universe 1) I am grateful I got to work safely today. I was so tired that it was literally hard to keep my eyes

I woke up quite early this morning with my usual lithium 'hello'. It was nice to go back to bed and watch a dvd. My dvd player has been in for repairs for over 2 months so I have been limited to watching movies and show downloads on my iPhone. I had a day filled with madness today but it was nice to be able to deal with the madness without my boss around. He was off site all day. For the first time in a long while I felt stretched because i was dealing with corruption investigations and reports, legal documentation, drafting communications to get further information etc all whilst keeping things as non threatening as possible to avoid complaints to the governmental minister. After all that, I have made 2 slices which just need to be iced and had a cheese pizza for dinner. I have had a pretty good day. Universe 1) I am grateful I have my dvd player back because early morning awakenings are really boring and frustrating with nothing to do. 2) I am grateful my lithium 'hel

Today was O day. Oprah, that is for my sister and her girlfriend and one of my friends and one of her boys. I am so excited for my sister. She is such a great mum and doesn't get time to herself or get to do anything special so being a guest at the taping and getting a commemorate necklace is so fabulous for her. My day was as uneventful in the grand scheme of things. I left work early to go teaching so I was able to get home early and that is a great thing. Universe 1) I am grateful I got to work early today. No dramas on the way due to no breakfast. 2) I am grateful for the toast and coffee I purchased once I got to work. Boy was I hungry. 3) I am grateful my sister has had such a great day. I am also grateful my friends did too. 4) I am grateful I was able to leave work early meaning I was able to get home at a decent hour. 5) I am grateful that my dvd player was fixed and ready to pick up. I am looking forward to dvd's in bed tonight. Blessings

I woke up ready to tackle the 2nd last Monday before the Christmas break. Little did I know that my stomach wouldn't play the game. On my way to work, got 15mins from home and I had to turn around. Very glad I got home in time and it also meant that I could take my brother in law to work and see my sister and little nephew too. I made it to work the second time and my boss informs me that the CEO is happy with my project. That should be a great thing but all it means is that he will be hovering over it and expecting perfection. Good grief. Universe 1) I am grateful I woke up so well this morning. I had quite a restful sleep. 2) I am grateful I made it back home in time before my stomach did things it shouldn't have in public. 3) I am grateful I got to see my sister and cheery little nephew this morning. Such a lovely start to my day. 4) I am grateful I could help my Pa out and take my brother in law to work so he didn't have to. 5) I am grateful I got some urgent thi

The plan for today was to get out early and do Christmas shopping before coming home and cleaning. That didn't happen. It is hard to be motivated when I reach for my phone to check the time and I am shaking like a leaf. So, I spent a lazy morning catching up on some recorded tv shows and then decided to go out and get a bit of shopping done. I am pleased with my purchases for the soon to be step great niece and nephew and that pressure had been taken off. Universe 1) I am grateful nobody was relying on me today. I was able to change my plans and it didn't affect anyone. 2) I am grateful I had some great tv to watch this morning. 3) I am grateful my house is clean, just a tad messy, which I can deal with. I do bits and pieces throughout the week so if I don't have the energy to clean on the weekend, it has already been done during the week and Pa does the floors so I have everything covered. 4) I am grateful for the smell of Christmas that has filled the house with Aus